Inspector, Lead

Job Description - Inspector, Lead (18706) AAR Corp. (NYSE: AIR) is a global aerospace and defense aftermarket solutions company that employs more than 6,000 people across over 60 sites in over 20 countries. Headquartered in the Chicago, Illinois area, AAR supports commercial and government customers in more than 100 countries through four operating segments: Parts Supply, Integrated Solutions, Repair and Engineering and Expeditionary Services.AAR’s purpose is to empower people to build innovative aerospace solutions today so you can safely reach your destination tomorrow. The company’s mission is to go above and beyond to provide value-driven aerospace aftermarket solutions to meet the evolving needs of our customers worldwide. AAR constantly searches for the right thing to do for its customers, employees, partners and for society. Description

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The Lead Inspector will ensure that all incoming and outgoing materials go through the proper levels of inspection, according to both AAR and ISO 9000 standards.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Lead outgoing and/or incoming inspection. Process incoming and outgoing material. Enforce Quality Control requirements per the ISO 9000 and customer requirements per the ISO 9000 and customer requirements manual. Administer effective training and on the job training of Quality Control inspectors. Assist the Quality Management team in reviewing and updating department standards. Interface with different departments in ACSW All other duties as assigned. Day-to-day departmental supervision Lead and coordinate daily inspection activities across the shop (i.e. in process inspections, discrepancies, etc.) Ensure adherence to AS9100, FAA, EASA, and company-specific quality standards. (All Procedures and Work Instructions associated with the Inspection department) Provide technical guidance on inspection procedures, documentation, and root cause analysis. Foster a safety- and quality-focused culture across inspection teams. (Lead by example) Review Ship/Rec findings upon receipt or shipment Support the Internal Audit Program Be a part of root cause investigations Ensure timely disposition and follow-up on rework or scrap items (Form 10 process included) Analyze inspection results and trends to recommend process improvements and defect reduction. Review and approve inspection reports, Certificates of Conformance (CoC), and quality logs. (already doing) Maintain a calibrated tooling and consumables list for the department Report Quality Matrix to management Participate in First Article Inspections (FAI) and new product introduction (NPI) evaluations. Purchase order requests Coordinate Boeing Source / Exostar Various minor tasks from Supervisor / Director.

CORE COMPETENCIES

Commitment to company values and ethics Dependability: personally responsible, completes work in a timely manner, and performs tasks accurately Motivation: must maintain a positive attitude and strong work energy Organization: very detail oriented and always comes prepared Communication: excellent interpersonal and oral and written communication skills Initiative: plans work and carries out tasks without detailed instructions, prepares for problems or opportunities in advance, undertakes additional responsibilities Strong judgment and decision making 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. FAA Repairman Certification. EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE Associates degree (A.A.) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school; or four years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORK ENVIRONMENT

The physical demands and work environment characteristics 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 may be regularly required to sit, stand, bend, reach and move about the facility. The environmental characteristic for this position is a warehouse setting. Candidates should be able to adapt to a traditional warehouse environment. Must be able to lift and carry up to 75 pounds and comply with OSHA standards Job Operations Primary Location United States-Texas-Grand Prairie-Triumph Accessory Services Schedule Full-time Overtime Status Non-exempt We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. #J-18808-Ljbffr AAR Corp