QMS- Inspector

Spirit AeroSystems; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 38,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Union-represented

Competitive pay & benefits

Job summary

Spirit AeroSystems, Inc. in Wichita, KS, seeks a Quality Auditor to perform audits and surveillance on hardware produced across the manufacturing process, ensuring compliance with QA policies and procedures.

You will document nonconformances, support root cause analysis, and help develop corrective actions. This role requires strong written and verbal communication and the ability to work with cross-functional teams in a unionized environment.

Qualifications

• Experience with Quality Management System policies and procedures.
• Ability to investigate and document root cause analysis and corrective action.
• Must complete inspection core curriculum training and stay current on recertifications.

Responsibilities

• Follow programs, documents, drawings, specifications and quality standards to perform audits.
• Audit and surveillance of the Mechanic Verification Process per procedures.
• Document audit findings and nonconforming materials or parts.
• Monitor qualifications and track data from audits.
• Provide input to Manufacturing and Quality Management; assist in root cause investigations.
• Prepare and maintain quality records and review corrective action plans.

Skills

QMS procedures

Root cause analysis

Audit & surveillance

Documentation

Training capability

Communication skills

Job description

Overview

This role is at Spirit AeroSystems, Inc. a wholly owned subsidiary of The Boeing Company, supporting Spirit’s Commercial Business Units(“Spirit Commercial”). Spirit Commercial designs and builds commercial aerostructures, including for Boeing Commercial Airplanes, one of Boeing’s three business units and the premier manufacturer of commercial jetliners for decades. Spirit Commercial’s core products include fuselages, pylons, nacelles and wing components, with a focus on innovative composite and aluminium manufacturing solutions.

Responsibilities

The Role: Follow programs, documents, drawings, specifications and quality standards, to perform audits as required. Perform audit and surveillance of the Mechanic Verification Process, according to specifications, processes and procedures. Document any audit failures, nonconforming materials, parts assemblies or portions thereof, according to specification, processes and procedures.

Position Responsibilities:

• Perform audits and surveillance.
• Perform audits and surveillance on hardware produced and accepted by all personnel.
• Monitor and track qualifications.
• Review collective analysis of customer nonconformance records, Supplier Corrective Action Notifications, and process data for trends.
• Provide input to Manufacturing and Quality Management.
• Assist in root cause analysis investigations led by manufacturing.
• Collect and monitor data recorded during the audit observation process.
• Audit and review corrective action plans.
• Forward audit findings and data to the appropriate Manufacturing and Quality Management.
• Identify areas of improvement and best practices.
• Apply knowledge of auditing to plan, develop, and execute quality processes / products.
• Document any non-conforming materials, hardware, software, tools, parts, assemblies or portions thereof, according to specifications, processes and procedures.
• Prepare and maintain Quality records.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• Must have experience working with Quality Management System Policies and Procedures (Standard Acceptance Notes, Quality Work Instructions, and Quality Sectional Procedures)
• Must have working knowledge of Company Policies, Procedures, and Specifications
• Ability to Investigate and document Root Cause analysis & Corrective Action (Non-disciplinary)
• Assist in training as applicable to job roles
• Determine and submit test and investigation statements (Non-disciplinary)
• Perform process and hardware audits and surveillances
• Must complete inspection core curriculum training and stay current on all recertifications

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• Must be willing and able to work any shift
• Good communication skills – written and verbal
• Overall working knowledge of production processes
• Good computer skills

Union

This is a union-represented position.

Drug Free Workplace

We are a Drug Free Workplace where post offer applicants and employees are subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol when criteria is met as outlined in our policies.

Pay & Benefits

We strive to deliver a Total Rewards package that will attract, engage and retain the top talent. Elements of the Total Rewards package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.

We also provide eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work.

The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

Summary Pay Range: $27.55/hour, with potential to earn up to $45.04/hour in accordance with the terms of the relevant collective bargaining agreement.

Kansas Tax Credit

Kansas Tax Credit:Join Spirit AeroSystems’ Kansas team and you may be eligible for a $5,000 state of Kansas Aviation tax credit for up to five years.Click herefor more information on the tax credit.