Sr. First Article Inspection Specialist
Listed on 2026-09-20
-
Quality Assurance - QA/QC
Quality Control - QC Analysts/Managers, Production QC/QA
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.
- 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, ISO
9001, 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.
Precision Fuzing and Sensors endeavors to make the careers website accessible to all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact the Corporate Human Resources department at . This contact information is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.
(If this job is in fact in your jurisdiction, then you may be using a Proxy or VPN to access this site, and to progress further, you should change your connectivity to another mobile device or PC).