Design Quality Inspector

Embraer•Fort Lauderdale, FL

20d

About The Position

The Design Quality Inspector evaluates business processes, functions, and procedures to ensure compliance with customer requirements and airworthiness regulations. The role inspects incoming, received, and shipped materials; verifies inventory transactions and adjustments; performs dimensional inspections as needed; and maintains inspection documentation. The inspector operates and monitors inspection equipment, analyzes quality data, supports nonconformance investigations, and collaborates with cross-functional teams to gather and provide performance-related information. The position also maintains repair station documentation and systems and supports approved special projects. The inspector ensures quality and aeronautical standards are met, including applicable ANAC, ISO, SAE, FAA, and Embraer requirements. The role reviews process maps and operational procedures, recommends improvements, follows repair services and related quality, analyzes KPIs, maintains the Repair Station database, inspects and approves received items, prepares discrepancy and nonconformance reports, and performs shipping inspections. Shipping responsibilities include issuing Certificates of Conformance and other required airworthiness documentation, processing shipments on time, and completing associated records. The inspector also verifies shelf-life, expiration, and traceability information; uploads and analyzes data from calibrated inspection equipment; and supports Quality, Inventory Control, and supervisory personnel. Candidates must have 5–7 years of experience in quality inspection, quality assurance, or a related discipline. A bachelor’s degree is required, or preferred with 5 or more years of related experience. Candidates must have hands-on experience in aviation airworthiness certification, regulatory release documentation, and FAA/EASA compliance, including documentation such as FAA Form 8130-3, Certificates of Conformance, Airworthiness Certificates, and EASA Form 1. Experience as an FAA Designated Manufacturing Inspection Representative (DMIR), or in equivalent delegated airworthiness and conformity inspection responsibilities, is highly desired. The job requires Portuguese and English proficiency, quality and process-improvement knowledge, familiarity with SAP Quality Control and other listed company systems, and the ability to work safely in compliance with applicable regulations. Employees are expected to satisfy work-schedule requirements and work overtime when requested.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required, or preferred with 5 or more years of related experience.
5–7 years of experience in quality inspection, quality assurance, or a related discipline.
Experience with quality management systems, process improvement, workflow analysis, and organizational development methodologies.
Demonstrated experience in aviation airworthiness, regulatory compliance, and certification documentation, including issuance and/or approval of FAA Form 8130-3, Certificates of Conformance, Airworthiness Certificates, EASA Form 1, and other aviation regulatory release documents.
Hands-on experience in aviation airworthiness certification, regulatory release documentation, and FAA/EASA compliance; candidates without this experience will not be considered.
Knowledge of quality fundamentals, quality techniques and management programs, information systems, tools, and requirements.
Aeronautical familiarity, including manufacturer liability and quality inspection techniques for parts and components.
Knowledge of SAP Quality Control module.
Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Portuguese and English language proficiency.
Sound judgment, attention to detail, and ability to apply training and technical knowledge effectively.
Highly organized and detail-oriented, with a broad understanding of quality assurance principles and related functional areas.
Ability to understand and execute broad practices in the assigned field and related fields, and to complete complex assignments with minimal supervision.
Knowledge of Six Sigma, Lean, Kaizen, process management, change management, and advanced statistical techniques.
Strong quantitative, analytical, and statistical skills.
Ability to work safely and comply with regulatory requirements, including OSHA, EPA, and state and federal regulations.
Ability to satisfy work-schedule requirements and work overtime when requested.

Nice To Haves

Experience serving as an FAA Designated Manufacturing Inspection Representative (DMIR), or performing equivalent delegated airworthiness and conformity inspection responsibilities, is highly desired.
PCF (Profissional Credenciado de Fabricação) and ANAC courses for shipping inspection.

Responsibilities

Ensure quality and aeronautical standards are fulfilled, incorporating improvements into existing documentation.
Review and analyze process maps and operational procedures, recommending improvements to maintain regulatory and quality certifications.
Follow up on repair services and control the quality of activities and support received.
Communicate with department members about technical issues.
Generate reports that analyze key performance indicators (KPIs).
Analyze KPIs to foster business process improvements.
Maintain and update the Repair Station database.
Ensure compliance with FAA, ANAC, and Embraer standards and maintain current knowledge of FAA regulations and compliance requirements.
Approve items received after inspection.
Enter data into computer information systems.
Check incoming quality documentation and prepare discrepancy reports for incoming inspections.
Perform shipping inspections and issue Certificates of Conformance and other required airworthiness documentation.
Ensure NFO, Express, and Scheduled shipments are processed correctly and on time.
Report damages and discrepancies for accounting, reimbursement, and record-keeping purposes; complete shipping and receiving reports and related documentation.
Prepare nonconformance reports detailing rejected or noncompliant parts, including identification, quantities, discrepancies, technical classifications, findings, and recommendations.
Request re-inspection of inventory and stock items as required.
Upload and analyze data collected from calibrated inspection equipment.
Verify shelf-life, expiration, and traceability information against system records and inspected items.
Support the Quality Engineer, Inventory Control Analyst, and Quality Supervisor with their processes.
Participate in approved special projects and support implementation activities as assigned.
Adhere to applicable safety and regulatory requirements, including OSHA, EPA, and state and federal regulations.
Incorporate Lean and P3E concepts into daily activities, strive for continuous improvement, protect confidential and proprietary information, and perform other duties as assigned.