Quality Inspector & Representative

Inspectors are key personnel in the Ferra Aerospace Quality Department and their duties are integral to our overall quality management system and customer satisfaction. Inspectors perform inspections on newly received goods and work-in-process, and are responsible for final inspections of machined aerospace parts and assemblies to ensure compliance with engineering requirements and work instructions. Inspectors are required to document specific information regarding approvals and non-conforming parts and may be involved in problem-solving internally to identify re-work requirements. Inspectors may provide quality and/or manufacturing process training for manufacturing personnel.

Essential Functions

To accomplish this job, an individual must be able to perform each essential function. Reasonable accommodations may be made to help enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.   

Determines and utilizes appropriate inspection methods and instruments (micrometers, height gauges, air gauges, radius gauges, calipers, etc.) to complete in-process and final inspection of machined aerospace parts and assemblies, including simple to moderate layouts and setups on a surface plate

Initiates nonconformance records and disposition of parts not meeting requirements

Continually strives to improve inspection effectiveness and efficiency by recommending and supporting the implementation of process improvements

Communicates effectively and professionally with internal and external personnel to identify root causes, troubleshoot and address errors and trends, and negotiate the resolution of non-conforming parts and necessary re-work or re-inspection

May obtain knowledge/instruction to perform CMM inspections under tutelage of qualified CMM operators

Completes other duties as required

Regular attendance on-site at the workplace is required

This role is identified as requiring ITAR (International Traffic in Arms Regulations) compliance; therefore, qualified candidates must meet the definition of a U.S. Person (per EAR Part 772 and ITAR 120.15):

An individual who is granted U.S. citizenship, or

An individual who is granted U.S. permanent residence (i.e., a "Green Card" holder), or

An individual who is granted status as a "protected person"

Required Education and Work Experience

A high School Diploma or GED equivalent 

An associate degree or similar post-secondary or vocational training in a related field is preferred

A minimum of six (6) months of experience in inspection for machined parts and/or assemblies is required; aerospace industry experience is preferred

Other Required Skills and Abilities

Demonstrated accuracy in reading and interpreting blueprints, planning and engineering documents, quality standards, customer specifications, and other technical design standards

Advanced mathematical skills (add, subtract, multiply, and divide using fractions and decimal equivalents)

Experience in accurately reading precision measuring instrumentation, including mics, calipers, height gauges, tape measures, and other similar devices

Completion of assigned internal training for Level I Inspectors, and periodic retraining or recertification is required

Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing (English)

Physical Demands and Work Environment

To perform the essential functions of the role, employees must be able to perform the following activities with or without reasonable accommodations:

Regularly stand and walk throughout the facility, including all buildings and the manufacturing areas

Regularly lift, carry (short distances), and push/pull up to 50 pounds

Regularly climb steps, stairs, or ladders

Occasionally bend, crawl, stoop, squat, or kneel

Constantly communicate verbally and in writing (English) using a phone, texts, or other messaging

Visual acuity to accurately read mics, calipers, or other precision measuring instruments; accurately distinguish colors

Use hands and fingers to operate computer keyboards, measurement instruments, and manually examine parts

Working Conditions

Work is performed in a manufacturing shop environment where working conditions may vary significantly; the employee will be exposed to:

Excessive noise (hearing protection required)

Dust, smoke, fumes/vapors (occasionally)

Extreme temperatures (occasionally)

Hazardous equipment, including forklifts, hand tools, cranes or other lifting devices, and other equipment used in a machine shop environment

The use of PPE, including hearing protection, eye and hand protection, and safety footwear is required