Quality Inspector

## Quality InspectorApplylocations: Kinston, NCtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Yesterdayjob requisition id: JR10422706Airbus is committed to providing reasonable accommodations as an Equal Opportunity Employer to applicants with disabilities. If you require assistance or an accommodation to complete your application, please contact us at View email address on click.appcast.io* Notice: Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal* Notice: Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination (English)* Aviso: Transparencia en el Pago No Discriminación (Spanish)****Job Description:********Airbus Aerosystems Kinston** is looking for a Quality Inspector to join our Quality department based in Kinston, NC.**Our team at Airbus Aerosystems Kinston manufactures crucial aircraft components. On the shop floor you’ll be surrounded by individuals who are passionate about aviation and skilled in areas like electrical, structure and quality. Join our team and help build the next generation of aircraft.****Meet the Team:**** Our team at Airbus Aerosystems Kinston manufactures crucial aircraft components. On the shop floor you’ll be surrounded by individuals who are passionate about aviation and skilled in areas like electrical, structure and quality. Join our team and help build the next generation of aircraft.****Your Working Environment:****The Airbus Aerosystems Kinston facility sits at the forefront of aerospace manufacturing, specializing in the production of large, advanced composite aerostructures. Our team builds critical components for the state-of-the-art Airbus A350 XWB, including the composite center fuselage and wing spar.The Operations department is seeking a Quality Inspector in Kinston, NC.****How We Care for You:***** Financial Rewards: Competitive pay, incentive compensation which may include profit sharing schemes, retirement savings plan and the ability to participate in an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (“ESOP”)* Work/Life Balance: Paid time off including personal time, holidays and a paid parental leave program.* Health & Welfare: Comprehensive insurance coverage including medical, prescription, dental, vision, life, disability, Employee Assistance Plan (“EAP”) and other supplemental benefit coverages.* Individual Development: Upskilling and development opportunities through our global Leadership University, including unlimited access to 10,000+ e-learning courses focusing on ways to develop your employability, certifications, career path; as well as the opportunity to participate in accelerated development programmes; and both national and international mobility.****Your Challenges:****We are seeking a detail-oriented and highly organized aviation Quality Inspector to join the Product Inspection team.● This role will be critical in monitoring full adherence to the various manufacturing and quality processes within our facility to ensure compliance with the stringent quality and regulatory standards in the aviation industry. ● The ideal candidate will be an inspector and technical expert who is passionate about process confirmation, manufacturing and operational excellence. ● Uses predetermined methods, operations, setups and prescribed specifications to inspect visually in-process and completed products such as electronic units and subsystems, precision electromechanical assemblies or mechanical units, subassemblies, structural flaws, internal defects, and missing welds. ● Uses various measuring devices. ● Accepts, rejects, or reworks defective or malfunctioning units or systems. ● Works from blueprints, diagrams, dial indicators, preset micrometers, scales, fixtures, customer specifications, drawing or inspection instructions and checklists. ● May monitor and verify quality in accordance with statistical processes or other control procedures. ● Performs line clearances after each lot to ensure all materials from the previous lot have been removed. The Company will provide appropriate assistance in job training to enable employees to perform all necessary job functions including the following: **Primary Responsibilities:****●** Working from drawings/CATIA, documents, process specifications, quality control requirements, software programs and test procedures; perform any inspection of parts, subassemblies and assemblies including processes and materials. ● Dimensionally inspect parts or assemblies. ● Initiate and document any non-conforming materials, hardware, parts, assemblies or portions thereof, according to specifications, processes and procedures. ● Inspect vendor, subcontractor or company parts and assemblies Follows a pre-determined sequence of own work. ● Prepare and maintain Quality records. ● Support the continuous flow of products within the manufacturing process by cross training and assisting other employees including cross-training in the Assembly Technician function or functions supported. ● In addition, each employee may be asked, on occasion, to complete other duties and responsibilities as required by Airbus leadership. Training and certification will be provided for the additional work when required. **Additional Responsibilities:**● Other duties as assigned.