Quality Inspector

Cadence Aerospace, QFI Operations is a leading innovator in the advancement of metal forming processes, metal cutting technologies, alternate tooling material and methodologies, and Advanced Aerospace Assembly Technology.

Quality Control Inspector Essential Job Duties

• Approves incoming or outgoing metal materials by confirming specifications; conducting visual and measurement tests; rejecting and returning unacceptable materials.
• Performs inspection of purchased parts, materials, components and equipment as materials are received from operators, vendors or subcontractors.
• Examine plans, engineering documents, part lists, drawings, etc. to determine product parameters.
• Verify first article inspection and/or in-process inspection samples to the full requirements of drawings.
• Documents inspection results by completing reports and logs; summarizing re-work and scrap; inputs data into quality database.
• Assist in determining methods, sequences and procedures necessary for inspection.
• Utilizes inspection measuring devices where necessary.
• Tag inspected/approved items and disburse to correct location.
• Prepare appropriate paperwork for returned & rejected parts.
• Execute 100% inspection of various received parts on a daily basis.
• Daily reporting on inspection findings and results.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

 Requirements

Education, Experience, Knowledge and Skills:

• 2 years college preferred; combination of education and work experience may be equivalent.
• High school diploma or GED required
• Must have 3 years aerospace manufacturing metal experience.
• 2 years manufacturing quality control inspection experience; CQI designation a plus.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. These skills are important for measuring, calibrating and calculating specifications.
• Ability to visually inspect, verify and review material, equipment, tools, operational areas, and documentation to the established standards.
• Ability to read, understand, and apply contractual requirements, standards, specifications, governmental regulations, or technical procedures.
• Able to communicate effectively and clearly through verbal and written means. Have a positive attitude when working with internal and external customers in the workplace.
• Must have the ability to make recommendations to effectively resolve problems or issues, by using judgment that is consistent with quality and customer standards, practices, policies, procedures, regulation or government law.
• Experience with Quality audits and major audits such as - ISO9001/AS9100.
• Training in Lean or Six Sigma and a track record of success using that training to drive improvements and/or enhance quality preferred; Six Sigma belt status is a plus.
• Experience with MRP/ERP systems and an understanding of how the system works.
• Ability to read customer specifications, blueprints, mylars, job travelers.
• Ability to interpret an extensive variety of instructions and deal with several variables in work situations.
• Ability to analyzing information, reporting results, promoting process improvement suggestions.
• Able to successfully work in a changing environment.
• Ability to work in fast paced production environment.
• Ability to organize and prioritize work.
• Excellent documentation and record-keeping abilities.
• Basic computer skills; knowledge of MS Office.

Company Shared Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, life benefits and PTO (Paid Time Off); additional employee paid benefit options available.

Equal Opportunity Employer, minority/female/disability/veteran