Quality Inspector

Airbus • Kinston, NC

55d • Onsite

About The Position

Airbus Aerosystems Kinston is looking for a Quality Inspector to join our Quality department based in Kinston, NC. Our team at Airbus Aerosystems Kinston manufactures crucial aircraft components. On the shop floor you’ll be surrounded by individuals who are passionate about aviation and skilled in areas like electrical, structure and quality. Join our team and help build the next generation of aircraft. The Airbus Aerosystems Kinston facility sits at the forefront of aerospace manufacturing, specializing in the production of large, advanced composite aerostructures. Our team builds critical components for the state-of-the-art Airbus A350 XWB, including the composite center fuselage and wing spar. The Operations department is seeking a Quality Inspector in Kinston, NC.

Requirements

• Must be willing and able to work any shift.
• Must be willing and able to work overtime.
• Must be willing and able to work from motorized elevated platforms.
• Work Keys Assessment completion or High School Diploma/GED.
• Associate’s degree in Aviation, Quality Assurance, or a related field preferred, but not required.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in quality assurance, quality control, manufacturing operations, manufacturing engineering / methods, or a similar role within the aviation industry.
• Strong attention to detail with excellent organizational skills.
• Strong knowledge of aviation Quality Management Systems, Safety Management Systems, and FOD programs, preferably in manufacturing.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for interaction with internal teams through all levels of the organization and functions.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and in a collaborative team environment.
• High degree of flexibility and initiative.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills, specifically in English, which is required for operating in a multicultural and multifunctional environment.
• Proficient in Manufacturing tools (MES) and quality management systems (QMS) used in manufacturing environments.
• Must not be afraid of heights and can work on elevated platforms as high as 40 feet in the air.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in Aviation, Quality Assurance, or a related field preferred.
• 5 years’ experience in quality assurance, quality control, manufacturing operations, manufacturing engineering / methods, or a similar role within the aviation industry.
• Certifications in aircraft maintenance, aviation safety, or regulatory compliance preferred, but not required.
• Training from a vocational school or previous employer in the use of composite lay-ups and fabrication.
• Experience with aerospace-specific tools such as SAP and MES systems.

Responsibilities

• Monitoring full adherence to the various manufacturing and quality processes within our facility to ensure compliance with the stringent quality and regulatory standards in the aviation industry.
• Using predetermined methods, operations, setups and prescribed specifications to inspect visually in-process and completed products such as electronic units and subsystems, precision electromechanical assemblies or mechanical units, subassemblies, structural flaws, internal defects, and missing welds.
• Using various measuring devices.
• Accepting, rejecting, or reworking defective or malfunctioning units or systems.
• Working from blueprints, diagrams, dial indicators, preset micrometers, scales, fixtures, customer specifications, drawing or inspection instructions and checklists.
• Monitoring and verifying quality in accordance with statistical processes or other control procedures.
• Performing line clearances after each lot to ensure all materials from the previous lot have been removed.
• Working from drawings/CATIA, documents, process specifications, quality control requirements, software programs and test procedures; perform any inspection of parts, subassemblies and assemblies including processes and materials.
• Dimensionally inspecting parts or assemblies.
• Initiating and documenting any non-conforming materials, hardware, parts, assemblies or portions thereof, according to specifications, processes and procedures.
• Inspecting vendor, subcontractor or company parts and assemblies.
• Following a pre-determined sequence of own work.
• Preparing and maintaining Quality records.
• Supporting the continuous flow of products within the manufacturing process by cross training and assisting other employees including cross-training in the Assembly Technician function or functions supported.
• Completing other duties and responsibilities as required by Airbus leadership.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Incentive compensation which may include profit sharing schemes
• Retirement savings plan
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (“ESOP”)
• Paid time off
• Personal time
• Holidays
• Paid parental leave program
• Comprehensive insurance coverage including medical, prescription, dental, vision, life, disability, Employee Assistance Plan (“EAP”)
• Other supplemental benefit coverages
• Upskilling and development opportunities through our global Leadership University
• Unlimited access to 10,000+ e-learning courses
• Opportunity to participate in accelerated development programmes
• National and international mobility
• Relocation assistance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree