Quality Control Inspector - Aero-Glen International

HEICO Corporation•Fort Worth, TX

About The Position

The Quality Control Inspector verifies that incoming aerospace products, materials, and associated documentation meet applicable purchase order requirements, customer specifications, engineering requirements, and company procedures. The role supports preventive measures and corrective-action analysis to help deliver quality products to customers. The inspector performs visual and technical inspections of parts and assemblies, reads blueprints and technical specifications, creates and executes inspection plans, and documents results. The role uses measurement equipment, verifies inspection equipment is suitable for its intended use, and identifies, segregates, and documents nonconforming products. The position also reviews and performs First Article Inspections (FAIs) under AS9102 and applicable customer and company requirements, supports corrective-action investigations and continuous improvement, and handles Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) and Federal Contract Information (FCI) as required. Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED and two years of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience; listed as preferred.
Ability to use and present information using MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, or related programs.
General knowledge of drawing/data systems and configuration-management principles and processes.
Thorough knowledge of quality-control standards and QMS testing methodologies.
Strong attention to detail and ability to identify discrepancies between physical products and drawing/specification documentation and customer requirements.
Familiarity with AS9102 First Article expectations and requirements.
Familiarity with AS9100/AS9120 and ISO 9001 or similar quality standards.
Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos; write simple correspondence; and effectively present information in one-on-one and small-group situations.
Ability to calculate figures and amounts including proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume, and apply basic algebra and geometry.
Ability to solve practical problems with limited standardization and interpret written, oral, diagrammatic, or scheduled instructions.
Ability to meet the described physical demands, including lifting up to 25 pounds and having the specified visual capabilities.

Nice To Haves

Basic to advanced knowledge of GD&T.
Working knowledge of inspection tools such as micrometers or calipers.
High school diploma or GED and two years of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience (preferred).

Responsibilities

Perform visual and technical inspections of parts and assemblies to verify conformity with purchase requirements, specifications, drawings, inspection instructions, and customer requirements before acceptance or shipment.
Read and interpret blueprints and technical specifications to support inspection-plan creation and execution, and document inspection results accurately and completely.
Use measurement equipment such as calipers, micrometers, and thread gauges to determine whether products conform to design characteristics.
Verify inspection equipment is suitable for its intended use and follow established procedures for handling it.
Identify, segregate, and document nonconforming products in accordance with established procedures, and provide findings for disposition and corrective-action activities.
Review and perform First Article Inspections in accordance with AS9102, customer requirements, and company procedures, including verification of required characteristics, review of supporting documentation, completion of applicable forms, and coordination of discrepancies with the Quality Manager before approval and release.
Support corrective-action investigations by providing factual inspection evidence and identifying recurring inspection issues.
Handle Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) for assigned accounts and Federal Contract Information (FCI) as required.
Support continuous-improvement activities for the Quality Department.
Perform other duties as assigned.