Inspector - 1st Shift - Repair Solutions

GKN Aerospace Careers • CA

120d • $22 - $24

About The Position

GKN Aerospace is reimagining air travel: going further, faster and greener! Fuelled by great people whose expertise and creativity sets the standards in our industry, we’re inspired by the opportunities to innovate and break boundaries. We’re proud to play a part in protecting the world’s democracies. And we’re committed to putting sustainability at the centre of everything we do, opening up and protecting our planet. With over 16,000 employees across 33 manufacturing sites in 12 countries we serve over 90% of the world’s aircraft and engine manufacturers and achieved sales of £3.35 bn.in 2023. There are no limits to where you can take your career.

Requirements

• High school Diploma or GED Equivalent
• 3+ years of experience in first article, in-process, and final inspection methods and techniques and following relevant work instructions within a manufacturing environment.
• 1+ years of experience with AS9100 series requirements.
• 1+ years of experience working with LEAN processes and practices.
• US Citizen to comply with export compliance / defense technical access requirements
• Proficiency in English, both verbal and written, sufficient to understand and effectively follow written safety procedures, company policies, work instructions, operations manuals, and more in a manufacturing environment.
• Reliable and satisfactory attendance is an essential job function of this role and is critical in meeting operations and business needs.

Nice To Haves

• GKN Experience
• CMM inspection Experience
• Experience in an Aerospace operating environment
• Apprenticeship, Associate’s Degree in a technical subject or equivalent.
• Awareness of AS9100 series requirements.
• Previous delegated product acceptance authority granted by an Aerospace OEM or regulatory authority.
• Familiarity with 3D model based Engineering

Responsibilities

• Utilize micrometers, calipers, gauges, and other precision inspection tools for Inspection processes
• Inspect, review and approve parts flow through various stages of operations.
• Ensure quality parts are aligned with customer specs and requirements based on operation sheets and blueprints.
• Exemplifying a safety-first mind-set and ensuring that the GKN Aerospace Health, Safety and Environmental policies and standards are followed.
• Responsible for performing inspection processes as described by the product work instructions and/or other directions.
• Responsible for performing first article inspections in line with site operating policies, procedures and work instructions.
• Responsible for execution customer and regulatory delegated inspection processes as authorized by those parties.
• Support root cause analysis, preventative and corrective action to reduce/eliminate non-conformances
• Maintain positive, team relationships with internal and external customers, as well as co-workers
• Support continuous improvement of production and inspection processes by implementing Lean initiatives

Benefits

• Fantastic challenges and amazing opportunities
• Best training on offer in the industry

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees