Quality Inspector (Aerospace Manufacturing

At ACE Thermal Systems, we design, engineer, manufacture, and support high-performance environmental control systems (ECS) and components for extreme temperature and operating conditions and reliable everyday use.

As your single source, dedicated supplier for bleed air systems, air conditioning systems, cabin pressure control systems, components, and more, the ACE team acts as a key extension of your team, providing intelligent innovation and proven design methodologies to deliver safe, reliable, air control technologies and systems for aircraft.

Our mission is to be the trusted source of mission critical products and services for Aerospace and Defense customers. We do this by exceeding customer expectations through innovative products and processes. We are committed to fostering a dynamic, collaborative environment that encourages professional growth and innovation.

Summary:

As the Quality Inspector II or III, you'll be responsible for the bench and floor inspections of customer aircraft parts, products and materials being produced in house or received from vendors. You'll conduct first article and conformity inspections, while using a variety of precision measuring instruments, including electronic devices and CMM. You will inspect parts and products through the entire production process, checking color, finish, dimensions, hardness, density, and other measurable and observable characteristics.

You may also audit and qualify vendors off-site. And plan inspection procedures. In addition, you will…

• Review shipping objective daily to establish inspection priorities.
• Reviewing aging MO list in ERP to establish additional daily priorities.
• Details inspection of components, subassemblies, and final product and paperwork associated with each of the inspected items.
• Inspect incoming shipments of hardware, components, raw materials and subassemblies per lot sampling table or ERP listed requirement.
• Proficiently use precision measuring instruments including calipers, micrometers, CMM, height gauge, pins, torque wrenches, counter sink gauges, and other required instruments.
• Review and approve supplier first article inspection reports.
• Prepare accurate and complete Engineering Change Requests.
• Perform First Article Inspections (FAI/FAIR) and documentation per AS9102 and company procedures.
• Read and interpret all engineering drawings per the Engineering specification to ensure the part was produced to the right revision.
• Issue first pass yield findings when a part can be reworked and write MRB documents.
• First article inspection and documentation per AS9102 and company procedures.
• Check the revision of the drawings per the Engineering specification to ensure the part was produced to the right revision.
• Resolve technical issues with engineering, supply chain and QA management, and escalation more complex issues.
• Cross-training others within the team.

Required Qualifications:

• High School Diploma, GED or equivalent is required.
• 3 to 5 years' experience minimum in a quality assurance / inspection position is required.
• Quality Accreditation or commensurate experience preferred.
• Experience with in the aerospace/aviation or related products is preferred.
• Experience with ISO or AS9100 processes and procedures is required, Part 21 preferred.
• Ability to read engineering drawings, specifications and other related literature is necessary.
• Familiar with geometric dimensioning and tolerance (GD&T) skills.
• Familiar with Windows Operating System®, MS Office including (Word, Excel, Outlook & PowerPoint)
• Ability to be onsite Monday Friday, at the Thornton, CO facility is required. With the ability for 9-10 hours work days sometimes required.

Final date to receive applications
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The position will remain open until filled.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision coverage; a 401(k) plan with company match; paid time off (including vacation and company holidays); life and disability insurance; and an employee assistance program. Employees may also be eligible for professional development support, and wellness initiatives. Benefits eligibility and offerings may vary based on position, location, and length of…