FAI Coordinator

DEMGY PACIFIC•Tacoma, WA

6d•$25 - $30•Onsite

About The Position

The FAI Coordinator supports the timely completion of First Article Inspection Reports (FAIRs) by organizing required documentation, creating and maintaining Forms 1-3 in Net-Inspect, and coordinating the FAI schedule. This position reviews customer-owned engineering and supporting records to accurately populate FAI documentation, communicates established priorities to the FAI team, and follows up on open items to keep product moving. The role is primarily administrative and coordination focused. Technical, aerospace, manufacturing, or inspection experience is desired but not required; training will be provided to develop FAI and Quality Assurance knowledge. As skills and capability develop, this position may support basic product inspection and measurement activities and provides an opportunity to grow into higher-level Quality Assurance roles.

Requirements

Ability to review customer-owned engineering drawings, specifications, and purchase order requirements to identify information needed for FAI documentation
Ability to learn, create, update, and maintain AS9102 Forms 1, 2, and 3 in Net-Inspect or similar systems
Strong document control and record organization skills, including gathering certifications, material records, special process certifications, inspection records, and other required FAI documentation
Ability to manage multiple priorities and maintain an accurate FAI schedule based on established production and customer priorities
Strong follow-up skills with the ability to track open actions, missing documentation, and dependencies through completion
Effective written and verbal communication skills with the ability to coordinate across Quality, Engineering, Operations, Planning, and other departments
High attention to detail and accuracy when entering data and reviewing documentation
Ability to work independently within established processes and escalate issues when information, documentation, or support is needed
Proficient: Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams, and electronic quality/document management systems
High school diploma or equivalent, required
The employee will be required to routinely operate a motor vehicle and lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Nice To Haves

prior technical drawing experience is preferred but not required
Working knowledge of ERP/MRP systems and electronic document systems, preferred
Familiarity with AS9102 First Article Inspection requirements, engineering drawings, GD&T, or dimensional inspection, preferred but not required
Net-Inspect experience preferred
1-2 years of administrative, document control, manufacturing, quality, or related experience, preferred but not required
Experience working with detailed records, technical documentation, or data entry, preferred
Previous aerospace, manufacturing, quality, inspection, or technical experience, preferred but not required

Responsibilities

Create and maintain AS9102 Forms 1, 2, and 3 in Net-Inspect using customer-owned engineering and available production records
Gather and organize required FAI supporting documentation, including certifications, material records, special process certifications, inspection results, and other objective evidence
Maintain the FAI schedule and communicate daily priorities to the FAI team based on established plans and customer/production needs
Follow up on missing documentation, inspection results, approvals, and other open items that may delay FAI completion or product movement
Monitor FAI status and identify schedule risks or constraints for escalation to Quality leadership
Coordinate with Quality, Engineering, Operations, Planning, Purchasing, and other departments to obtain information needed to complete FAIR packages
Ensure FAI records are complete, organized, and entered accurately before routing for technical review or approval
Maintain visibility of FAI backlog, current priorities, and aging items
Support submission and record retention of completed FAIRs in customer-required systems as applicable
Generate routine FAI status and turnaround-time reporting
Based on demonstrated capability and completed training, support basic dimensional inspection or part measurement activities as assigned
Develop technical Quality Assurance skills, including engineering drawing interpretation, dimensional inspection, AS9102 requirements, and related quality processes
Uphold and comply with Demgy’s Code of Ethics and Conduct
Follow safety policies
Contribute to the success of the company’s environmental, health & safety program
Maintain a positive working relationship with co-workers in all departments
Maintain accurate documentation as required, following Demgy Pacific’s document and record control procedures as applicable to the position
Ensure that housekeeping within the department is properly maintained
Follow Demgy 5S program (workstation organization/locations maintained)
Follow policies outlined in the Employee Handbook
Perform other duties as directed by the supervisor