Quality Inspector III

Quality Inspector III

Collins Aerospace is excited to welcome a talented Quality Inspector III. In this pivotal role, you'll be responsible for ensuring quality product is supplied to our customers and complies with all customer and regulatory requirements in accordance with quality procedures, AS9100, and FAA 14 CFR 21 production approval requirements.

What You Will Do:

• Inspection of components and assemblies to meet customer requirements and FAA regulatory requirements.
• Verify parts have been accepted through the quality system. Review parts and shipping paperwork for correctness.
• Verify parts meet FAA eligibility requirements for PMA and TSO parts in accordance with FAA regulations and applicable FAA Orders.
• Verify part marking in accordance with approved drawings and FAA requirements for PMA and TSO parts. Issue FAA Form 8130-3 for PMA and TSO articles.
• How to determine FAA-PMA and TSO eligibility of parts
• FAA part marking requirements
• Import requirements and Bilateral agreements between the US and other nations
• How to verify acceptance status of parts
• Applicable FAA regulations, orders, and advisory circulars
• How to issue FAA Form 8130-3 Authorized Release Document

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Typically requires HS diploma (or equivalent, e.g. G.E.D in the US) or vocational/ technical education in related discipline with a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Experience working in the manufacturing or quality department of the Lenexa production facility.
• Experience as a DMIR, DAR, or ODA Unit Member, of an FAA production approval holder issuing FAA Form 8130-3 Authorized Release Certificate for articles.
• Experience as a member of Certifying Staff of an FAA production approval holder issuing FAA Form 8130-3 Authorized Release Document (ARD) for articles.
• Experience as a member of Certifying Staff of an EASA production organization approval (POA) issuing EASA Form 1, or UK CAA production organization approval issuing UK CAA Form 1
• The ability to read and interpret blue prints, test procedures, work instructions, and other applicable production/inspection documentation.
• Knowledge and experience following quality procedures and related work instructions.
• Experience with quality control methods and techniques
• Experience as an FAA Designee (DMIR/ODAR/ODA Unit Member), or issuance of 8130-3 under 21.137(o) ARD, performing Export and Domestic Airworthiness inspections of TSO/PMA articles in accordance with Title 14, Part 21 of Federal Aviation Regulations.
• Knowledge of applicable FAA Orders, Regulations, and Advisory Circulars (i.e. 14 CFR Parts 21 & 45, FAA Orders 8130.2, 8130.21, 8110.4, Advisory Circulars 21-2, & 45-2)
• Experience making Conformity determinations of test articles and test set-ups in support of Type Certificate projects.

What We Offer:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees.
• Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds and separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option.
• Tuition reimbursement program.
• Student Loan Repayment Program.
• Life insurance and disability coverage.
• Optional coverages you can buy: pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection.
• Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits.
• Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning.
• Adoption Assistance.
• Autism Benefit.
• Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions.
• Healthy You Incentives, wellness rewards program.
• Doctor on Demand, virtual doctor visits.
• Bright Horizons, child and elder care services.
• Teladoc Medical Experts, second opinion program.
• And more!