Incoming Inspection

TTM•Stafford Springs, CT

About The Position

TTM Technologies is hiring for an Incoming Inspection role. The position performs inspections of printed circuit boards, parts, and manufacturing tools to determine conformance with customer requirements, IPC guidelines, and written procedures. It records inspection results, completes quality documentation including first article inspections (FAIs), tests products, uses and programs coordinate measuring machine (CMM) equipment, and supports Program Managers and production workers in addressing quality issues. The role also conducts tool calibrations and helps with other quality decisions. The employee monitors product quality by identifying and documenting quality problems, recommending and implementing solutions, and controlling further processing or delivery of nonconforming products until deficiencies are corrected. The role includes communication with supervisors and managers, participation in safety practices, handling hazardous waste as directed, and cross-training in other quality-control areas. The employee may assist other departments when necessary. The position requires working with chemicals and using appropriate personal protective equipment. It involves following safety training, Job Safety Analyses, PPE assessments, safety data sheets, and other safety procedures. The role may require working up to 10 hours per day and overtime when needed, and includes physical activity such as lifting up to 40 pounds, bending, leaning, sitting, or standing for an entire shift. A high school diploma or equivalent is required. Previous manufacturing or aerospace industry experience is preferred. The position is eligible for a 90-day evaluation that includes a pay increase if key performance indicators are met.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
General math skills and ability to understand mechanical measurement concepts and their applications.
Ability to use hand-measuring tools such as calipers and gauges.
Ability to read blueprints.
Basic computer skills, including Excel, Word, internet, and email.
Knowledge and understanding of AS9100C and AS9102 standards.
Good English communication and mathematical skills.
Good reading vision, color discrimination, and depth perception, and ability to speak clearly.
Ability to perform routine tasks, work well with others, and adapt to a changing environment.
Detail-oriented and well organized, with conflict-resolution skills.
Ability to work up to 10 hours a day and work overtime when needed.
Ability to lift up to 40 pounds and bend, lean, sit, and/or stand for an entire shift.
Ability to safely work with or come into contact with chemical, physical (such as noise), or biological agents.
Ability to comply with TTM export control policies and applicable laws, including ITAR, EAR, and OFAC requirements.

Nice To Haves

Previous manufacturing experience.
Previous aerospace industry experience.

Responsibilities

Visually inspect printed circuit boards using inspection equipment and check conformance with customer, IPC, and written-procedure specifications.
Record inspection data and accepted or rejected quantities on inspection forms.
Perform dimensional inspections of parts and manufacturing tools using mechanical measuring devices.
Complete daily work and quality department documentation, including first article inspections (FAIs).
Program and use CMM equipment and evaluate its results.
Conduct tool calibrations and assist with quality decisions.
Monitor product quality; prevent, identify, and record nonconformities; recommend and provide solutions; verify implementation; and control further processing or delivery of nonconforming products until deficiencies are corrected.
Test products and complete related documentation.
Support Program Managers and production workers with quality issues.
Communicate regularly with supervisors and managers, suggest and compose procedural changes, and report safety hazards and issues.
Maintain a clean and safe work environment and report accidents, near misses, and safety concerns.
Generate, accumulate, and handle hazardous waste as directed by the Environmental, Health, and Safety Manager.
Use required personal protective equipment and follow applicable safety training, Job Safety Analyses, PPE assessments, safety data sheets, procedures, and alerts.
Cross-train in other quality-control areas and assist other departments when necessary.