Quality Control Inspector

American Flowform and Machining; Billerica (MA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Applied Aerospace in Billerica, MA seeks a Quality Control Inspector to assess in-process and final cylindrical components for conformance to customer specs and release parts accordingly.

Responsibilities include setting up inspection equipment, sampling parts, performing CMM/UT inspections, and supporting QA audits; candidates should read drawings and GD&T, and work across departments to resolve issues.

Qualifications

• Requires 3–5 years of quality/A&D manufacturing inspection experience
• Experience inspecting to customer drawings and specifications
• Must be a U.S. citizen due to ITAR/regulations

Responsibilities

• Mechanically inspect components using precision tools
• Set up inspection equipment for shop floor use
• Sample in-process parts to ensure specs
• Inspect final components to drawings and procedures
• Perform incoming inspection of raw materials and parts
• Possibly perform nondestructive and destructive testing
• Operate CMM and UT equipment; willing to train
• Support QA activities and internal/external audits
• Read drawings and GD&T to verify features
• Collaborate with other departments to resolve quality issues
• Record observations and suggest process improvements
• Adhere to ISO 9001:2015 and AS9100 standards
• Maintain safety standards

Skills

Sampling/testing methods

GD&T

Inspection procedures

English communication

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

CMM

Calipers

Micrometer

Bore gauge

Height stand

Job description

Primary Purpose

Applied Aerospace in Billerica, MA is looking for a Quality Control Inspector who will perform a wide variety of responsibilities related to assessing in-process and final product quality for adherence to customer specifications and releasing of cylindrical components.

Responsibilities

• Mechanically inspect machine components of various sizes utilizing general machine shop inspection tools (i.e. micrometer, height stand, caliper, bore gage, CMM)
• Setup inspection equipment for shop floor use (i.e. bore gauges, height stands)
• Sample in-process components to ensure adherence to engineering specification
• Inspect final components to customer drawings, specifications, and procedures
• Perform incoming inspection of raw material and components
• Responsibilities may include performing nondestructive and destructive testing
• Operate various equipment to include CMM and UT inspection equipment; willing to train
• Support Quality Assurance activities such as internal and external audits
• Comprehension of numbers, basic trigonometry & geometry (basic shop math) to be able to verify setups, and part dimensions
• Read and understand drawings, GD&T in order to ensure parts meet specifications
• Work closely with other departments within the business unit to ensure proper flow of production is met within area and to resolve machining or quality problems
• Record observations and make recommendations for improving processes
• Willingness and commitment to teach and to help improve skill sets in others
• Maintain safe operations by adhering to our safety process
• Work independently with/without minimal direction of senior personnel in functional area
• Follow company processes and procedures to comply with ISO 9001:2015 and AS9100 standards
• Follow company established safety standards
• Other duties as assigned

Basic Qualifications

(Equivalent combinations of education, licenses, certifications and/or experience may be considered)

• High-school diploma or equivalent
• 3 – 5 years’ experience in Quality and Aerospace & Defense Manufacturing with specific experience performing inspection techniques using precision measuring tools and following quality procedures.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen/U.S. Persons due to the nature of the work, compliance with federal contracts, and exposure to ITAR/EAR-regulated technical data.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Sampling, inspecting or testing methods
• Precision measuring tools, inspection techniques to check flatness, concentricity and straightness of internal and external diameter of cylindrical components with close tolerance (.0005)
• Technical Drawing Interpretation and applied knowledge of GD&T
• Use of analog gages
• Selecting the proper gage to use to inspect a specific feature
• Work under minimal supervision and make sound judgement calls for problems that do not require a manager’s involvement
• Must be able to communicate in English (both written and oral) as it relates to the job
• Ability to read drawings as required
• Work well independently as well as in a team environment, be willing to share information and knowledge and have excellent time management and problem-solving skills
• Excellent interpersonal and verbal communications skills are required

Work Enviornment

The job operates in a manufacturing atmosphere. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those any employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to:

• Vibration, or works near moving mechanical parts and high, precarious and congested places
• Occasionally exposed to risk of electrical shock
• Work on or near moving mechanical parts
• Exposed to prolonged risk of loud to moderate noise throughout the day. Hearing protection is recommended in all areas of the shop and is provided by the Company

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by and employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to:

• Walk; sit; stand; bend; lift; reach with hands and arms; stoop; kneel; crouch; crawl; use hands to fingers; handle or feel objects; and move continually during working hours
• Lift over 50 pounds, along with over the head lifting
• Vision abilities, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust and focus
• Able to work flexible hours – including over-time, and weekends to meet customer demands

Personal Protective Equipment

is typically required to perform the essential functions of this job

• ANSI rated metatarsal shoes
• Safety glasses
• Cut-resistant gloves