Quality Inspector

Job Description:This Supervisor, Quality Inspection assists the Director of Operations and/or Operations Manager in planning, coordinating, and directing the quality assurance program, designed to ensure continuous production consistent with established standards. Coaches, assists and supports co-workers and direct reports in the testing and inspection of materials and processes at various stages of production and evaluates results and/or statistical data to determine and maintain quality and reliability of products by performing the following duties.The information below covers the role requirements, expected candidate experience, and accompanying qualifications.Summary of Duties:⦁ Directly supervise 1 to 15 employees in the Quality Assurance Department. Direct subordinates, engaged in inspection and testing activities, to ensure continuous control over materials and products.⦁ Ensure that production units are inspected and discrepancies corrected prior to shipping the units out of the facility.⦁ Participate in First Article Inspections - interfacing with customers, airframe manufacturers and/or the Federal Aviation Administration on applicable Quality issues and ensuring First Article submissions are in accordance with customer specifications and established procedures.⦁ Prepare corrective action requests (CAR) on nonconforming issues when appropriate.⦁ Formulate and maintain quality assurance objectives and coordinate objectives with production procedures, in cooperation with the management team to maximize product reliability and minimize costs.⦁ Prepare Drawing Change Requests on nonconforming issues.⦁ Participate in the Material Review Board as needed.⦁ Analyze statistical data and product specifications to determine present standards and establish proposed quality and reliability expectancy of finished product.⦁ Investigate customer complaints regarding quality.⦁ Select products/materials for tests at various stages in the production process, and test products in such areas as: dimensions, performance, mechanical, electrical, or chemical characteristics.⦁ Interpret engineering drawings, schematic diagrams and confer with management and/or engineering staff to determine quality and reliability standards.⦁ Audit production areas to verify parts are organized and labeled in the work area and to verify that measuring devices and tools are calibrated regularly.⦁ Evaluate data and generate reports to validate or indicate deviations from existing standards.⦁ Analyze internal reports, records and customer information applicable to Quality.⦁ Assist manufacturing personnel with drawing interpretation and workmanship criteria.⦁ Perform all other duties as assigned.Qualifications:Education: High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required. College/University degree or Certificate from a technical school preferredExperience: Minimum of six (6) years" experience as an inspector in a quality control or inspection department. Minimum of two (2) years leadership experience.Computer Skills: Basic knowledge Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)Other Skills:⦁ Effective oral and written communications skills⦁ Demonstrated ability to handle multiple projects and assignments with attention to detail⦁ Problem solving, well organized, detailed oriented and accurate.⦁ Demonstrated knowledge and proficiency in working with ISO, Boeing, Airbus, FAA, CAA regulations⦁ Ability to correctly interpret engineering drawings⦁ Proficiency in the use of measuring equipment, such as tape measures, micrometers and calipers⦁ Ability to measure angles⦁ Understanding of basic algebra and geometry⦁ Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations, and problems arising from managing a group of individuals⦁ Ability to work with minimal supervision and direction⦁ Demonstrated knowledge and proficiency in interpreting Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS)⦁ Understanding of processes in SPS manual⦁ Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide units of measure using whole numbers, fractions, decimals and percentagesAdditional Preferred Qualifications/Skills: (not required)⦁ Must have sensitivity to safety regulations and requirements⦁ Ability to work within the time constraints dictated by Client's agreement to customer requests⦁ Ability to self-inspect personal work and correct discrepancies in a timely manner⦁ Ability to follow-up and complete work on inspection non-conformities in a timely manner

Created: 2025-10-01