Quality Technician

Responsibilities

• Capable of reading and understanding complex drawings.
• Ability to use a variety of complex inspection gauges and equipment.
• Performs visual and dimensional inspection of various mechanical components and assemblies to close tolerances.
• Identifies defects in surface, dimensional, visual and non-conformities (material, documentation and workmanship) to blue prints and Heim quality standards. Reports non-conformance of materials or unusual conditions to Quality management.
• Familiarity with Quality System(s) – ISO 9001, AS9100, etc.
• Coordinates and performs inspection processes and accepts product as a Designated Supplier Quality Representative for customers. Interacts with customers during source inspection. Completes paperwork.
• Reviews and interprets customer specifications. Maintains and updates delegation/regulatory documentation. Verifies material and process certifications for compliance with customer/regulatory requirements.
• Passes customer required Delegation Program Tests to achieve and maintain delegation approval.
• Inspects and accepts product under the FAA: PMA/TSO program as a Designated Manufacturing Inspection Representative. Prepares and signs FAA Airworthiness Approval Tags.
• Initiates and completes First Article Inspection Reports and other relevant quality reports.
• Maintains records, data and logs as necessary.
• Investigates and analyzes Quality issues and brings departments together to resolve problems. Provides written documentation and reports.
• Follows work procedures.
• Provides support to achieve short-term and long-term department / company goals.
• Provides leadership/training as needed.
• Ensures that production schedules and customer requirements are met.
• Maintains clean and safe work environment. Follows safety and environmental procedures and regulations. Reports safety incidents to supervisor.
• Makes recommendations for improvements to work processes and procedures. Contributes to 6S programs in work area.
• Provides a high level of service to all internal and external customers. Contributes to positive teamwork environment.
• Performs other duties as assigned. Participates in training/learning other positions. Accomplishes related results as needed.

An AS degree in Industrial Technology or equivalent work experience of 6-8 years in a manufacturing environment, preferably in an aerospace manufacturing environment. “A” level Inspector or equivalent experience is required or any combination of knowledge, skill and experience to the satisfaction of the manager.

• Analytical Thinking
• Attention to Detail, thoroughness and accuracy
• Blueprint Reading
• Inspection
• Mechanical Ability
• Measurement and Test Equipment
• Communication (Speaking, Questioning, Listening)
• Computer (Word, Excel, Access)
• Customer focus
• Decision Making
• Dependability
• Initiative
• Interpreting Customer Requirements
• Organization
• Problem Solving
• Results Oriented
• Team Oriented
• Writing, documentation

• Customer requirements
• Inspection Techniques – Read and Interpret specifications

• Travel: 25%
• Requires Certificates / Licenses:
  Customer Requirements / Quality Delegation Programs
• FAA

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