****Your Boarding Pass:***** Must be willing and able to work any shift* Work Keys Assessment completion OR High School Diploma/GED**Qualifications**● Precision Measurement Tools● Blueprint/Drawings interpretation ● First Article Inspection Required Qualifications ● Must be willing and able to work any shift. ● Must be willing and able to work overtime. ● Must be willing and able to work from motorized elevated platforms. ● Work Keys Assessment completion or High School Diploma/GED. **Qualified Experience and Training:****Education:****Required**● Associate’s degree in Aviation, Quality Assurance, or a related field preferred, but not required Preferred ● Bachelor’s degree in Aviation, Quality Assurance, or a related field preferred. **Experience:****Required**● Minimum of 3 years’ experience in quality assurance, quality control, manufacturing operations, manufacturing engineering / methods, or a similar role within the aviation industry.**Preferred**● 5 years’ experience in quality assurance, quality control, manufacturing operations, manufacturing engineering / methods, or a similar role within the aviation industry. **Preferred**● Certifications in aircraft maintenance, aviation safety, or regulatory compliance preferred, but not required. Travel Required: ● Willingness to travel up to 5% to domestic and/or international customers or suppliers **Citizenship:****●** Authorized to work in the US **Clearance:**● None **Knowledge, Skills, Demonstrated Capabilities:****Required**● Strong attention to detail with excellent organizational skills. ● Strong knowledge of aviation Quality Management Systems, Safety Management Systems, and FOD programs, preferably in manufacturing. ● Strong written and verbal communication skills for interaction with internal teams through all levels of the organization and functions. ● Demonstrated ability to work independently and in a collaborative team environment. ● High degree of flexibility and initiative.**Communication Skills:****Required:**● Effective verbal and written communication skills, specifically in English, which is required for operating in a multicultural and multifunctional environment. **Technical Systems Proficiency:****Required:**● Proficient in Manufacturing tools (MES) and quality management systems (QMS) used in manufacturing environments. referred ● Training from a vocational school or previous employer in the use of composite lay-ups and fabrication **Preferred:**● Experience with aerospace-specific tools such as SAP and MES systems. Complexity of the Role: ● This role requires sound judgment in navigating complex regulatory requirements, quality standards, and operational constraints unique to the aerospace industry. **Physical Requirements:**● Onsite: 100% On-site ● Vision: Daily able to see and read computer screens and other electronic equipment with screens, able to read documents, reports and engineering drawings. ● Hearing: Daily able to participate in conversations in person and via teleconference or phone and to hear sounds on the production floor including safety warnings or alarms. ● Speaking: Daily able to speak in conversations and meetings, deliver information and participate in communications. ● Equipment Operation (personal computer, telephone, copies, fax machine, and related office equipment and using electronic identification card to enter building floors and internal doors). Able to operate most office and personal electronic equipment and some tools including production tools such as hydraulic lifts. ● Carrying: Daily able to carry documents, tools, drawings, electronic equipment up to 30lbs/14kgs. ● Lifting: Daily able to lift documents, tools, drawings, electronic equipment up to 30lbs/14kgs. **●** Pushing / Pulling: Daily able to push and pull small office furniture and some equipment and tools. ● Sitting: Daily able to sit for long periods of time in meetings, working on the computer. ● Squatting / Kneeling: Daily able to squat or kneel to perform inspections on lower portions of the product. ● Standing: Daily able to stand extended periods of time while performing inspections, for discussions on the production floor. ● Travel: Once or twice a year, able to travel independently and at short notice. ● Walking (including routine walking such as to a shared printer to retrieve documents): Daily able to walk through office and production areas including uneven surfaces. ● PPE required: Required PPE includes, but is not limited to, Safety Shoes, Safety Glasses, Hearing Protection, Respirators/Masks, and/or Protective Gloves as required by site and/or customer site ● Must not be afraid of heights and can work on elevated platforms as high as 40 feet in the air. ● PPE required: Safety glasses, bump caps and safety-toed shoes must be worn on manufacturing floor Take your career to a new level and apply online now!A full job description will be provided to candidates who progress to the interview stage or any candidate upon request.**Equal Opportunity:**All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or other legally protected statusAs a leader in our field, Airbus provides relocation assistance for qualified positions and a comprehensive compensation and benefits package. As a matter of policy, Airbus does not sponsor visas for US positions unless specified. Only applicants with current work authorization will be considered.Airbus does not offer tenured or guaranteed employment. Employment with Airbus is at will, meaning either the company or the employee can terminate the employment relationship at any time, with or without cause, with or without notice.NOTE: Airbus reserves the right to revise or change job duties and responsibilities as the need arises. This position description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company’s success, reputation and sustainable growth.********Company:********Airbus Aerosystems Kinston, Inc #J-18808-Ljbffr