Aerospace Quality Technician
Job Description
Performs and documents in-process, final and first article inspections to ensure aerospace products conform to all applicable requirements.
Essential Functions
· Perform inspection activities to assess conformance of products as defined by the engineering drawings and/or models.
· Assist Quality Engineers with preparing inspection plans and checklists that identify non-conforming product conditions.
· Create CMM or vision systems programs using drawings or models and perform inspections as required.
· Generate Discrepancy Reports and initiate non-conforming material disposition actions.
· Resolve issues and answer questions from Operators, Inspectors and Engineers.
· Work with Quality Engineers and perform validation and verification of programs (CMM, vision systems, etc.).
· Perform first article inspections per AS9102 and customer requirements.
· Work closely with the aerospace team to determine issues, efficiency gaps, and implement improvements.
· Perform other inspections and responsibilities as required.
Competencies
· Hands-on experience with high precision dimensional inspection is required.
· Ability to perform product source inspections and first article inspections per AS9102 and customer requirements.
· In-depth knowledge of AS9100 and AS9102 standard requirements.
· Ability to read and understand complex engineering drawings, specifications, geometric dimensions and tolerances per GD&T (ANSI/ASME Y 14.5).
· Proficiency with CMM inspection and programming.
· Knowledge of mechanical inspection and proficiency in the use of manual & visual inspection equipment: (calipers, gauges, micrometers, digital indicators, surface plates, optical comparators, microscopes, coordinate measuring machine, profilometers, hardness/durometer testers, etc.)
· Proven ability to multi-task and adapt quickly to ever-changing fast-paced environment.
· Good verbal and written communication skills, data entry skills and detail oriented.
· Ability to work in a team environment and to foster positive relationships with all functional groups.
· Computer skills (including Microsoft Office).
· Strong desire to learn and to apply new skills.
Required Education and Experience
· High school diploma or GED
· 3 years’experience in Aerospace industry inspections and knowledge of AS9100 and AS9102 requirements.
· Advanced knowledge on metrology inspections methods and tools.
· Strong working and training knowledge of GD&T (read and interpret).
· 3 years minimum experience in a manufacturing environment and mechanical Inspection of precision part
· 3 years’experience with inspection equipment and tools.
· Experience with CMM measuring and programming.