Quality Inspector

Hanwha Aerospace USA; Newington (CT); On-site; USD 40,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace company is seeking an Aerospace Inspector in Newington, CT. This role involves performing inspections on aircraft engine components to ensure compliance with specifications. Candidates should have extensive experience and be proficient in blueprint reading and inspection tools. Growth opportunities are available in this dynamic role.

Benefits

Medical insurance

401(k)

Tuition assistance

Qualifications

• 3+ years’ experience as an aerospace part inspector or equivalent education and experience.
• Expert knowledge of blueprint reading and machinery limitations.
• Ability to make and assemble gages such as a swing gage, dial bore, etc.

Responsibilities

• Performs 1st piece, in-process and final inspection on aircraft engine components.
• Completes specific assurance checklists during the process.
• Documents nonconformance and communicates findings.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Visual inspection

Dimensional measurement

Gage assembly

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

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Hanwha Aerospace USA has long been recognized as a leader in the development and supply of flight critical Aerospace/Defense components and assemblies. Operating out of four state-of-the-art facilities located in Connecticut, Hanwha Aerospace USA offers growth and career development opportunities to enrich your talents.

We looking for an Aerospace Inspector to perform 1st piece, in-process and final inspection on aircraft engine components for compliance with engineering drawings, customer requirements and company specifications before or after manufacturing processes. This will also include performing inspection procedures including checking dimensions of related surfaces, holes, etc., as well as assessment of finish and detection of undesirable nonconformances. They will be required to approve items within specifications and recommend disposition of items not meeting standards. They will be responsible for verifying identification of part and supplier (internal or outside supplier).

Ability to visually, dimensionally and final inspect major rotating components such as disks, shafts, air seals drums, and hubs. Work with shop personnel to assist operators in setting up gages, and performing in-process inspections.

Location: Newington, CT

Reports to: Quality Supervisor

Responsibilities:

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform.

• Obtains blueprints and company specification sheets for the item and particular order.
• Must be capable of reviewing internal operation sheets against customer blueprints.
• Determines the inspection procedure to ensure complete verification of specifications and dimensions.
• Obtains necessary fixtures, gauges, and indicators to check parts for compliance with specifications, within prescribed tolerances.
• Completes specific assurance checklists during the process. Performs dimensional checks of parts while in the machine when necessary.
• Rejects unacceptable items, documents nonconformance, and moves the part to the quality clinic.
• Completes required company paperwork on machined parts inspection activity.
• Reads and understands work instructions such as Op Sheets, Engine Manuals, Customer Purchase Order Requirements, etc.
• Performs accurate documentation of all inspections (Ex: Receiving, In-Process, Final) and works with operators to ensure all requirements are met.
• Communicates with co-workers, colleagues, and Supervisors to receive instructions and/or guidance and coordinate activities.
• Organizes and maintains the inspection department, gaging methods, etc.
• Work independently and efficiently to meet customer requirements.
• Cross-train across others in-shop disciplines/ inspection disciplines.
• Work with shop personnel to induct incoming parts and aid in the expeditious shipment of critical parts.
• Adapts to different inspection methods.
• Performs other related duties or responsibilities as requested or required, whether or not specifically mentioned in this job description.
• Participates in training as required.
• Regular and predictable attendance expected.
• 5-10% Domestic Travel required.

Physical Demands:

• Must be able to lift, push, or pull at least 35 lbs.
• Regularly required to sit, stand, reach, bend, and move about our facility.

Required Qualifications:

• Must be a “US Person” as defined by US Government and able to work without restriction with ITAR related data.
• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required.
• 3+ years’ experience as an aerospace part inspector or equivalent education and experience.
• Expert knowledge of blueprint reading and machinery limitations.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
• Must have visual acuity enough to be able to read machine dials, gages, Op sheets, and precision measuring equipment.
• Ability to make and assemble gages such as a swing gage, dial bore, etc.
• Familiarity with Root Cause Corrective Action tools. (5 why’s, Fishbone, etc.)
• Ability to verify conformance of machined features using measuring instruments such as a micrometer, caliper, swing gage, etc.
• Possess a high level of knowledge to determine the proper method of inspection to be used for each part that is being processed and/or inspected.
• Must be able to read, write, and understand English.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with Shadow Graph and CMM inspection or the ability to train on is a plus.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Quality Assurance, Engineering, and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Aviation & Aerospace

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