Aviation Quality Inspector

Job PurposePart 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 AccountabilitiesPerform inspection and release of engines and parts, including visual inspection, borescope inspection, and basic hand measurementsEnsure all paperwork associated with product shipment is in compliance, including creation of shipment documentation required by CustomerEnsure 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 ProductionEnsure shop floor activities are executed per internally approved procedures, and provide feedback when internally approved procedures can be improved for compliance or efficiencyReview 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 toleranceFacilitate removal / replacement and investigation of suspect parts issued to engines, including control of physical part and documentation of condition in appropriate systemsSupport root cause analysis and countermeasure implementation, including related to product escape, defect prevention, and systems/databases used to facilitate workOther projects as specified by Quality ManagementQualifications, Experience, and SkillsMinimum Educational QualificationsAssociates degree in technical field or applicable work experiencePart 65 FAA powerplant mechanics license requiredMinimum ExperienceMinimum five (5) years Repair Station or Production experience required, with at least two (2) of the five (5) years in a Repair Station Inspection roleOther Job-Specific SkillsKnowledge of 14CFR Part 43 and Part 145, with knowledge of Part 21 preferredProven ability with written communication, including technical writing and presentationsAbility to understand design data (drawings, specification, manuals, etc.)Strong attention to detail and adherence to established processesStrong organizational skillsStrong analysis, critical thinking, and problem solving skillsKnowledge and basic understanding of tooling and gagingExperience with Microsoft Office productsExperience with ERP and MES products, with IFS and/or Solumina preferredAbility to foster teamworkWorking ConditionsAbility to work routinely in combination of shop floor and office environmentsThis 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 protectionAbility to lift up to 50-lbs20/20 corrected visionThis position will be enrolled in a DOT/FAA Anti-Drug and Alcohol Misuse programThis position may be subject to working a split or off-shift schedulePotential for periodic domestic and international/overseas travel