Quality Inspector

Sonaca • Auburn, WA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Sonaca North America is seeking a Quality Inspector for their Forming Fabrication department. This role involves performing inspection functions on assembled parts, validating processes, and ensuring compliance with the Sonaca North America Quality System. The Quality Inspector will read and interpret customer instructions, blueprints, and other statistical information, prepare parts and documentation for outside criteria, and participate in problem-solving teams. The position requires close supervision and a commitment to maintaining high-quality standards in aerospace and defense solutions.

Requirements

• Ability to read and comprehend American English.
• Ability to read, interpret, and understand customer drawings, mylars, and sketches as applicable to work being performed.
• Must develop a good working knowledge of all internal procedures and customer requirements.
• Must develop a good working knowledge of the processes performed in the chemical processing area.
• Must exhibit good communication skills when dealing with inspection personnel, on-floor operators and customer service representatives.
• Must be flexible, self-driven.
• Must become proficient in using the Work Order Tracking Program, and the Quality System on the SharePoint site.
• Must exhibit professionalism when dealing with subordinates and superiors.
• Must exhibit ability to troubleshoot and correct problems using problem-solving skills.
• Must have ability to follow written and verbal directions.
• Must have ability to apply basic math skills.
• Must exhibit interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.
• Must exhibit attention-to-detail.
• Must have ability to handle stressful situations.
• Must be honest and ethical in all actions.
• Must possess a positive attitude.
• Must be dependable.
• Must have demonstrated team-building capabilities.
• Must have a demonstrated strong work ethic.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or high school equivalency preferred.
• Motivational skills desired.
• Presentation skills desired.
• Organizational and planning skills desired.
• Analytical skills desired.

Responsibilities

• Perform inspection functions of assembled parts.
• Inspect products and/or documents at various stages of production to validate processes.
• Provide documentation required to show compliance to the Sonaca North America Quality System.
• Read and interpret customer instructions, blueprints, charts, and other statistical information.
• Prepare parts and documentation for outside criteria.
• Participate in work center and other problem-solving teams as requested.
• Assist production personnel in establishing and documenting inspection criteria.
• Complete all required inspection documentation.
• Communicate as needed with customers.
• Enter data into the Work Order Tracking System, including notes and recording data on the work order.
• Document Nonconforming Material per the Quality System Requirements.
• Assist in identifying parts deficiencies and help prevent further recurrences.
• Determine whether the product is acceptable or unacceptable according to work order and customer requirements.
• Responsibly handle “stop the job” authority at any stage of process.
• Perform sampling inspection.
• Perform Adhesion Testing requirements.
• Maintain good housekeeping in the inspection areas.
• Handle customer-supplied product with care.
• Properly use calibrated thickness masters, shims, certified master materials samples, etc.
• Verify the job, matching the actual parts with the work order, part number(s), printed and/or electronic pictures and part count.
• Maintain Sonaca North America’s quality standards to meet and exceed customer expectations.
• Access all applicable Prime customer specification requirements on SharePoint site.
• Manage time effectively so that production, quality and delivery schedules are met.
• Interact professionally with co-workers and vendors, understand internal customers, and strive to maintain good relations with others.
• Follow all safety requirements and enforce compliance.
• Work overtime, when required (including weekends), on short notice.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Inspection Lead.
• Respond quickly to inquiries and follow up, as needed.
• Embrace change to ensure overall success of the company.

Benefits

• 401(k) retirement savings plan with a percentage company-match contribution
• Competitive wages
• Paid holidays
• Paid time off
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and accidental insurance
• Short-term disability
• Long-term disability
• Employee assistance plan — for access to counseling, consulting and other community resources
• Wellness program
• Tuition assistance

What This Job Offers

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