Quality Technician

RBC Bearings • Fairfield, Town of, CT

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About The Position

The position involves performing visual and dimensional inspections of various mechanical components and assemblies to close tolerances. The individual will be responsible for identifying defects in surface, dimensional, visual, and non-conformities to blueprints and Heim quality standards. This role requires familiarity with Quality Systems such as ISO 9001 and AS9100, and the ability to coordinate and perform inspection processes as a Designated Supplier Quality Representative for customers. The inspector will interact with customers during source inspections and complete necessary paperwork. Additionally, the role includes reviewing and interpreting customer specifications, maintaining regulatory documentation, and verifying material and process certifications for compliance with customer and regulatory requirements. The inspector will also be responsible for passing customer-required Delegation Program Tests, inspecting products under the FAA PMA/TSO program, and preparing FAA Airworthiness Approval Tags. The position requires maintaining records, investigating quality issues, and providing leadership and training as needed. The inspector must ensure that production schedules and customer requirements are met while maintaining a clean and safe work environment and following safety and environmental procedures.

Requirements

• An AS degree in Industrial Technology or equivalent work experience of 6-8 years in a manufacturing environment, preferably in an aerospace manufacturing environment.
• "A" level Inspector or equivalent experience is required or any combination of knowledge, skill and experience to the satisfaction of the manager.

Nice To Haves

• Analytical Thinking
• Attention to Detail, thoroughness and accuracy
• Blueprint Reading
• Inspection
• Mechanical Ability
• Measurement and Test Equipment
• Communication (Speaking, Questioning, Listening)
• Computer (Word, Excel, Access)
• Customer focus
• Decision Making
• Dependability
• Initiative
• Interpreting Customer Requirements
• Organization
• Problem Solving
• Results Oriented
• Team Oriented
• Writing, documentation
• Knowledge Essential to the Position
• Customer requirements
• Inspection Techniques - Read and Interpret specifications

Responsibilities

• Capable of reading and understanding complex drawings.
• Ability to use a variety of complex inspection gages and equipment.
• Performs visual and dimensional inspection of various mechanical components and assemblies to close tolerances.
• Identifies defects in surface, dimensional, visual and non-conformities to blue prints and Heim quality standards. Reports non-conformance of materials or unusual conditions to Quality management.
• Familiarity with Quality System(s) - ISO 9001, AS9100, etc.
• Coordinates and performs inspection processes and accepts product as a Designated Supplier Quality Representative for customers. Interacts with customers during source inspection. Completes paperwork.
• Reviews and interprets customer specifications. Maintains and updates delegation/regulatory documentation. Verifies material and process certifications for compliance with customer/regulatory requirements.
• Passes customer required Delegation Program Tests to achieve and maintain delegation approval.
• Inspects and accepts product under the FAA: PMA/TSO program as a Designated Manufacturing Inspection Representative. Prepares and signs FAA Airworthiness Approval Tags.
• Initiates and completes First Article Inspection Reports and other relevant quality reports.
• Maintains records, data and logs as necessary.
• Investigates and analyzes Quality issues and brings departments together to resolve problems. Provides written documentation and reports.
• Follows work procedures.
• Provides support to achieve short-term and long-term department/company goals.
• Provides leadership/training as needed.
• Ensures that production schedules and customer requirements are met.
• Maintains clean and safe work environment. Follows safety and environmental procedures and regulations. Reports safety incidents to supervisor.
• Makes recommendations for improvements to work processes and procedures. Contributes to 6 S programs in work area.
• Provides a high level of service to all internal and external customers. Contributes to positive teamwork environment.
• Performs other duties as assigned. Participates in training/learning other positions. Accomplishes related results as needed.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees