Measurement Specialist

Description

Cirrus Aircraft is the recognized global leader in personal aviation and the maker of the best-selling SR Series piston aircraft and the Vision Jet™, the world’s first single engine Personal Jet and recipient of the 2017 Robert J. Collier Trophy. Founded in 1984, the company has redefined performance, comfort and safety in aviation with innovations like the Cirrus Airframe Parachute System® (CAPS®) – the first FAA-certified whole-airframe parachute safety system included as standard equipment on an aircraft.

To date, worldwide flight time on Cirrus aircraft has passed nine million hours and over 170 people have returned home safely to their families as a result of the inclusion of CAPS® as a standard feature on all Cirrus aircraft. The company has three locations in the United States, located in Duluth, Minnesota, Grand Forks, North Dakota and Knoxville, Tennessee.

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This position offers a $5k SIGNING BONUS!

• Regular, reliable, and predictable attendance.
• Reads, interprets and inspects to drawings, procedures, and process specifications that govern manufacturing processes
• Understanding of aerospace inspection traceability requirements
• Maintains detailed records of inspection results, non-conformances, and corrective actions. Prepare reports and communicate findings to management and engineering teams.
• Interprets the output of such measurements in comparison to the design drawings for quality, reviewing areas of non-compliance to print.
• Participates in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance product quality, manufacturing processes, and safety standards.
• Runs FARO Arms (with or without scanning heads), Optical comparators;
  Portable CMM software (CAM2, Poly Works Inspector, Verisurf Basics) to generate inspection reports
• Analyzes finished components to determine acceptance or rejection based on drawings, specs, and procedures
• Identifies, documents, and reports any non-conformance issues or defects, and work with cross-functional teams to implement corrective actions.
• Performs measurements with variety of tools such as calipers, micrometers, pin gages, height gages, etc.
• Performs receiving inspection duties as needed
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Team Lead, Department Supervisor, Line Manager, or appropriate designee
• Flexible with job functions and the ability multi-task

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• GED/HS Diploma
• A&P License, or AAS in Quality Assurance, or a related field preferred
• Certifications such as ASNT, ASQ Certified Quality Inspector (CQI) or similar quality certifications are a plus.
• 2-5 years with precision manufacturing, machining, or quality inspection in the aerospace industry.
• Hands-on use of portable CMMs (e.g., FARO Arm) or optical/laser systems.
• Basic understanding of CNC bridge CMM workflows
• Proficient with use of standards (e.g., AS9100, NADCAP, FAA regulations)
• Competent with setup and alignment of parts on granite surface plates
• Ability to interpret complex GD&T including profile, position, true position, and parallelism
• Understanding of aerospace tolerancing and critical feature inspection
• Working knowledge of CAD-based inspection
• Knowledge of quality management systems (QMS) and inspection software
• Early understanding of measurement uncertainty
• Demonstrates sound judgement and effective communication skills (written and verbal).
• Manages stress, including competing work demands and multiple projects at the same time.
• Ability to read, write and speak the English language.
• High attention to detail and accuracy; ability to identify, troubleshoot, and determine root cause of problems.
• Proficient in Microsoft office and computer usage/application. CAD software skills desired – skills in Creo preferred. Knowledge of ERP and MES systems desired.

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