Aerospace Quality Inspector

TRIGO ADR Americas•New Haven, CT

19d

About The Position

Under general supervision and reporting to Quality Management in Quality Operations, the Quality Inspector performs visual inspection operations, including in-process, final inspection, and first article inspections (FAIs) as appropriate. The role requires familiarity with hand tools and inspection under magnification. The inspector also helps verify test data and other applicable component data and documentation, and performs other duties identified by cognizant management. The position conducts dimensional, visual, surface-finish, and assembly inspections of aerospace machined components; performs receiving and final inspections; and interprets quality policies, procedures, blueprints, and other documentation. The inspector processes warehouse materials and supports corrective actions and root-cause identification. Work is performed efficiently and on time with minimal direction, in coordination with the Quality management team, TRIGO team, and external customers. Travel to suppliers may be required, including occasional long-distance driving. The work environment includes typical office conditions and may involve moderate-to-high noise. Physical activities include prolonged sitting, frequent use of hands and fingers, occasional standing and walking (approximately 1–2 miles per day), reaching, climbing or balancing, and stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling. The employee may occasionally lift or move up to 20 pounds. Specific vision requirements include close, distance, color, and peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus. The posting requires a general vision acuity test performed by a qualified professional, with specified near-vision, far-vision, and color-perception standards. U.S. or international citizenship, or permanent-resident status, is required depending on work location.

Requirements

Experience in dimensional inspection of aerospace machined components.
Experience performing FAIs to AS9102.
Experience with hand measurement tools and gages.
Knowledge of the CMM inspection process.
Knowledge and experience in GD&T (ASME Y14.5).
Knowledge and experience interpreting blueprints.
Experience with MS Outlook and Excel.
Valid driver’s license and auto insurance.
Ability to handle complex situations and solve complex problems.
Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet deadlines.
Ability to process and analyze technical and business information.
Ability to work in a team and communicate effectively verbally and in writing, including by telephone and email.
Ability to remain seated for up to five hours at a time.
Fluent English reading and writing skills.
Professionalism, integrity, attention to detail, independent decision-making, analytical skills, and sound professional judgment.
Ability to manage several objectives simultaneously; be detail-oriented, organized, and self-motivated.
Meet the stated general vision acuity requirements: near vision of Orthorater 8 (95%) or Jaeger #2 at 12 inches; far vision of Orthorater 4 (76%) or Snellen 20/50; color perception of 6 of 9 Orthorater plates.
U.S. or international citizenship, or permanent-resident status, depending on work location.

Nice To Haves

Prior practical experience implementing quality inspection tools and equipment.
Experience in RCCA and problem solving.
Three or more years of experience as a quality inspector or technician.
Three or more years of experience in an aerospace manufacturing facility.
Three or more years of experience in inspection duties, FAIs, GD&T, and blueprint interpretation.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office products.
Effective communication skills.
Any combination of education and experience may be considered.

Responsibilities

Perform in-process, final, and first article inspections (FAIs) as appropriate.
Inspect aerospace machined components dimensionally and perform visual, surface-finish, assembly, and receiving inspections.
Use hand measurement tools and gages to conduct conventional inspections to engineering requirements.
Assist in verifying test data and other applicable component data and associated documentation.
Read, interpret, and apply quality policies, procedures, blueprints, and other documentation.
Process warehouse materials.
Support positive corrective actions and identify root causes.
Perform other duties as assigned by cognizant management.
Travel to suppliers as needed, including occasional long-distance driving.

Benefits

$2,000 sign-on bonus.
12 days of paid vacation in the first year, increasing with service years.
10 days of paid sick time.
11 paid holidays.
Medical, dental, vision, short-term disability, long-term disability, critical illness, and life insurance coverage available for employees and dependents.
Champ Plan wellness and health program, free for eligible employees working at least 20 hours per week with anticipated annual earnings of $30,000; includes wellness initiatives, telehealth, and free or discounted prescriptions.
401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match: 100% match of the first 3% contributed and 50% match of the next 2%; immediate vesting.
Company-provided cell phone, laptop, and mobile Wi-Fi for business use.
Regular hourly pay for travel time.
Direct-paid travel arrangements for flights, hotels, and rental cars.
Travel reimbursements deposited with each payroll, including federal-rate mileage reimbursement for personal vehicles used on company business and per diem for meals and incidentals.
$1,500 employee referral bonus: $750 upon hire of a qualified referred employee (excluding rehires) and an additional $750 after the referred employee completes 90 days of employment.