Quality Assurance Composite Assembly Inspector (Temporary)

Airbus•Fort Erie, ON

About The Position

The Quality Assurance Composite Assembly Inspector will be responsible for various inspection tasks within the manufacturing and assembly processes. This role involves visual inspections, verification of materials and components, recording nonconformities, and participating in root cause analysis. The inspector will also be responsible for preparing documentation and ensuring adherence to quality standards and KPIs. This is a temporary position.

Requirements

College Diploma in Mechanical Engineering Technician or Technologist, or relevant experience.
5 years of composite experience (Manufacturing/Assembly Inspection).
Experience with a Quality Assurance System (ISO 9001, AS 9100).
Ability to work under broad supervision.
Independent and able to work with a team.
Attention to detail.
Able to manage time effectively and prioritize work.
Able to work under pressure to meet demanding work schedules.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Excellent problem-solving skills.
Able to write accurate technical reports.
Ability to read various Blueprints.
Able to use measurement tools.

Nice To Haves

NDT/Ultrasonic Inspection experience.

Responsibilities

Perform visual inspections of assembly and paint.
Verify potting material shelf life.
Verify installation of inserts and components as per drawing.
Conduct visual inspections for improper or insufficient coverage, rough surfaces, pitting, dust inclusions, orange peel, tears, sagging, or blistering.
Inspect parts to planned MIDs, Inspection documents, and drawings.
Record nonconformities and quarantine nonconforming parts with red tags.
Create and maintain inspection plans and procedures.
Participate in and lead root cause and corrective action processes using tools like Rapid 5 Whys and 8D.
Perform First Article Inspections to AS9102 requirements.
Execute inspections to meet planned weekly and daily KPIs for Assembly Inspection Plans.
Serve as a guide to Assembly technicians by sharing requirements and acceptance criteria for Inspection.
Participate in all initial and recurrent training to maintain certifying staff authorities.
Perform trim inspections, including verification of tool validity and inspection of parts to planned MIDs, Inspection documents, and drawings.
Perform shipping inspections, including verifying completion of all inspection stages, inspecting parts to planned MIDs, Inspection documents, and drawings, and preparing shipping documentation including Form Ones and C of Cs.
Review all materials in kits for shelf life and out-life remaining during lay-up inspection.
Verify that all materials have been cut and identified with ply number and orientation.
Verify that Material Identification Sheets are complete.
Verify validity of tooling for lay-up and core inspections.
Perform visual inspections for damage, cell ruptures, contamination (dust/oil) during core inspection.
Inspect parts to planned MIDs, Inspection documents, and drawings for core inspection.
Serve as a guide to Layup technicians by sharing requirements and acceptance criteria for Inspection.