Quality Assurance Inspector Apprenticeship – A21A

Job Description

At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. We’re committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that’s welcoming, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth.

The Boeing Company has an exciting opportunity through our IAM/Boeing Joint Apprenticeship Program for a Quality Assurance Inspector Apprenticeship in the Puget Sound region in Washington State.

This comprehensive 4‑year training program consists of 8,000 hours of paid on‑the‑job training and essential classroom education. The program begins with a 20% probationary period, after which you will attend school for at least 144 unpaid hours per year and will earn a higher wage step for every 1,000 hours of recorded training. Upon graduation you will be placed in the target job at the maximum rate and receive a journey‑worker certificate.

As an Inspector for Quality Assurance Apprentice, you will learn to conduct thorough inspections of tooling and machined parts, verify compliance with stringent specifications, collaborate with engineering and quality assurance teams, perform audits, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

• Inspect all types of tooling from initial fabrication to final assembly of major assembly jigs, and various parts from vendors in receiving.
• Inspect patterns, dies, jigs, templates, press plates, master models and gauges for conformance with drawings, specifications, quality standards, and 3‑D measurement systems.
• Use Coordinate Measuring Machines (CMM) and other tools for audits and compliance checks.
• Perform in‑process inspections, audits, and check orders on production parts, and verify FAA conformities and first article inspections (FAI).
• Pass visual acuity and color perception eye examination tests.

• Obtain daily work assignments and review work orders and blueprints to determine required tasks.
• Inspect cleaning, sealant application, protective coatings, and leak‑detection coatings of integral fuel cells.
• Perform and witness leak checks, determining the source of leaks and evaluating the extent of repairs required.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Quality, and Manufacturing teams to evaluate and coordinate improvements in build processes and defect reduction initiatives.
• Initiate and document nonconforming materials or assemblies according to specifications and procedures.
• Conduct audits and surveillance of manufacturing and quality assurance processes to ensure compliance.
• Use precision measuring instruments and shop mathematics to verify that all parts and assemblies meet quality requirements.
• Review manufacturing plans and documentation for completeness and compliance, identifying discrepancies.
• Inspect mockups of engineering design changes to ensure adherence to specifications.
• Perform line checks to investigate whether rejectable conditions exist on other assemblies or aircraft.
• Indicate Quality Assurance acceptance by stamping the appropriate paperwork and processing completed records.
• Review previously accepted systems, customer requirements, or FAA conformities to determine if re‑inspection is required.
• Work with engineering and the FAA on red‑label equipment to ensure proper segregation from production parts.
• Document discrepancies and report them to the appropriate personnel for resolution.
• Assist in the training and instruction of lower‑grade inspectors, providing guidance as needed.

• Lifting weights ranging from 10–15 lbs to 15–35 lbs.
• Performing reaching, handling, turning, twisting, lifting, lowering, climbing, balancing, bending, kneeling, crouching, and squatting movements.
• Working in environments that may involve contact with metals, solvents, and coolants.
• Operating in proximity to moving parts and tools, sharp cutters, and potential slipping hazards.
• Adapting to varying noise levels and atmospheric conditions.
• Utilizing personal safety gear to protect face/eyes, hands/arms, and feet while performing job duties.

This position is 100% onsite. The selected candidate…