Final Quality Inspector

Custom Control Sensors•Phoenix, AZ

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. This role provides quality control between manufacturing completion and product release, verifying that products meet applicable engineering, customer, regulatory, and quality management system requirements before entering finished goods inventory or being shipped. The inspector performs final product acceptance inspections; prepares FAIR packages using Net-Inspect; coordinates warranty return and RMA processing; and prepares, validates, and certifies shipment documentation. Within documented qualifications and delegated authority, the position may accept or reject finished products, place products on quality hold, initiate discrepancy reports and request corrective action, certify standard inspection and shipment documentation, prepare FAIR packages, and identify and escalate warranty return discrepancies or potential product escapes. The role 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.

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.
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 completion and acceptance of required manufacturing operations, functional testing, and inspection activities.
Review manufacturing travelers, acceptance test procedures (ATPs), inspection records, and 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 Forms 1, 2, and 3.
Review engineering drawings and identify applicable design characteristics for inspection reporting.
Collect and verify supporting FAIR documentation, coordinate resolution of missing information or discrepancies, submit packages for review and customer approval, and maintain records and approval status.
Coordinate receipt, identification, inspection, documentation, testing, troubleshooting, and failure analysis of customer-returned products.
Maintain RMA and Returned Switch Report (RSR) records; verify return details and warranty information; document as-received inspections and collect supporting evidence.
Assist with customer return investigation reports and recommended dispositions; track returns through evaluation, disposition, corrective action, and closure.
Coordinate warranty return processing with Customer Service, Engineering, Manufacturing, and Quality Engineering.
Prepare, validate, and certify applicable product shipment documentation, including Certificates of Conformance, inspection reports, acceptance test records, material certifications, and special process certifications.
Review purchase orders, quality clauses, engineering requirements, and specifications to determine shipment documentation requirements.
Validate shipment identification, quantities, and traceability against manufacturing and shipping records; confirm required inspections, testing, FAIR approvals, and quality reviews are complete before release.
Resolve documentation errors, missing records, certification discrepancies, and shipment holds in coordination with relevant teams.
Maintain electronic and physical records for traceability, customer requirements, and audit readiness; escalate shipments requiring restricted or separately authorized approvals.
Accept or reject finished products, place products on quality hold, initiate discrepancy reports, request corrective action, and escalate warranty return discrepancies or potential product escapes within delegated authority.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Supervisor and/or Quality Manager.