Final Quality Inspector

Custom Control Sensors•Phoenix, AZ

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Final Quality Inspector verifies finished product conformity, prepares and maintains AS9102 First Article Inspection Reports (FAIRs), processes customer warranty returns, and ensures shipment documentation is complete, accurate, and properly certified. The role provides quality control between manufacturing completion and product release, ensuring products meet applicable engineering, customer, regulatory, and quality management system requirements before acceptance into finished goods inventory or shipment. The inspector conducts final product acceptance inspections; prepares and tracks FAIRs using Net-Inspect; coordinates warranty return and RMA processing; and prepares, validates, and certifies shipment documentation. Within documented qualifications and delegated authority, the inspector may accept or reject finished products, place products on quality hold, initiate discrepancy reports, complete and certify standard inspection and shipment documents, and prepare FAIR packages for review. The position does not independently authorize engineering deviations, use-as-is dispositions, customer-delegated product release, FAA Form 8130-3 issuance, or commercial warranty and credit decisions unless separately qualified and formally authorized. The role is with Custom Control Sensors, LLC, a manufacturer of pressure, temperature, and liquid flow switches and sensors serving aerospace, defense, and industrial markets. The company is ISO 9001 and AS 9100 certified.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent GED.
Two or more years of experience in manufacturing inspection, quality control, or a related technical discipline is listed as preferred in the qualifications; the job summary also describes this experience as preferred.
Ability to interpret engineering drawings, manufacturing specifications, and inspection requirements.
Working knowledge of dimensional inspection equipment and basic measurement techniques.
Strong attention to detail and demonstrated ability to maintain accurate technical records.
Proficiency with computers, electronic recordkeeping, and Microsoft Office applications.
Effective written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to coordinate multiple assignments and meet production deadlines without compromising product conformity.

Nice To Haves

Experience in aerospace or other regulated manufacturing environments.
Familiarity with AS9100 and AS9102 requirements.
Experience preparing FAIR packages using Net-Inspect.
Working knowledge of geometric dimensioning and tolerance (GD&T).
Experience reviewing manufacturing travelers, ATPs, and customer quality clauses.
Experience with Certificates of Conformance and shipment documentation.
Experience with warranty returns, RMA processing, and product investigations.
Familiarity with customer source inspection and delegated product release requirements.

Responsibilities

Perform final visual, dimensional, and documentation inspections of completed products against approved engineering drawings, specifications, and customer requirements.
Verify required manufacturing operations, functional testing, and inspection activities are completed and accepted.
Review manufacturing travelers, acceptance test procedures (ATPs), inspection records, and other quality documentation for completeness and accuracy.
Confirm product identification, part numbers, revisions, serial numbers, lot traceability, and required markings.
Identify, document, and segregate nonconforming products; record inspection results and apply authorized inspection stamps or signatures.
Prevent acceptance or release of products with unresolved quality or documentation discrepancies.
Prepare and maintain full and partial/delta AS9102 FAIRs using Net-Inspect, including ballooned drawings and applicable AS9102 Forms 1, 2, and 3.
Collect and verify FAIR supporting documentation, coordinate resolution of missing information or discrepancies, submit FAIR packages for review and customer approval, and maintain records and approval status.
Coordinate receipt, identification, inspection, documentation, testing, evaluation, disposition, and closure of customer warranty returns and RMAs.
Maintain accurate RMA and Returned Switch Report (RSR) records; verify returned-product and customer information; conduct and document initial as-received visual inspections.
Collect return-related photographs, test records, inspection findings, and other supporting evidence; assist with customer return investigation reports and recommended dispositions.
Coordinate warranty return processing with Customer Service, Engineering, Manufacturing, and Quality Engineering.
Determine shipment documentation requirements by reviewing customer purchase orders, quality clauses, engineering requirements, and applicable specifications.
Prepare, validate, and certify applicable Certificates of Conformance, inspection reports, acceptance test records, material certifications, special process certifications, and other shipment documents.
Verify shipment documentation against manufacturing and shipping records, resolve missing records and discrepancies, and confirm required inspections, testing, FAIR approvals, and quality reviews are complete before release.
Coordinate shipment documentation holds with Shipping, Customer Service, Manufacturing, and Quality Engineering; maintain electronic and physical records for traceability and audit readiness.
Escalate shipments requiring customer-delegated release, source inspection, FAA documentation, or other restricted approvals to authorized personnel.
Accept or reject finished products, place products on quality hold, initiate discrepancy reports and corrective action requests, and escalate warranty return discrepancies or potential product escapes within delegated authority.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Supervisor and/or Quality Manager.