Aviation Engine Quality Inspector

Job Purpose

Part of a team that is responsible for overall engine quality in the Repair Station and Production. Assure compliance to aviation maintenance (Part 43/145) and production (Part 21) regulations. Member of an associate team with the responsibility of performing and coordinating a variety of quality related activities supporting HAI’s assembly, inspection, test, maintenance, and overhaul activities.

Key Accountabilities

• Perform inspection and release of engines and parts, including visual inspection, borescope inspection, and basic hand measurements
• Ensure all paperwork associated with product shipment is in compliance, including creation of shipment documentation required by Customer
• Ensure compliance of engine work plans to approved design data, including review / incorporation of engine manual changes and Service Bulletin changes for Repair Station and support of review / incorporation of Change in Design and engine drawings/specifications for Production
• Ensure shop floor activities are executed per internally approved procedures, and provide feedback when internally approved procedures can be improved for compliance or efficiency
• Review and propose inspection methods and devices used in support of engine inspections. Review for product impact when used gaging is found to be out of tolerance
• Facilitate removal / replacement and investigation of suspect parts issued to engines, including control of physical part and documentation of condition in appropriate systems
• Support root cause analysis and countermeasure implementation, including related to product escape, defect prevention, and systems/databases used to facilitate work
• Other projects as specified by Quality Management

Qualifications, Experience, and Skills

Minimum Educational Qualifications

• Associates degree in technical field or applicable work experience
• Part 65 faa powerplant mechanics license required

Minimum Experience

Minimum five (5) years Repair Station or Production experience required, with at least two (2) of the five (5) years in a Repair Station Inspection role

Other Job-Specific Skills

• Knowledge of 14CFR Part 43 and Part 145, with knowledge of Part 21 preferred
• Proven ability with written communication, including technical writing and presentations 
• Ability to understand design data (drawings, specification, manuals, etc.)
• Strong attention to detail and adherence to established processes
• Strong organizational skills
• Strong analysis, critical thinking, and problem solving skills
• Knowledge and basic understanding of tooling and gaging
• Experience with Microsoft Office products 
• Experience with ERP and MES products, with IFS and/or Solumina preferred
• Ability to foster teamwork

Working Conditions

• Ability to work routinely in combination of shop floor and office environments
• This position routinely requires exposure to the manufacturing areas, all of which require the use of personal protective equipment such as safety glasses and safety shoes. Some areas require the use of other protections, such as hearing protection
• Ability to lift up to 50-lbs 
• 20/20 corrected vision
• This position will be enrolled in a DOT/FAA Anti-Drug and Alcohol Misuse program
• This position may be subject to working a split or off-shift schedule
• Potential for periodic domestic and international/oversees travel