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Summary:   The Quality Assurance role is responsible for the inspection of manufactured and purchased components at incoming, in-process, and final inspection.  As a key role within the quality department the Quality Assurance member supports RCCA, Corrective Action, Internal Audit, and overall compliance to the QMS and Regulatory processes.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Responsible, contributor, or awareness determined by key objective section

• Reviews documentation packages from supplier receipts for compliance to contract requirements and processes receipt/nonconformances transactions within the ERP system.
• Performs customer specific inspections and inspection reports.
• Performs dock-to-stock, in-process inspection and final inspection activities.
• Records first pass yield information and documents measurement on inspection sheets.
• Prepares first article inspection reports (FAIRs) using dedicated software program.
• Prepares documentation for customer and regulatory source inspection.
• Supports the Material Review Board as necessary to process nonconforming product.
• Key member for RCCA and Corrective Action efforts and submittals.
• Performs calibration coordination activities with external metrology provider.
• Performs functional testing and acceptance testing on final product and completes functional testing data sheets.
• Knowledge of QMS, AS9100, FAA, EASA, and other gov’t agency requirements
• Knowledge of ITAR/EAR regulations relating to the aerospace industry and defense contracting.
• Employee’s primary duties require him/her to use discretion and independent judgment.
• Expertise in Inspection & Measurement Equipment – the QA Inspector II must demonstrate mastery in the use of a wide range of inspection and measurement gauging equipment. This includes, but is not limited to, digital and dial calipers, micrometers (both inside and outside), plug, pin, and ring gauges, as well as complex tools like coordinate measuring machines (CMM) and other specialty gauging equipment.

Key Objectives (I = 4+, II = 8+, III = 12+)

Incoming Inspect.     Internal Auditor                             QMS Process Man. (contributor)

In-process Inspect.   External Audit (contributor)           FAA Repair Station (contributor)

Final Inspect.            FAI / FAIR (contributor)                 Unipoint

8130 Inspect.            MRB / NC                                      FTP / FTR (contributor)

CMM Inspect. (contributor)  RCCA / CAR                       Calibration (awareness)

FAA Repair Station (if applicable):

• If assigned, responsibilities are in accordance with the FAA Repair Station Manual

Education and/or Experience:

Level II à 4+ years of Quality experience or Bachelors Degree from accredited university

Ability to understand technical drawings, routers, BOM’s, etc.

MRP experience

Supervisory Responsibilities:

This job has no supervisory responsibilities, but shall represent as a leader of the QMS

Competencies

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

Problem Solving – Works well in group problem solving situations.

Technical Skills – Strives to continuously build knowledge & skills; Shares expertise with others.

Oral Communication – Listens and gets clarification.

Written Communication – Writes clearly and informatively; Edits work for spelling and grammar; Presents numerical data effectively; Able to read and interpret written information.

Teamwork – Exhibits objectivity and openness to others’ views; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Supports everyone’s efforts to succeed.

Quality Management – Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness.

Organizational Support – Follows policies and procedures; Completes administrative tasks correctly and on time; Supports organization’s goals and values.

Quality – Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Monitors own work to ensure quality.

Quantity – Completes work in timely manner.

Safety and Security – Observes safety and security procedures.

Attendance/Punctuality – Is consistently at work and on time.

Dependability – Takes responsibility for own actions.

Initiative – Asks for and offers help when needed.

Qualifications To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Language Skills

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.  Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.  Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry.  Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Computer Skills

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Inventory software; Manufacturing software; Spreadsheet software and Word Processing software.

Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

The employee is expected to adhere to all company policies.

NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other duties assigned to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

Salary Range: $28-$32/hour depending on experience