Quality Assurance Inspector II

ARROWHEAD PRODUCTS CORPORATION • Los Alamitos, CA

22h • $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 determining the most practical inspection method and technique, planning the sequence of operations, and selecting precision measuring instruments and equipment for dimensional inspection of units. The inspector will conduct first article, receiving, in-process, and final inspections, visually and dimensionally inspecting a wide variety of airframes parts and aerospace assemblies/components. Responsibilities also include witnessing first piece part production, observing in-process inspection during build-up stages, performing final assembly inspection, and observing testing operations to ensure quality and compliance with specifications. Additionally, the role involves inspecting incoming materials, verifying certifications, checking traceability information, and certifying the proper mixing of bonding agents. The inspector will examine reinforced plastic and rubber products for defects, check configurations and dimensions, prepare shipping documentation, monitor oven and cure processes, and perform or observe testing operations. The role also includes preparing rework tags, inspection reports, and documentation, coordinating rejections with relevant departments, assembling end-item documentation, and maintaining history files and records. This job description is not all-inclusive, and other duties may be assigned.

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 effective 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 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 nature and extent of inspection requirements.
• Determines most practical inspection method and technique; plans sequence of operation; selects precision measuring instruments and equipment to dimensionally inspect units.
• Performs surface table inspections using standard positioning, measuring and layout instruments and equipment.
• Uses shop mathematics, decimals and fractions in the performance of the work.
• 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 tractability; 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.
• Prepare 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.

What This Job Offers

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