Quality Assurance Inspector II

ARROWHEAD PRODUCTS CORPORATION•Los Alamitos, CA

28d•$23 - $26•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. This role involves conducting various types of inspections, witnessing production, and ensuring strict compliance with specifications and standards.

Requirements

High School degree or GED.
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 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.
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

Performs in-process and final inspection of products for airframe and missile manufacturing.
Analyzes engineering blueprints, process specifications, shop travelers, and manufacturing planning documents.
Determines the most practical inspection method and technique, plans the sequence of operations, and selects precision measuring instruments.
Performs surface table inspections using standard positioning, measuring, and layout instruments.
Conducts first article, receiving inspection, in-process inspection, and final inspection assignments.
Visually and dimensionally inspects a wide variety of airframe 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.
Inspects incoming metallic and fiber materials, plastic and rubber compounds for correct formulation, serialization, identification, cure date, and shelf life.
Verifies vendor and material certifications; checks heat codes, batch and lot numbers.
Inspects reinforced plastic and rubber products for defects.
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.
Monitors oven and cure processes and records temperature readings and dwell time.
Performs or observes pressurization and leak tests.
Prepares rework tags, inspection reports, and documentation.
Coordinates rejection with MRB, engineering, and customer representatives.
Assembles end item documentation for review and acceptance of finished products.
Prepares and maintains history files, records, and reports.
Directs work activities of QC Inspectors I.