QA Inspector

About the role

This is an inspection role in an aerospace or manufacturing environment, responsible for performing visual and dimensional inspections at receiving, in-process, and final stages. You will use precision measuring instruments and coordinate measuring machines (CMM) to ensure quality compliance with customer specifications and technical data.

Key responsibilities

• Perform visual and dimensional inspections at receiving/preliminary, in-process, and final inspection
• Accurately document inspection results
• Use precision measuring instruments such as indicators, verniers calipers, micrometers and gauges to perform inspections
• Interpret drawings and instructions from operations sheets and complex blueprints, engine manuals, inspection records, and inspection record method sheets
• Review and interpret preliminary visual and dimensional results to define work scope in compliance with customer Purchase Order and approved technical data
• Use judgment in setting up datum of Coordinating Measuring Machine (CMM) and surface plate, select proper size probes and programs of measurement, and perform tip calibrations before inspection of components
• Detect faulty operations and materials, and create NCR to document non-conformance and disposition rework or escalate as needed
• Work with engineering to resolve customer technical submittal and acceptance
• Maintain good housekeeping practices in work area such as 6S, sort, label, and store tooling/equipment
• Wear necessary personal protective equipment (PPE) as required and comply with all safety rules and regulations

Requirements:

• 3-5 years inspection experience in an aerospace or manufacturing environment
• Able to interpret engine manuals, drawings, illustrated parts manuals, operation sheets, complex blueprints and other technical data requirements
• Proficient at running CMM programs and perform minor program adjustments to run CMM manually
• Strong attention to details, and ability to multitask and good communications skills
• Understanding of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerance (GD&T) requirements
• SPM or equivalent education