Quality Inspector - ZeroAvia

At ZeroAvia, we’re clean sky thinkers. For the world to achieve truly clean, guilt-free flight, we need a scalable solution; hydrogen-electric powertrains. As a leader in zero-emission aviation and a UK Jet Zero Council member, we’re designing and commercialising hydrogen-powered solutions that will positively impact the future of aviation, global connectivity, and the world. 

You will become a solution-focused champion in our high-velocity culture. We value results and efficiency and prioritise achieving our mission most effectively and innovatively possible. You’ll be part of our unified team to create solutions and solve problems, If you’re eager to take radical ownership and are unafraid to ask questions or challenge the status quo, then we want you to be part of our Clean Sky Thinking. 

The Quality team work alongside ZeroAvian's in niche roles that include supply chain management, product oversight, oversight of the hydrogen and more. They ensure regulatory requirements are met for design and production and conformity to aerospace standards.

ZA is currently looking for an experienced and highly analytical Inspector to join our Quality department. A background in Aerospace, Aircraft Maintenance, Aircraft Systems or Aircraft Manufacturing is highly desired. To excel in this role, applicants should be able to show great attention to detail, possess strong organizational skills, and be able to demonstrate the ability to interpret approved design data.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• Performing incoming inspection of purchased parts, aircraft components, materials and multi-axis machined parts and assemblies per ZeroAvia engineering design data and requirements, industry standards, customer requirements, or regulatory requirements.
• Documenting inspection results by completing inspection plans and/or reports.
• Verification of correct finish/condition, dimensions, configuration or other measurable or observable characteristics per specified inspection plans.
• Verification of supplier provided documentation data for compliancy to engineering requirements. Including special processes.
• Performing and recording first article inspection in accordance with AS9102C as applicable.
• Ability to clearly document nonconforming conditions of components parts and assemblies as appropriate.
• Maintaining receiving inspection data and tool calibration system.
• May be called on to witness assembly operations as needed.
• Assisting with internal audits and service provider external audits as needed

Requirements

Skills and abilities:

• The use of a CMM or PCMM to perform dimensional inspection on multi-axis machined parts.
• Inspecting electronics, motor components and cable harnesses per ZeroAvia and industry standards per IPC-A-610/620 and J-STD-001.
• Working knowledge of quality management system procedures AS9100, AS9145 or ISO9001. Ability to help guide associates in following ZeroAvia’s Quality Management System and processes under EASA parts 21G and 21J.
• Experience with FAA 14 CFR Part 21, 33 and 145, FAA conformity forms 8130-9 and 8130-3 are a plus.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years in quality control, manufacturing (aerospace, automotive, avionics/electronics, medical device, etc.).
• 3-5 years of experience with reading and interpreting engineering drawings per ASNI Y14.5 including GD & T for inspecting complex, multi-axis machined parts. Knowledge of establishing sample sizes for process variation using C = 0 (ANSI/ASQ Z1.4 & Z1.9)
• Minimum proficiency of 3 to 5 years using dimensional measuring tools and devices e.g., digital height gages, calipers, micrometers, radius gages, dial indicators, bore gages, profilometer, bench centers, etc., with the ability to use the correct inspection tool with the required accuracy and precision. The use shop math and trigonometry to calculate GD & T tolerances.
• Experience with SPC run charts for data collection on key characteristics. Gage R & R for measurement capability. MSA, measurement system analysis.
• Demonstrated ability to use computer programs such as Microsoft office products, ERP systems, (SAP/Oracle/Net-Suite/Siemens Suite/TipQA) etc.
• Education: High School Diploma, AA or Bachelors Degree. CQI, Certified Quality Inspector is a plus

Our solution-focused culture champions fast decision-making and empowers our people. We value results and efficiency and prioritise achieving our mission in the most effective and innovative way possible. We collaborate as a unified team to create solutions and solve problems, so we want people who share our principles to join us. If you’re eager to take radical ownership and are unafraid to ask questions or challenge the status quo, then we want you to be part of our Clean Sky Thinking.

Diversity and Inclusion

As a young company shaping the aviation industry, we know that diversity fuels success and unlocks potential. We embrace being an equal-opportunity employer and actively seek individuals from diverse backgrounds. We value the multitude of skills, perspectives, and mindsets everyone can bring to the table. These experiences ignite creativity, originality, and growth. We proudly reject discrimination in all forms, including that based on race, religion, colour, national origin, sex, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Benefits

The wage scale or salary range for this position is $75,000-$95,000. In addition to the foregoing base compensation, additional compensation and benefits are available to employees and eligible family members (as applicable) including the following:

 Equity: Ability to exercise company stock options

 Retirement: Eligible to participate in the company's 401(k) Plan, with up to a 4% matching

‍⚕️ Health Insurance: Employer covers up to 80% of the employee's monthly premiums on medical, dental, and vision.

 Life Insurance: Basic Life/AD&D of up to $50,000 and the option to add on Supplemental Coverage.

 Short-Term Disability: Up to 60% of your earnings for up to a period of 24 weeks.

 Long-Term Disability: If your disability extends beyond 180 days, LTD Coverage for up to 60% of your earnings.

️ Paid Time Off: Eligible employees may accrue up to 120 hours per year (15 days) and may borrow up to 40 hours (5 days).

 Sick Time: Eligible employees may accrue up to 40 hours, per year (5 days)

️ Paid Holidays: 12 observed holidays, per calendar year.

️ The Fly Club: up to $2,000 of reimbursement towards flying lessons to all full-time staff

Please note, among other factors, the compensation offered may vary based on work location, experience, qualifications, specialties, training, and then-current market and business considerations