Quality Technician

RBC Bearings Incorporated • Fairfield, CT

79d

About The Position

The position involves performing visual and dimensional inspections of various mechanical components and assemblies to close tolerances, ensuring compliance with blueprints and Heim quality standards. The role requires the ability to read and understand complex drawings and utilize a variety of complex inspection gauges and equipment. The individual will be responsible for identifying defects in surface, dimensional, visual, and non-conformities, and reporting any non-conformance of materials or unusual conditions to Quality management. The position also includes coordinating and performing inspection processes as a Designated Supplier Quality Representative for customers, interacting with customers during source inspections, and completing necessary paperwork. The individual will maintain and update delegation/regulatory documentation, verify material and process certifications for compliance, and pass customer-required Delegation Program Tests to achieve and maintain delegation approval. Additionally, the role involves inspecting and accepting products under the FAA: PMA/TSO program, preparing and signing FAA Airworthiness Approval Tags, and initiating and completing First Article Inspection Reports and other relevant quality reports. The individual will also investigate and analyze quality issues, provide written documentation and reports, and follow work procedures to support department and company goals. Leadership and training may be required, along with maintaining a clean and safe work environment and contributing to a positive teamwork environment.

Requirements

• An AS degree in Industrial Technology or equivalent work experience of 6-8 years in a manufacturing environment, preferably in aerospace.
• "A" level Inspector or equivalent experience is required or any combination of knowledge, skill, and experience to the satisfaction of the manager.
• Analytical Thinking
• Attention to Detail, thoroughness, and accuracy
• Blueprint Reading
• Inspection Mechanical Ability
• Measurement and Test Equipment
• Communication (Speaking, Questioning, Listening)
• Computer skills (Word, Excel, Access)
• Customer focus
• Decision Making
• Dependability
• Initiative
• Interpreting Customer Requirements
• Organization
• Problem Solving
• Results Oriented
• Team Oriented
• Writing and documentation skills

Responsibilities

• Read and understand complex drawings.
• Use a variety of complex inspection gauges and equipment.
• Perform visual and dimensional inspection of mechanical components and assemblies to close tolerances.
• Identify defects in surface, dimensional, visual, and non-conformities to blueprints and quality standards.
• Report non-conformance of materials or unusual conditions to Quality management.
• Familiarity with Quality Systems such as ISO 9001 and AS9100.
• Coordinate and perform inspection processes as a Designated Supplier Quality Representative.
• Interact with customers during source inspection.
• Complete necessary paperwork and review customer specifications.
• Maintain and update delegation/regulatory documentation.
• Verify material and process certifications for compliance with customer/regulatory requirements.
• Pass customer required Delegation Program Tests to achieve and maintain delegation approval.
• Inspect and accept product under the FAA: PMA/TSO program as a Designated Manufacturing Inspection Representative.
• Prepare and sign FAA Airworthiness Approval Tags.
• Initiate and complete First Article Inspection Reports and other relevant quality reports.
• Maintain records, data, and logs as necessary.
• Investigate and analyze quality issues and collaborate with departments to resolve problems.
• Provide written documentation and reports.
• Follow work procedures and support department/company goals.
• Provide leadership/training as needed.
• Ensure production schedules and customer requirements are met.
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment and follow safety and environmental procedures.
• Report safety incidents to supervisor and make recommendations for improvements to work processes and procedures.
• Contribute to 6 S programs in work area.
• Provide a high level of service to all internal and external customers.
• Contribute to a positive teamwork environment.
• Perform other duties as assigned and participate in training/learning other positions.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing
• Education Level: Associate degree