Quality Inspector

TRIGO ADR Americas•Kinston, NC

About The Position

Under general supervision and reporting to Quality Management in Quality Operations, the Quality Inspector performs visual inspection operations, including in-process, final inspection, and first article inspections (FAIs), as appropriate. The role requires familiarity with hand tools and inspection under magnification, and includes assisting with verification of test data and other applicable component data and documentation. Aerospace line experience is required. The inspector performs dimensional, visual, surface-finish, and assembly inspections of aerospace machined components, including final and receiving inspections. The position also involves interpreting quality policies, procedures, blueprints, and other documentation; processing warehouse materials; and supporting corrective actions and root-cause identification. The role works with the Quality Management team, the SMS team, and external customers in typical office conditions, with occasional supplier travel. The position requires the ability to read and write fluent English, strong attention to detail, analytical judgment, communication and teamwork skills, and the ability to handle complex situations, meet deadlines, and manage multiple objectives. Vision requirements include meeting one of the specified near-vision standards with at least one eye, natural or corrected, and distinguishing red, green, blue, and yellow. Vision must be tested annually by a medical professional for operators and inspectors involved with electronics manufacturing. Typical hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Occasional extended hours and weekend overtime may be required. The role may involve prolonged sitting, light lifting, frequent use of hands, occasional standing, walking, reaching, climbing or balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling, and occasional driving long distances to suppliers. The employee may occasionally lift or move up to 20 pounds. The work environment’s noise level is usually moderate to high. The stated pay range is $36.00–$41.00 per hour. TRIGO ADR Americas provides supplier delivery assurance, supplier development, and quality management services to the Aerospace & Defense industry. The company is an equal opportunity employer; U.S. citizenship may be required for certain defense contracts subject to ITAR restrictions.

Requirements

Aerospace line experience.
Experience in dimensional inspection of aerospace machined components.
Experience performing FAI inspections to AS9102.
Experience with hand measurement tools and hand measurement gages.
Knowledge of the CMM inspection process.
Knowledge and experience with GD&T (ASME Y14.5).
Knowledge and experience interpreting blueprints.
Experience with Microsoft Outlook and Excel.
Valid driver’s license and auto insurance.
Ability to handle complex situations and solve complex problems.
Ability to work effectively under pressure to meet deadlines.
Ability to review and analyze technical and business information.
Ability to work in a team environment and communicate effectively verbally and in writing, including by telephone and email.
Ability to remain seated for up to five hours at a time.
Fluent English reading and writing skills.
Professionalism, integrity, exceptional attention to detail, strong independent decision-making, analytical skills, and sound professional judgment.
Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
Ability to manage several objectives simultaneously; detail-oriented, organized, and self-motivated.
Meet one of the stated near-vision standards with at least one eye, natural or corrected: Tumbling E under ISO 18490; 20/25 Snellen at 16 inches, plus or minus 1 inch; or Jaeger No. 1 at no less than 12 inches.
Ability to distinguish red, green, blue, and yellow at a minimum, as prescribed by Dvorine Charts, Ishihara Plates, or AO–HRR Tests.
For operators and inspectors involved with electronics manufacturing, annual vision testing by a medical professional is required.
Ability to meet the role’s physical requirements, including occasional lifting or moving of up to 20 pounds and occasional long-distance supplier travel.

Nice To Haves

Prior practical experience implementing quality inspection tools and equipment.
Experience in RCCA and problem solving.
Three or more years of experience as a quality inspector or technician.
Three or more years of experience in an aerospace manufacturing facility.
Three or more years of experience with inspection duties, FAIs, GD&T, and blueprint interpretation.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office products.
Effective communication skills.
Detail-oriented.

Responsibilities

Perform visual inspection operations, including in-process, final inspection, and FAI inspections as appropriate.
Perform dimensional inspection of aerospace machined components.
Perform final and receiving inspections, including dimensional, visual, surface-finish, and assembly inspections.
Verify test data and other applicable component data and associated documentation.
Read, interpret, and use quality policies, procedures, blueprints, and other documentation.
Use hand measurement tools and gages to conduct conventional inspections against engineering requirements.
Process warehouse materials.
Support positive corrective actions and identify root causes.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

12 days of paid vacation in the first year, increasing with years of service.
10 days of paid sick time.
11 paid holidays.
Healthcare insurance options including medical, dental, vision, short-term disability, long-term disability, critical illness, and life insurance for employees and dependents.
Champ Plan wellness and health program for eligible employees, including free wellness initiatives, free telehealth, and free or discounted prescriptions.
401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match; eligible the first day of the month after 90 days of continuous employment, with immediate vesting.
Company-provided cell phone, laptop, and mobile Wi-Fi for business use.
Regular hourly pay for travel time.
Direct-pay travel arrangements for flights, hotels, and rental cars.
Travel reimbursements deposited with each payroll, including mileage reimbursement at the federal rate for personal-vehicle business travel and per diem for meals and incidentals.
$1,500 employee referral bonus, paid in two installments for a qualified referred employee who completes 90 days of employment.