Quality Inspector

Primus Aerospace; Lakewood (CO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

401(k) with employer match

Quarterly Incentive compensation

Paid Holidays

Medical, dental, vision & life保险

Short- and long-term disability

Job summary

Primus Aerospace is a leading aerospace parts manufacturer focused on high-tolerance geometries for space and defense programs. The Quality Inspector will perform First Piece, Lot and Final Inspections, ensuring conformance to customer requirements and internal procedures while maintaining timely product flow.

Responsibilities include interpreting acceptance criteria, developing in-process inspection plans, and maintaining thorough inspection records.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years hands-on bench inspection experience
• Experience with AS9100 and AS9102
• Knowledge of GD&T and measurement equipment
• Ability to interpret customer purchase orders and specifications

Responsibilities

• Perform First Piece, Lot and Final Inspections against customer requirements
• Interpret acceptance criteria per PO and specs, including industry standards
• Define detailed in-process and final inspection plans
• Audit in-process inspection reports and checklists
• Perform and fill out AS9102 First Article Inspections and Inspection Reports
• Maintain inspection records and calibration status of equipment
• Stay current with industry inspection techniques and GD&T standards

Skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Independent worker

GD&T understanding

Tools

MS Excel

MS Word

Inspection equipment (calipers, micrometers)

Job description

Primus Aerospace is a leading manufacturing partner to aerospace, defense & space OEMs / Primes & Tier I suppliers. The company specializes in producing high-tolerance, complex geometry parts; machined out of standard and exotic metals. Primus works directly with all major aerospace manufacturers (e.g., Boeing, Lockheed, Northrop) to provide components to mission critical civilian and defense programs.

Job Purpose:

The Quality Inspector performs inspections of product against customer requirements and according to internal procedures while maintaining the timely flow of product and minimizing escapes and other non-conforming materials.

Quality Inspector Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities:

• Perform First Piece, Lot and Final Inspections against customer requirements
• Conduct in-depth review and able to properly interpret acceptance criteria in accordance with customer purchase order & specifications, including industry standards
• Command of problem solving techniques such as; 8D, Fish-Bone, 5-why & facilitate Team Based Root Cause Corrective Action(s).
• Define detailed in-process & final inspection plans
• Audit in process inspection reports/checklist on the production floor
• Perform and fill out AS9102 First Article Inspections and Inspection Reports
• Compile and confirm the accuracy of customer required shipment paperwork
• Understand and follow internal inspection procedures and maintain inspection records
• Proper tool selection based on tolerance zones
• Understand and maintain the ERP system per company policies
• Keep current with industry inspection techniques, practices and required standards
• Understand and stay current with industry standard inspection equipment; including calipers, micrometers, bore gauges, height gauges, indicators, etc. and the calibration and maintenance of these instruments
• Understand and stay current with GD&T standards, terminology and inspection methodologies
• Be willing to perform other duties as assigned (Calibration, Audits, CAPA, Customer Complaints, RMAs, etc.)
• At least 3-5 years practical experience in bench inspections and general practices and methodologies

Requirements

• Experience with AS9100 and AS9102
• Working knowledge of Special Processes
• Minimum of 3-5 years practical experience working with bench inspection processes and in-process inspections
• Working knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)
• Strong time management
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines
• Experience working in a manufacturing environment
• Good verbal and written communication
• Experience working with MS Excel and Word

We offer comprehensive benefits including:

• Paid Time Off
• 401(k) with employer match
• Quarterly Incentive compensation
• Paid Holidays
• Medical, dental, vision & life insurance
• Short- and long-term disability

IMPORTANT NOTICE:

To adhere to U.S. Government international trade regulations, applicant must be a U.S. Citizen, or lawful permanent resident of the U.S.

At Primus Aerospace, we are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment that supports, respects, and celebrates all individuals.

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