Quality Assurance Inspector

Quality Assurance Inspector

We have an outstanding career opportunity for a Quality Assurance Inspector to join a leading Company located in the Los Alamitos, CA surrounding area.

Salary
: 1st shift: $47,840 - $52,000; 2nd shift: $49,400 - $53,560

• Determines the most practical inspection method and technique; plans the sequence of operation; selects precision measuring instruments and equipment to dimensionally inspect units.
• Performs surface table inspections using standard positioning, measuring, and layout instruments and equipment.
• Uses shop mathematics, decimals, and fractions in the performance of the work noted herein.
• Conducts first article, receiving inspection, in-process inspection, and final inspection assignments; visually and dimensionally inspects a wide variety of airframe parts and aerospace assemblies/components.
• Witness the first piece part production and certifies acceptability; observes and performs in-process inspection during component build-up and sub-assembly stages; performs final assembly inspection and observes testing operations to assure quality, workmanship, and strict compliance with company, military space, and commercial specifications and standards.
• Inspects incoming metallic and fiber materials, plastic and rubber compounds for correct formulation call‑out, serialization, identification, cure date, and shelf life; verifies vendor and material certifications; checks heat codes, batch, and lot numbers to assure product tractability; certifies the proper mixing and blending of bonding agents and adhesives.
• Inspects reinforced plastic and rubber products for delamination, blisters, porosity, bond, elasticity, gauge surface smoothness, and similar defects or characteristics.
• Checks configuration and part dimensions with or without the aid of assembly check gauges, fixtures, and tooling.
• Prepares shipping data package for non‑metal (soft goods) components/assemblies in accordance with contractual requirements.
• Monitors oven and cure processes and records temperature readings and dwell time; performs or observes pressurization and leak test using plant air, nitrogen, and helium.
• Prepare rework tags, inspection reports, and documentation.
• Coordinates rejection with MRB, engineering, and customer representatives for depositions and process refinement.
• Assembles end‑item documentation for the review and acceptance of finished products.
• Prepares and maintains history files, records, and reports.
• This job description is not all-inclusive of all duties.
• Other duties may be assigned.

• High School diploma or equivalent;
  Related AA or trade school degree preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of related Quality Assurance inspection experience; experience must include interface with customer source representatives, government sources, internal departments, and senior management.
• US Citizenship or permanent residency.

• ASQ Certified Quality Inspector preferred.
• Experience working in an AS9100 production environment preferred.
• Must be able to read and analyze engineering drawings and blueprints to determine requirements.
• Must be proficient in the use of basic inspection tools, calipers, scales, height gauges, optical aids, micrometers, and GD&T.
• Must have experience with production processes such as assembly, forming, tooling, welding (fusion & resistance), heat treating, and cleaning.
• Must have experience with production machinery and equipment such as press forming, tube bending, and other fabrication.
• Must have knowledge of metallic materials such as stainless steel, nickel, titanium, and aluminum.
• Must have experience with composite materials and production processes such as elastomers, resins, and composite reinforcement material.
• Must be familiar with AS9102 standards and software, and military specifications.
• Experience using Net‑Inspect standards and software preferred.
• Experience must demonstrate the ability to direct the work activities of QC Inspectors I.
• Must interface effectively across organizational levels.
• Must have good organizational skills and maintain accurate, complete documentation.
• Must be able to solve problems, including root cause and…