Quality Assurance Inspector II

ARROWHEAD PRODUCTS CORPORATION•Los Alamitos, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Performs the in-process and final inspection of products used in airframe and missile manufacturing. Analyzes engineering blueprints, process specifications, shop travelers, and manufacturing planning documents to determine the nature and extent of inspection requirements.

Requirements

Requires High School degree or GED.
Requires 5+ years related Quality Assurance inspection experience.
Experience must include interface with customer source representatives, government sources, internal departments, and senior management.
US Citizenship or permanent residency.
Must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
Must be able to read and analyze engineering drawings and blueprints to determine requirements.
Must be proficient in the use of basic inspection tools, calipers, scales, height gauges, optical aids, micrometers, and GD&T.
Must have experience with production processes such as assembly, forming, tooling, welding (fusion & resistance), heat treat, cleaning.
Must have experience with production machinery and equipment such as press forming, tube bending, and other fabrication.
Must have knowledge of metallic materials such as stainless, nickel, titanium, aluminum.
Must have experience with composites materials and production processes such as elastomers, resins, and composite reinforcement material.
Must be familiar with AS9102 standards and software, and military specifications.
Experience must demonstrate ability to direct work activities of QC Inspectors I.
Must interface effectively across organizational levels.
Must have good organizational skills and maintain accurate, complete documentation.
Must be able to solve problems including root cause and corrective actions.
Must have excellent communication skills, both written and oral.
Must be proficient with the use of the Internet, MS Word/Outlook.

Nice To Haves

Related AA or trade school degree preferred.
ASQ Certified Quality Inspector preferred.
Experience working in AS9100 production environment preferred.
Experience using Net-Inspect standards and software preferred.
Working knowledge of NetInspect, Inspection Expert, AS9100, AS9101, Boeing, Northrop, Lockheed Martin, UTAS, Honeywell, and DCMA specifications.
ASQ Certified Quality Inspector (CQI) certification is expected to be achieved within 12 months from the first day of employment.

Responsibilities

Determines the most practical inspection method and technique; plans the sequence of operations; selects precision measuring instruments and equipment to dimensionally inspect units.
Performs surface table inspections using standard positioning, measuring, and layout instruments and equipment.
Conducts first article, receiving inspection, in-process inspection, and final inspection assignments; visually and dimensionally inspects a wide variety of airframes parts and aerospace assemblies/components.
Witnesses first piece part production and certifies acceptability; observes and performs in-process inspection during component build-up and sub-assembly stages; performs final assembly inspection and observes testing operations to assure quality, workmanship, and strict compliance with Arrowhead, military space, and commercial specifications and standards.
Inspects incoming metallic and fiber materials, plastic, and rubber compounds for correct formulation call-out, serialization, identification, cure date, and shelf life; verifies vendor and material certifications; checks heat codes, batch, and lot numbers to assure product traceability; certifies the proper mixing and blending of bonding agents and adhesives.
Inspects reinforced plastic and rubber products for delaminating, blisters, porosity, bond, elasticity, gauge, surface smoothness, and similar defects or characteristics.
Checks configuration and part dimensions with or without the aid of assembly check gauges, fixtures, and tooling.
Prepares shipping data package for non-metal (soft goods) components/assemblies in accordance with contractual requirements.
Monitors oven and cure processes and records temperature readings and dwell time; performs or observes pressurization and leak test using plant air, nitrogen, and helium.
Prepares rework tags, inspection reports, and documentation.
Coordinates rejection with MRB, engineering, and customer representatives for depositions and process refinement.
Assembles end-item documentation for the review and acceptance of finished products.
Prepares and maintains history files, records, and reports.
Other duties may be assigned.