Aerospace Quality Technician at NESC Staffing

Summary/Objective
Performs and documents in-process, final and first article inspections to ensure aerospace products conform to all applicable requirements.
Essential Functions
·        Perform inspection activities to assess conformance of products as defined by the engineering drawings and/or models.

·        Assist Quality Engineers with preparing inspection plans and checklists that identify non-conforming product conditions.

·        Create CMM or vision systems programs using drawings or models and perform inspections as required.

·        Generate Discrepancy Reports and initiate non-conforming material disposition actions.

·        Resolve issues and answer questions from Operators, Inspectors and Engineers.

·        Work with Quality Engineers and perform validation and verification of programs (CMM, vision systems, etc.).

·        Perform first article inspections per AS9102 and customer requirements.

·        Work closely with the aerospace team to determine issues, efficiency gaps, and implement improvements.

·        Perform other inspections and responsibilities as required.

 
Competencies
·        Hands-on experience with high precision dimensional inspection is required.

·        Ability to perform product source inspections and first article inspections per AS9102 and customer requirements.

·        In-depth knowledge of AS9100 and AS9102 standard requirements.

·        Ability to read and understand complex engineering drawings, specifications, geometric dimensions and tolerances per GD&T (ANSI/ASME Y 14.5).

·        Proficiency with CMM inspection and programming.

·        Knowledge of mechanical inspection and proficiency in the use of manual & visual inspection equipment: (calipers, gauges, micrometers, digital indicators, surface plates, optical comparators, microscopes, coordinate measuring machine, profilometers, hardness/durometer testers, etc.)

·        Proven ability to multi-task and adapt quickly to ever-changing fast-paced environment.

·        Good verbal and written communication skills, data entry skills and detail oriented.

·        Ability to work in a team environment and to foster positive relationships with all functional groups.

·        Computer skills (including Microsoft Office).

·        Strong desire to learn and to apply new skills.




 
Required Education and Experience
·        High school diploma or GED

·        3 years’experience in Aerospace industry inspections and knowledge of AS9100 and AS9102 requirements.

·        Advanced knowledge on metrology inspections methods and tools.

·        Strong working and training knowledge of GD&T (read and interpret).

·        3 years minimum experience in a manufacturing environment and mechanical Inspection of precision part

·        3 years’experience with inspection equipment and tools.

·        Experience with CMM measuring and programming.