Inspector

GKN • El Cajon, CA

10d • Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for the verification of product characteristics and associated manufacturing documentation and other quality records, utilizing a range of inspection techniques and methods including, but not limited to visual, mechanicals, automated, contact and non-contact. This responsibility will be discharged under the authority delegated by quality. This position is designated as safety-sensitive under Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations and is subject to random drug and alcohol testing.

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.
• Must be a US Citizen or Green Card Holder due to program security clearance requirements and/or SSA requirements.
• This job role requires proficiency in English, both verbal and written, that is 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. Responsible for maintaining those delegated authorities once granted.
• 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

• The compensation range for this position is between $22.00 - $27.00
• We’ll offer you fantastic challenges and amazing opportunities.
• This is your chance to be part of an organisation that has proven itself to be at the cutting edge of our industry; and is committed to pushing the boundaries even further.
• And with some of the best training on offer in the industry, who knows how far you can go?
• A Great Place to work needs a Great Way of Working
• Everyone is welcome to apply to GKN.
• We believe that we can only achieve our ambitions through a coming together of diverse minds who enjoy collaborating in an inspirational environment.
• Through our commitment to diversity, inclusion and belonging and by living our five powerful principles we’ve created a culture where everyone feels welcome to contribute.
• It’s a culture that won us ‘The Best Workplace Culture Award’.
• By embracing and celebrating what makes us unique we encourage everyone to bring their full self to work.
• We’re also committed to providing an accessible recruitment process, so if you require reasonable adjustments at any stage during our recruitment process please get in touch and let us know.
• We are the place where human dreams, plus human endeavour, shape the future of aerospace innovation and technology.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED