Quality Inspector

Quality Inspector

Airbus Aerosystems Kinston is looking for a Quality Inspector to join our Quality department based in Kinston, NC.

Our team at Airbus Aerosystems Kinston manufactures crucial aircraft components. On the shop floor you'll be surrounded by individuals who are passionate about aviation and skilled in areas like electrical, structure and quality. Join our team and help build the next generation of aircraft.

The Operations department is seeking a Quality Inspector in Kinston, NC.

How We Care for You:

• Financial Rewards:
  Competitive pay, incentive compensation which may include profit sharing schemes, retirement savings plan and the ability to participate in an Employee Stock Ownership Plan ("ESOP")
• Work/Life Balance:
  Paid time off including personal time, holidays and a paid parental leave program.
• Health & Welfare:
  Comprehensive insurance coverage including medical, prescription, dental, vision, life, disability, Employee Assistance Plan ("EAP") and other supplemental benefit coverages.
• Individual Development:
  Upskilling and development opportunities through our global Leadership University, including unlimited access to 10,000+ e-learning courses focusing on ways to develop your employability, certifications, career path; as well as the opportunity to participate in accelerated development programmes; and both national and international mobility.

Your Challenges:

We are seeking a detail-oriented and highly organized aviation Quality Inspector to join the Product Inspection team.

This role will be critical in monitoring full adherence to the various manufacturing and quality processes within our facility to ensure compliance with the stringent quality and regulatory standards in the aviation industry.

The ideal candidate will be an inspector and technical expert who is passionate about process confirmation, manufacturing and operational excellence.

Uses predetermined methods, operations, setups and prescribed specifications to inspect visually in-process and completed products such as electronic units and subsystems, precision electromechanical assemblies or mechanical units, subassemblies, structural flaws, internal defects, and missing welds.

Uses various measuring devices.

Accepts, rejects, or reworks defective or malfunctioning units or systems.

Works from blueprints, diagrams, dial indicators, preset micrometers, scales, fixtures, customer specifications, drawing or inspection instructions and checklists.

May monitor and verify quality in accordance with statistical processes or other control procedures.

Performs line clearances after each lot to ensure all materials from the previous lot have been removed.

The Company will provide appropriate assistance in job training to enable employees to perform all necessary job functions including the following:

Primary Responsibilities:

• Working from drawings/CATIA, documents, process specifications, quality control requirements, software programs and test procedures; perform any inspection of parts, subassemblies and assemblies including processes and materials.
• Dimensionally inspect parts or assemblies.
• Initiate and document any non-conforming materials, hardware, parts, assemblies or portions thereof, according to specifications, processes and procedures.
• Inspect vendor, subcontractor or company parts and assemblies
• Follows a pre-determined sequence of own work.
• Prepare and maintain Quality records.
• Support the continuous flow of products within the manufacturing process by cross training and assisting other employees including cross-training in the Assembly Technician function or functions supported.

In addition, each employee may be asked, on occasion, to complete other duties and responsibilities as required by Airbus leadership.

Training and certification will be provided for the additional work when required.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Other duties as assigned.

Your Boarding Pass:

• Must be willing and able to work any shift
• Work Keys Assessment completion OR High School Diploma/GED

Qualifications

Precision Measurement Tools

Blueprint/Drawings interpretation

First Article Inspection Required Qualifications

Must be willing and able to work any shift.

Must be willing and able to work overtime.

Must be willing and able to work from motorized elevated platforms.

Work Keys Assessment completion or High School Diploma/GED.

Qualified Experience and Training:

Education:

Required

Associate's degree in Aviation, Quality Assurance, or a related field preferred, but not required Preferred

Bachelor's degree in Aviation, Quality Assurance, or a related field preferred.

Experience:

Required

Minimum of 3 years' experience in quality assurance, quality control, manufacturing operations, manufacturing engineering / methods, or a similar role within the aviation industry.

Preferred

5 years' experience in quality assurance, quality control, manufacturing operations, manufacturing engineering / methods, or a similar role within the aviation industry.

Preferred

Certifications in aircraft maintenance, aviation…