Supplier Quality Assurance, SQA Inspector

Job Description:

  • Perform detailed in process and final inspections on machined parts, composites, and complex assemblies to verify compliance with engineering drawings, specifications, and contractual requirements.
  • Perform final data package review per contractual requirements for final electronic acceptance with stamp warranty.
  • Apply advanced Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) knowledge to validate product conformity.
  • Utilize a variety of inspection tools (e.g., calipers, micrometers, height gages, visual aids, and other precision measurement instruments).
  • Interpret and analyze engineering drawings, blueprints, and specifications to ensure proper inspection coverage.
  • Collaborate with assigned Supplier Quality Engineers (SQEs) and Quality Managers to resolve non-conformances, drive corrective actions, and support continuous improvement.
  • Support supplier quality activities, which may include travel across the country for on-site inspections, sometimes with immediate deployment.
  • Ensure compliance with all internal procedures, customer requirements, and applicable industry standards.

Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 6 years of prior relevant quality inspector experience
  • Graduate Degree and a minimum of 4 years of prior related quality inspector experience
  • In lieu of a degree, minimum of 10 years of prior related quality inspector experience
  • Minimum of 4 years of prior relevant quality inspection experience in aerospace or a highly regulated industry
  • Ability to conduct short-notice, on-site supplier inspections nationwide
  • Prior aerospace industry experience supporting supplier quality or source inspection activities
  • ASQ Certified Quality Inspector certification preferred
  • Knowledge of AS9102 FAIR Requirements
  • Working knowledge of AS9100/ISO 9001 quality systems and contractual compliance requirements
  • Familiarity with nonconformance documentation, corrective action processes, and supplier quality systems
  • GD&T principles and applications
  • Previous or current NDT Inspection experience (e.g. Radiographic, Fluorescent Penetrant Inspection, Ultra Sonic)
  • Previous or current Welding Inspection
  • Experience with composite and assembly inspections
  • Experience with machined product inspection
  • Experience performing independent product acceptance under stamp warranty
  • Proficiency in inspection tool usage, including hand tools, precision measurement instruments, Borescope, surface gages, and visual inspection aids.

Benefits:

  • Health and disability insurance
  • 401(k) match
  • Flexible spending accounts
  • EAP
  • Education assistance
  • Parental leave
  • Paid time off
  • Company-paid holidays
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