Quality Control Inspector, Final Operations - Aerospace

Inspectors are key personnel in the Accurus Quality Department, and their duties are integral to our overall quality management system and customer satisfaction. These employees perform inspections on newly received goods and work-in-process, and are responsible for final inspections of machined aerospace parts and assemblies to ensure compliance with engineering requirements and work instructions. Inspectors are required to document specific information regarding approvals and non-conforming parts and may be involved in problem-solving to identify rework requirements. Additionally, inspectors may provide quality and/or manufacturing process training for manufacturing personnel.
Final inspectors generally use a Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM) to probe movement along multiple axes, but may use traditional precision measurement tools (mics, calipers, gauges, etc.) as well.
Essential Functions
To accomplish this job, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to help enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Determines and utilizes appropriate inspection methods and instruments (micrometers, height gauges, air gauges, radius gauges, calipers, CMM, etc.) to complete in-process and final inspection of machined aerospace parts and assemblies, including simple to moderate layouts and setups on a surface plate
Operates CMM to support manufacturing in-process first piece, internal inspection points, and customer-required first article inspection (FAI); completes FAI to AS9102 standards, customer requirements, and company procedures
Inspects complex machined fixtures and parts using advanced measuring and layout instruments and equipment
Participates in design reviews on cross-functional teams to ensure that conformance to specifications, inspectability, reliability, and quality system objectives are met; provides technical support for manufacturing operations to ensure part quality
May assist engineering with the qualification and validation of new or changed tooling or parts
Interprets drawings featuring Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerance (GD&T) to identify product inspection requirements
Generates inspection reports; analyzes inspection reports to determine adherence to drawings, specifications, and processing procedures; Initiates nonconformance records and disposition of parts not meeting requirements
Prepare detailed inspection documentation, such as written descriptions of inspection results, including deviations from engineering specifications
Communicates effectively and professionally with internal and external personnel to identify root causes, troubleshoot and address errors and trends, and negotiate the resolution of non-conforming parts and necessary rework or re-inspection
Performs other duties as required
Regular attendance on-site at the workplace is required

This role is identified as requiring ITAR (International Traffic in Arms Regulations) compliance; therefore, qualified candidates must meet the definition of a U.S. Person (per EAR Part 772 and ITAR 120.15):

An individual who is granted U.S. citizenship, or
An individual who is granted U.S. permanent residence (i.e., a "Green Card" holder), or
An individual who is granted status as a "protected person"

Required Education and Work Experience

A high School Diploma or GED equivalent
An associate degree or similar post-secondary or vocational training in machining or a similar program is preferred
A minimum of two (2) years of experience as a CMM Operator in a machining environment; aerospace industry experience is preferred

Other Required Skills and Abilities

Demonstrated accuracy in reading and interpreting blueprints, planning, and engineering documents, quality standards, customer specifications, manufacturing control plans, including PCM, and other technical design standards
Advanced mathematical skills (add, subtract, multiply, and divide using fractions and decimal equivalents), familiar with geometric tolerance
Experience in accurately reading precision measuring instrumentation, including mics, calipers, height gauges, tape measures, and other similar devices
Understanding of nonconforming product
Knowledge of customer and industry standards and quality system requirements, including AS9100, and FAA requirements
Knowledge of problem-solving techniques (i.e., Statistical Quality Control/Statistical Process-Control, etc.) is preferred
Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing (English)
Basic skills using Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Excel, and Word; ERP experience is advantageous

Physical Demands and Work Environment
To perform the essential functions of the role, employees must be able to perform the following activities with or without reasonable accommodations:

Regularly stand and walk throughout the facility, including all buildings and the manufacturing areas
Periodically lift, carry (short distances), and push/pull up to 100 pounds using cranes or other material handling equipment and/or peer assistance
Regularly climb steps, stairs, or ladders
Occasionally bend, crawl, stoop, squat, or kneel
Constantly communicate verbally and in writing (English) using a phone, texts, or other messaging
Visual acuity to accurately read mics, calipers, or other precision measuring instruments; accurately distinguish colors
Use hands and fingers to operate computer keyboards, measurement instruments, and manually examine parts
Visual ability to read precise measurements and part markings

Working Conditions
Work is performed in a manufacturing shop environment where working conditions may vary significantly; the employee may be exposed to:

Excessive noise (hearing protection required)
Dust, smoke, mist, fumes/vapors (regularly)
Extreme temperatures (occasionally)
Hazardous equipment, including forklifts, hand tools, cranes or other lifting devices, and other equipment used in a machine shop environment (continually)

The use of PPE, including hearing protection, eye and hand protection, and safety footwear is required.