Quality Assurance Inspector - Aerospace Manufacturing

ALIGN Executive Search; California; On-site; USD 39,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

ALIGN Executive Search is seeking a Quality Assurance Inspector to ensure parts are purchased, machined, assembled, and shipped in compliance with internal, regulatory, and customer requirements. The role requires routine inspections of incoming, in-process, and finished goods with hands-on use of CMMs, FARO arms, and conventional gaging.

You will interpret drawings, document nonconformances, and support aerospace plating standards.

Qualifications

• 5+ years' mechanical inspection experience.
• Associate of Science Degree or equivalent preferred.
• Proficiency in CMM (PC-DMIS) and/or ARM (Verisurf) programming preferred but not required.
• Strong understanding of GD&T - ANSI 14.5Y.
• AS9100 and/or ISO 9001 knowledge a big plus.
• IPC-A-610/J-STD-001 certification a plus.
• Proficient in MS Office.
• Spanish fluency beneficial but not required.

Responsibilities

• Routine inspections and tests of incoming, in-process, and finished goods.
• Operate inspection equipment such as micrometers, calipers, height gage, pin gages, optical comparator, plug/thread gages, radius gages, hardness tester, Hexagon CMM (PC-DMIS), and FARO Arm (Verisurf).
• Create and manage storage of FAIRs and balloon prints.
• Interpret Planning documents and Engineering drawings to record inspection results.
• Inspect Raw Material, Metal Castings, Forgings, Extrusions, and Machined parts.
• Document production non-conformances per procedures.
• Familiarity with aerospace plating and processing standards (anodizing, chem.-film, passivation, chrome, etc.).
• Must be able to enter inspection results into ERP and initiate nonconformance reports.

Skills

Mechanical inspection

GD&T ANSI 14.5

CMM PC-DMIS

Verisurf programming

MS Office

Spanish (beneficial)

Education

AS degree or equivalent

Tools

PC-DMIS

Verisurf

FARO Arm

Job description

Job Description

Job Description

Position Summary:

Quality Assurance Inspector ensures parts are purchased, machined, assembled, and shipped and are compliant and conforming to all internal, statutory, regulatory and customer specific requirements.

What you will be doing:

• Routine inspections & tests of incoming, in-process, and finished goods
• Utilize inspection equipment/other instruments such as micrometers, calipers, height gage, pin gages, optical comparator, plug/thread gages, radius gages, hardness tester, Hexagon CMM (PC DMIS), and FARO Arm (Verisurf)
• Create and manage storage of first article inspection reports (FAIR) balloon prints
• Interpret Planning documents, Tool Design and Engineering drawings, specifications and Quality Inspection procedures to develop clear, complete, and precise records of Inspection
• Inspect Raw Material, Metal Castings, Forgings, Extrusions, and Machined parts
• Interpret Quality documentation to standards and purchase orders (material certifications, test reports, chemical and process certifications)
• Document production non-conformances in accordance with prescribed procedures
• Familiarity with aerospace plating and processing standards, such as anodizing, chem.-film, passivation, chrome plating, silver plating, etc.
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment and be able to prioritize workflow
• Must be proficient in entering inspection results into the ERP system, documenting line activities, and initiating nonconformance reports when applicable

What you need to qualify:

• 5+ years' mechanical inspection experience
• Associate of Science Degree or equivalent is preferred: Trade and Vocational programs are welcomed. Exceptions will be assessed by the hiring manager.
• Proficiency in CMM (PCDMIS) &/or ARM (Verisurf) programming preferred but not required
• Strong understanding of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerance (GD&T) - ANSI 14.5Y
• Internal Auditor Certification and general knowledge of AS9100 and/or ISO 9001 a big PLUS!
• Knowledge in Inspection and acceptability of Electronics Assemblies (circuit boards); IPC-A-610/J-STD-001 certification is a plus
• Proficient in trigonometry and shop math is a plus
• Good communication, reading, and computer skills in MS Office (Word, Excel, and Outlook)
• Fluency in Spanish is beneficial but not required

Working Conditions: Production/Shop floor environment. Ability to lift up to 30 pounds and stand for extended periods of time. Ability to work extended hours (overtime) as required to support production.

DISCLAIMER:The compensation range represents a good faith estimate of what our client may pay for the position at the time of posting. Our client may ultimately pay more or less than the posted compensation range. The salary offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal salary equity considerations, and available market information, but not based on a candidate’s gender or any other protected status.

Company Description

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