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.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 preferred Experience: 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: 2025-10-12