Quality Assurance Inspector - D Shift

Ducommun•Parsons, KS

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Quality Assurance Inspector tests and inspects products at various stages of production and compiles and evaluates statistical data to assess and maintain product quality and reliability. The role interprets engineering drawings, schematic diagrams, and formulas; determines applicable quality and reliability standards; selects products for testing; records and evaluates test data; and reports deviations from standards. It may recommend changes to quality or production standards and prepare or enter data for analysis. The inspector performs first-part, production, receiving, final, and dimensional inspections; completes First Article Inspection Reports; generates MRR tags; validates product verification; reviews work orders; performs tool calibration; and supports production personnel in determining product conformance. The role also prepares for and facilitates customer source inspections, maintains the Shop Risk System, participates in quality meetings, and handles hazardous waste generated in the work area. Other duties may be assigned. The position is at Ducommun’s Parsons, Kansas facility, which manufactures precision parts for passenger and military aircraft. The stated D shift runs Thursday through Sunday, 6 p.m. to 6 a.m., after the training period. Depending on a candidate’s skills, qualifications, and experience, hiring may be at entry (I), intermediate (II), or expert (III) level.

Requirements

High school diploma, with up to 3 years of related experience in the job function and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Ability to use measuring instruments, including calipers, a height gage, and scales.
Ability to determine whether products are acceptable or unacceptable at inspection stages.
Ability to prepare and present source-inspection packages to customer source inspectors.
Ability to read and interpret blueprints, mylars, and other inspection media.
Basic computer knowledge and skills.
Strong analytical and communication skills.
Good attention to detail; conscientious, organized, and meticulous recordkeeping.
Ability to read and understand internal procedures and policies and follow verbal and written instructions.
Team-oriented approach and a continuous-improvement outlook.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of ISO and SPC.

Responsibilities

Interpret engineering drawings, schematic diagrams, and formulas and confer with management or engineering staff to determine quality and reliability standards.
Select products at specified production stages and test dimensions, performance, and mechanical, electrical, or chemical characteristics.
Record test data, evaluate results, and write reports identifying conformance or deviations from standards.
Recommend modifications to quality or production standards to achieve optimum quality within equipment capability.
Prepare graphs or charts of data or enter data into a computer for analysis.
Perform flat plate first-part and production inspections and support production personnel in determining product conformance using product acceptance media.
Complete First Article Inspection Reports and generate MRR tags.
Participate in quality meetings.
Perform receiving inspection and validate product verification.
Perform final and dimensional inspections and review work orders for accuracy.
Prepare for and facilitate customer source inspections of parts and tooling, excluding scheduling.
Work with Production Expeditors and maintain and facilitate the Shop Risk System.
Calibrate various tools.
Properly handle and manage hazardous waste generated in the work area.
Perform other duties and assignments as directed.