Quality Inspector (Chicago, IL)

Bombardier Transportation GmbH; Des Plaines (IL); On-site; USD 48,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental & Medical

Life Insurance

Retirement Plan

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Bombardier Transportation GmbH in Chicago, IL is seeking a Quality Inspector to join our aerospace team. You will inspect incoming and outgoing parts, ensure compliance with FAA, TCCA and EASA regulations, and maintain thorough documentation.

This role requires 2–5 years of inspection experience and a solid understanding of quality systems. We offer a comprehensive benefits program and a collaborative environment that values precision and safety.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years shipping/receiving inspection experience
• FAA/TA or EASA license experience an asset
• Ability to read and interpret engineering documents

Responsibilities

• Inspect incoming parts and documentation per tech data and PO
• Inspect outgoing items for export and FAA requirements
• Inspect raw materials and components for visual damage and compliance
• Inspect exports under FAA/TCCA/EASA rules as designated inspector
• Track inventory and inspection results in databases
• Perform stock checks on discrepant items
• Document discrepancies and coordinate MRB resolutions
• Ensure inspection docs and work instructions meet quality specs
• Verify certifications are current
• Interpret FAA, TCCA regulatory requirements

Skills

Inspection processes

FAA regulations

Documentation control

Read engineering drawings

Quality systems knowledge

Education

Associate Degree

HS Diploma with vocational training

Tools

FAA 8130 Form One

EASA Form 1

MRB procedures

Job description

When applicable, Bombardier promotes flexible and hybrid work policies.

At Bombardier, we design, build and maintain the world’s peak-performing aircraft for the world’s most discerning people and businesses, governments and militaries. We have been successful in setting the highest standards by putting our people at the heart of it all, and defining excellence, together. Working at Bombardier means operating at the highest level. Every day, you are part of a team that delivers superior experiences and products, pushing the boundaries of what's possible in our industry and beyond. By prioritizing employee growth and development, we empower everyone to reach their full potential on their own terms, because the best work happens when you are free to be yourself and share your unique expertise.

With our employees’ well-being top of mind, we offer a comprehensive and competitive Benefits Program, which includes the following:

• Insurance plans (Dental, medical, life insurance, disability, and more)
• Retirement savings plan
• Employee Assistance Program

What are your contributions to the team?

• Inspect incoming purchased parts, articles, materials, and documentation to requirements of technical data and purchase orders
• Inspect outgoing parts, articles, materials, and documentation to the requirements of export shipping order and FAA requirements
• Inspect receipt of raw materials, detail parts, kits, components, subassemblies, and major assemblies for visual damage and ensure contents and documentation comply with purchase order, methods documents, and engineering specifications
• Inspect export of raw materials, detail parts, kits, components, and subassemblies for visual damage and ensure contents comply with applicable parts of chapter 14 CFR, purchase order, and engineering specifications as a FAA designated inspector
• Track and maintain accurate shipping/receiving inventory and inspection results using multiple computerized databases and manual filing systems
• Perform stock checks on all suspect discrepant inventory items when requested
• Document discrepancies and coordinate resolution with assigned area of Production, Methods, Engineering, and/or Material Review Board (MRB) as appropriate
• Ensure all inspection documentation and production work instructions are complete and comply with quality system and engineering specifications
• Ensure that required certifications are current
• Understand Interpretation and practical application of FAA and TCCA regulatory requirement

How to thrive in this role?

• You have an associate Level Degree or HS Diploma with completed vocational training in a technical profession
• You have 2-5 years shipping/receiving inspection experience or equivalent or FAA Airframe & Powerplant license, TCCA Aircraft Maintenance Engineering license, European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) Category A,B1, B2 or C Aircraft maintenance
• You have a Certification personnel or equivalent Military experience
• You have 3 years aerospace specific quality inspection experience (Civilian or Military)
• You have experience working with Authorized Release Certificates (FAA 8130/TCCA Form One/EASA Form 1), industry standard parts and specifications, and an understanding of aviation regulatory requirements (FAA/TCCA/EASA)
• You have the ability to read and interpret engineering documents
• You have excellent interpersonal skills necessary to work effectively with a variety of individuals and departments
• You have the ability to identify and resolve problems

Bombardier is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, age, disability status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by Federal, National, or Local Laws.

Job Quality Inspector (Chicago, IL)

Primary Location Chicago

Shift Day job

Employee Status Regular

Requisition 15767 Quality Inspector (Chicago, IL)