Quality Inspector

Airbus•Kinston, NC

56d•Onsite

About The Position

Airbus Aerosystems Kinston is seeking a detail-oriented and highly organized aviation Quality Inspector to join the Product Inspection team. This role is critical in 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. The ideal candidate will be an inspector and technical expert who is passionate about process confirmation, manufacturing, and operational excellence. The Quality Inspector uses 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. They use various measuring devices, accept, reject, or rework defective or malfunctioning units or systems, and work from blueprints, diagrams, dial indicators, preset micrometers, scales, fixtures, customer specifications, drawings, or inspection instructions and checklists. This role may also monitor and verify quality in accordance with statistical processes or other control procedures and performs line clearances after each lot to ensure all materials from the previous lot have been removed. The company will provide appropriate assistance in job training to enable employees to perform all necessary job functions.

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.
Precision Measurement Tools
Blueprint/Drawings interpretation
First Article Inspection
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

Associate’s degree in Aviation, Quality Assurance, or a related field preferred, but not required
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

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 inspect parts or assemblies.
Initiate and document any non-conforming materials, hardware, parts, assemblies or portions thereof, according to specifications, processes and procedures.
Inspect vendor, subcontractor or company parts and assemblies.
Follows a pre-determined sequence of own work.
Prepare and maintain Quality records.
Support 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.
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