Senior Quality Inspector

Basic Qualifications

• Eligible to become an ODA inspection‑unit member.
• Familiar with the relevant FAA regulations, directives, and guidance.
• Up‑to‑date technical knowledge and hands‑on experience with products of the same type and complexity as Sikorsky aircraft.
• Strong written English to produce clear, concise reports and documents.
• Ability to stay completely objective while performing FAA/ODA functions.
• Direct experience working with the FAA or ODA on tasks that lead to airworthiness certificates or approvals.
• At least 12 months in a responsible position involving issuance of airworthiness certificates or approvals for similar aircraft components.
• Have the ability to maintain the highest degree of objectivity while performing authorized functions on behalf of the FAA/ODA.
• Possess and present evidence of 12 months of experience with quality control methods and techniques demonstrating the candidate’s ability to determine that articles (of the same type and complexity as those utilized in the production of Sikorsky aircraft) conform to approved design and are in a condition for safe operation. This should include knowledge of the following:
  • First article, in-process, and final assembly inspections.
  • Quality assurance provisions of special processes (for example, heat treating, brazing, welding, carbonizing, and plating).
  • Destructive and nondestructive inspections.
  • Manufacturing processes.
  • Airworthiness assurance.
  • Development and implementation of quality control systems and procedures.
  • Testing procedures.
  • Use of FAA-approved type design data.
• Provide three verifiable character references to substantiate that the candidate meets the above requirements.

Job Code/Title
N3214:

Inspector Sr Spec

We’re looking for an experienced Aerospace Inspector to join our team. This person will use their talents as a member of Sikorsky’s FAA ODA Inspection Unit to review aircraft articles to determine their airworthiness and eligibility for export. As such, the successful candidate must be eligible to become an ODA inspection unit member.

• Review outbound delivery articles to determine airworthiness and eligibility for export where relevant. Review and issue FAA 8130-3 domestic or export Airworthiness Approvals.
• Perform customer specific outbound inspection.
• Provide expertise and guidance to the inspection teams.
• Use your expertise to answer questions about product conformity from non-technical personnel.
• Perform inspection on returned material.
• Work with teams to perform root cause analysis and help determine effective corrective action plans. Work with teams to evaluate and improve efficiency and effectiveness of processes.
• Conduct floor walks and storage/handling audits.
• Process and disposition nonconforming material incidents.
• Provide reports and feedback to Sikorsky Quality management.
• Any other action or activity as assigned.

This position is at our North Haven, CT 3PL warehousing and distribution facility.

• Interpretation of drawing and specification requirements in relation to product and process characteristics.
• Root cause analyses and development of corrective and preventive action plans.
• Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing.
• Proficiency with various dimensional inspection methods and equipment, including layout and hand tools.
• Certification, document review and traceability.
• Proficiency in the inspection of:
  • Raw Materials
  • Machined Parts
  • Castings/Forgings
  • Mechanical Assemblies
  • Electronics/Avionics/Wiring Harnesses
  • Elastomerics & Vulcanized Assemblies
  • Sheet Metal Fabrication
  • Composites
  • Hydraulics
  • Gears/Splines
  • Bearings
  • Hoses
  • Tubes
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Communication / Interpersonal.
• Organization / Prioritization.
• Computer Skills.

By applying to this job, you are expressing interest in this position and could be considered for other career opportunities where similar skills and requirements have been identified as a match. Should this match be identified you may be contacted for this and future openings.

Onsite Full‑time:
The work associated with this position will be performed onsite at a designated Lockheed Martin facility.