Quality Inspector

Title : Quality Inspector


Pay : $35.00/hr on W2!


Location: Carson, CA - 90746


US Citizenship or Perm Residents Required.


Shift : 1st shift, Mon - Fri


Duration : 6 months contract with potential extension


Job Summary:


This Supervisor, Quality Inspection assists the Director of Operations and/or Operations Manager in planning, coordinating, and directing the quality assurance program, designed to ensure continuous production consistent with established standards. Coaches, assists and supports co-workers and direct reports in the testing and inspection of materials and processes at various stages of production and evaluates results and/or statistical data to determine and maintain quality and reliability of products by performing the following duties.

Summary of Duties:


Directly supervise 1 to 15 employees in the Quality Assurance Department. Direct subordinates, engaged in inspection and testing activities, to ensure continuous control over materials and products.


Ensure that production units are inspected and discrepancies corrected prior to shipping the units out of the facility.


Participate in First Article Inspections - interfacing with customers, airframe manufacturers and/or the Federal Aviation Administration on applicable Quality issues and ensuring First Article submissions are in accordance with customer specifications and established procedures.


Prepare corrective action requests (CAR) on nonconforming issues when appropriate.


Formulate and maintain quality assurance objectives and coordinate objectives with production procedures, in cooperation with the management team to maximize product reliability and minimize costs.


Prepare Drawing Change Requests on nonconforming issues.


Participate in the Material Review Board as needed.


Analyze statistical data and product specifications to determine present standards and establish proposed quality and reliability expectancy of finished product.


Investigate customer complaints regarding quality.


Select products/materials for tests at various stages in the production process, and test products in such areas as: dimensions, performance, mechanical, electrical, or chemical characteristics.


Interpret engineering drawings, schematic diagrams and confer with management and/or engineering staff to determine quality and reliability standards.


Audit production areas to verify parts are organized and labeled in the work area and to verify that measuring devices and tools are calibrated regularly.


Evaluate data and generate reports to validate or indicate deviations from existing standards.


Analyze internal reports, records and customer information applicable to Quality.


Assist manufacturing personnel with drawing interpretation and workmanship criteria.


Perform all other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:


Education : High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required. College/University degree or Certificate from a technical school preferred

Experience: Minimum of six (6) years' experience as an inspector in a quality control or inspection department. Minimum of two (2) years leadership experience.

Computer Skills:


Basic knowledge Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Other Skills:


Effective oral and written communications skills


Demonstrated ability to handle multiple projects and assignments with attention to detail


Problem solving, well organized, detailed oriented and accurate.


Demonstrated knowledge and proficiency in working with ISO, Boeing, Airbus, FAA, CAA regulations


Ability to correctly interpret engineering drawings


Proficiency in the use of measuring equipment, such as tape measures, micrometers and calipers


Ability to measure angles


Understanding of basic algebra and geometry


Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations, and problems arising from managing a group of individuals


Ability to work with minimal supervision and direction


Demonstrated knowledge and proficiency in interpreting Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS)


Understanding of processes in SPS manual


Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide units of measure using whole numbers, fractions, decimals and percentages

Additional Preferred Qualifications/Skills: (not required)


Must have sensitivity to safety regulations and requirements


Ability to work within the time constraints dictated by Safran's agreement to customer requests


Ability to self-inspect personal work and correct discrepancies in a timely manner


Ability to follow-up and complete work on inspection non-conformities in a timely manner