Aerospace Quality Inspector

PCC Talent Acquisition Portal•Kent, WA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Protective Coatings Inc., a leading provider of full-service finishing for the aerospace, electronics, and medical industries, is seeking a Level 3 Quality In-Process Inspector. This role requires a comprehensive understanding of internal processes, associated specifications, quality requirements, testing, and acceptance criteria. The inspector will demonstrate expert blueprint reading skills to determine critical drawing tolerances and finishing requirements, utilizing advanced measurement equipment. Basic math and computer skills (MS Word, MS Excel) are necessary for SPC charting and Gage R&R. The position involves making informed decisions on rework dispositioning, resolving work problems, and monitoring/documenting controlled processing bakes and cures, as well as weekly equipment probe checks. Candidates must be flexible, adaptable, resourceful, innovative, possess strong business ethics, and be good communicators. Responsibilities include inspecting critical and decorative paint finishes, part mark applications, masking requirements, and confirming compliance of outside test reports. Leadership and mentoring skills are also expected.

Requirements

Ability to independently perform all the duties of a Level 1 and Level 2 Quality In-Process Inspector.
Excellent vision whether or not corrected including normal color vision.
Good communication skills.
Ability to work alone or as a member of a team, good cooperative skills.
Ability to stand for prolonged periods with limited movement.
Blueprint reading experience in finish applications.
Experience in the calibration and use of inspection measuring equipment such as micrometers, calipers, coating thickness gages (i.e. Permascopes), bore gages, and glossometers.
Familiarized with aerospace finish process specifications and the ability to interpret required finish criteria and testings.
Understanding of Configuration Management.
Computer skills in MS Word and Excel, with preferred experience in SPC charting and Gage R&R.
Basic mathematic skills: add, subtract, multiply and divide using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals.
Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a fast paced and changing environment with multiple priorities.
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
3 year minimum experience as a Level II Quality In-process Inspector (or equivalent to job description).

Nice To Haves

Expert level of blueprint reading in order to determine critical drawing tolerances and specific finishing requirements directly involving dimensional control.
Use of advanced measurement equipment such as micrometers, (telescope, dial, and pistol grip) bore gages, and Sunnen PG bore gage.
Basic knowledge of math skills and computer skills including MS Word and MS Excel, in order to perform SPC charting and Gage R&R.
Ability to make informed decisions regarding proper rework dispositioning, and complete confidence and ability to resolve work problems or assist workers in solving work problems.
Monitoring and documentation of controlled processing bakes and cures such as Stress and Embrittlement bakes, and required paint finish cures, as well as the required weekly equipment probe checks to ensure oven temperature compliance.
Ability and desire to be flexible and adaptable in a fast-paced production environment.
Resourceful and innovative.
Presenting a strong business ethic and compliance to leadership and company policies.
Good communicator with the ability to represent the company in a positive manner.
Inspection of critical and decorative paint finishes, setup and inspection of part mark applications, perform setup and verifications of masking requirements in accordance with drawing and/or customer requirements, simple internal rework dispositions, and the confirmation of compliance and documentation outside test reports.
Leadership and mentoring skills.
Preferred experience in SPC charting and Gage R&R.

Responsibilities

Understand, adhere, and demonstrate to the company’s commitment to quality and safety.
Maintaining regular and punctual attendance according to shift-times or a pre-arranged work schedule.
Follow all policies, procedures, and work instructions.
Wear and maintain proper personal equipment (PPE).
Perform and monitor required controlled bakes and cures of coatings (plating and paint).
Perform equipment testing of bake oven equipment to confirm compliance (probe checks).
Review and confirmation of compliance of masking and finish requirements with the use of aerospace blueprints, customer sketches, internal technique cards, and relevant process specifications.
Performing various visual inspections and measurement testing of all finishes or processes performed at Protective Coatings.
Final Inspection evaluation of finished orders to ensure completeness and conformance to processing as required by customer purchase order, aerospace drawings, and specification requirements.
Review and approval of process certifications (Certificate of Conformance).
Perform part mark set-up and inspection.
Compare certifications or Test Reports with PO (Receiving Inspection).
Performing calibration and verification of calibration of various inspection equipment including, but not limited to: micrometers, calipers, Permascopes to name a few.
Using Go and No-Go gages to determine dimensional compliance (i.e. spline, thread, and pin gages).
Perform pre and post dimensional inspections of coatings to confirm compliance to drawing tolerances and/or customer requirements using inspection equipment such as micrometers, calipers, Permascopes, height gages, bore gages (retractable dial, PG bore, pistol grip and telescope).
Mentoring and training of lower level In-Process Quality Inspectors of the various inspection techniques, the use of inspection tools and the required calibration checks of equipment.
Assisting the Quality Assurance department in the evaluation and dispositioning of non-conforming production orders.