Sr. First Article Inspection Specialist

Kaman Aerospace Corporation; Westfield (CT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401k with employer matching

Generous Paid Time Off

Job summary

Precision Fuzing and Sensors in Middletown, CT seeks an Sr. First Article Inspection Specialist to ensure FAIs meet customer requirements, applying AS9102 standards and precise measurement practices. You will interpret drawings, generate FAIs, and support the Quality Department and Program Management.

Responsibilities include performing FAI-related inspections, creating standard-work instructions, training team members, and contributing to 5S improvements, safety, and customer service excellence.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• AS Degree in Industrial Technology or Mechanical Engineering preferred.
• 4-6 years of creating FAIs and/or as a part inspector.
• Proficiency with shop mathematics, able to read blueprints, understand specifications, charts, tables, experience utilizing a variety of precision measuring instruments.
• Experience with AS9100, ISO9001, or similar highly regulated standards.
• Basic computer skills including Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook).

Responsibilities

• Create FAIs as per AS9102 and customer requirements. Using technical knowledge and experience, interpret drawing requirements and accuracy for first-run orders and drawing revisions.
• Perform part inspections related to FAI.
• Create work instructions detailing standard work for FAI related processes.
• Provide direction and train other team members as needed.
• Make recommendations for improvements contribute to 5S program in work area.
• Maintain clean and safe work environment. Follow safety and environmental procedures and regulations.
• Provide a high level of service to all internal and external customers. Contribute to positive teamwork environment.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Supervisory Responsibilities: This position has no direct supervisory responsibilities.

Skills

Reading blueprints

Interpreting drawings

Shop mathematics

Precision measurement

Quality systems awareness

Education

AS Degree in Industrial Technology or Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Sr. First Article Inspection Specialist

Precision Fusing and Sensors is actively hiring for an Sr. First Article Inspection Specialist in Middletown, CT. This role plays a pivotal part in our Quality Department, responsible for ensuring that all First Article Inspections (FAIs) meet customer requirements, productivity, and quality expectations, providing support to Quality and Program Management.

Responsibilities

• Create FAIs as per AS9102 and customer requirements. Using technical knowledge and experience, interpret drawing requirements and accuracy for first-run orders and drawing revisions. Identify missing or erroneous information and verify that all drawing and specification requirements are met on FAIs.
• Perform part inspections related to FAI.
• Create work instructions detailing standard work for FAI related processes.
• Provide direction and train other team members as needed.
• Make recommendations for improvements contribute to 5S program in work area.
• Maintain clean and safe work environment. Follow safety and environmental procedures and regulations. Report safety and environmental incidents to supervisor.
• Provide a high level of service to all internal and external customers. Contribute to positive teamwork environment.
• Perform other duties as assigned. Accomplish related results as needed.
• Supervisory Responsibilities: This position has no direct supervisory responsibilities.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• AS Degree in Industrial Technology or Mechanical Engineering preferred
• 4-6 years of creating FAIs and/or as a part inspector
• Proficiency with shop mathematics, able to read blueprints, understand specifications, charts, tables, experience utilizing a variety of precision measuring instruments.
• Experience with AS9100, ISO9001, or similar highly regulated standards.
• Basic computer skills including Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook).

Shift: 1st Shift Monday-Friday 6:30a-3:00p

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

• 401k with employer matching contribution
• Generous Paid Time Off

For more than 85 years, our team at Precision Fuzing and Sensors has designed, tested, and manufactured the fuzing and sensor systems that defense programs depend on - delivering mission-critical reliability from a single, vertically integrated facility in Middletown, Connecticut. Precision Fuzing & Sensors has spent more than eight decades at the forefront of fuzing technology for defense and aerospace applications, trusted by every branch of the U.S. military and allied nations across the globe.

Precision Fuzing and Sensors is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other protected characteristics protected by law. Precision Fuzing and Sensors and all its related companies fully endorse equal opportunity for all.

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