Quality Assurance Inspector

Cypress HCM; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 55,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Quality Assurance Inspector to ensure the highest standards in aerospace components. This role involves inspecting machine and sheet metal components, using advanced Coordinate Measuring Machines (CMM), and mentoring junior staff. Your expertise will be crucial in interpreting engineering drawings, conducting inspections, and maintaining quality assurance processes. Join a dynamic team dedicated to excellence in the aviation and aerospace manufacturing sector, where your contributions will directly impact product quality and safety. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and have a passion for quality, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 5 years of hands-on inspection experience in a regulated industry.
• Basic knowledge of GD&T and CAD systems.

Responsibilities

• Inspect machine and sheet metal components using CMM and manual methods.
• Document product acceptance/rejection and perform MRP functions.
• Mentor younger employees and apply statistical sampling techniques.

Skills

CMM Operation

Quality Assurance

Statistical Sampling Techniques

Mentoring Skills

Inspection Equipment Usage

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

CATIA

AutoCAD

Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM)

Job description

Quality Assurance Inspector

This exciting role will be responsible for inspecting machine and sheet metal components, raw materials, and assembled products to exceed the standards illustrated in the specifications and engineering drawings. A solid understanding of operating a Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM) and leadership skills to mentor younger employees will be needed to be successful in this role. They are headquartered in the Arlington, WA area. The company is a leading designer and manufacturer of a variety of aerospace components. If you are an individual who loves to work on quality assurance, mentor teammates, and inspect products using a CMM, this role could be for you!

Responsibilities:

1. Reads and interprets aerospace manufacturing drawings, including tolerances, customer specifications, and technical requirements.
2. Operates CMM to dimensionally inspect products and manually inspect parts.
3. Interprets CMM results to accurately compare products to engineering drawings/specifications and electronic models.
4. Create and edit CMM programs in both online and offline mode.
5. Accurately compares the product to engineering drawings/specifications, purchase orders, and manufacturing orders using common manual inspection equipment, (PCMs, height gage, dial indicators, calipers, micrometers, protractors, profilometers, bore gauges, etc.) to accept or reject product to customer engineering requirements.
6. Documents product acceptance/rejection on manufacturing orders, processes any necessary rejection documentation, and performs various MRP system functions.
7. Performs Rockwell and Eddy Current testing for product acceptance.
8. Understands and applies statistical sampling techniques.
9. Audit procedures and processes of shop inspection.
10. Review outside processing certifications of nondestructive testing, chemical processing, and finish, and verify the physical appearance of the final product for conformance to engineering specifications.
11. Fully capable of understanding, performing, and completing FAI’s per AS9102 requirements.

Qualifications:

1. 5 years of hands-on inspection experience operating a CMM in a regulated industry.
2. 2 years of inspection experience operating a CMM in the aerospace industry.
3. Basic ability to use CAD systems (CATIA and AutoCAD).
4. Basic ability to use Engineering Drawings.
5. Basic Knowledge of GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing).
6. High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

Salary Range:

$55,000-68,000+ depending on experience.

Weekly Schedule:

Night Shift: Monday-Thursday 4:00 PM-2:30 AM

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Quality Assurance, Manufacturing, and Engineering

Industries

Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing, Defense and Space Manufacturing, and Manufacturing