Receiving Inspector I

Arrowhead Products•Los Alamitos, CA

34d

About The Position

Performs the receiving inspection of products and materials used in aerospace and space manufacturing. Analyze Purchase Orders, engineering blueprints, process specifications, shop travelers and manufacturing planning documents to determine nature and extent of inspection requirements. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Works with the Supplier Quality Engineer and Supplier Quality Manager to provide feedback to suppliers and outside processors on quality performance Works with Planning and Production Control to prioritize daily workload to support Operations Master Schedule Works with Purchasing to coordinate resolution of errors in supplier documentation Determines most practical inspection method and technique; selects precision measuring instruments and equipment to dimensionally inspect units. Performs surface table inspections using standard positioning, measuring and layout instruments and equipment. Uses shop mathematics, decimals and fractions in the performance of the work noted herein. Conducts first article, receiving inspection; visually and dimensionally inspects a wide variety of airframes parts and aerospace assemblies/components. Inspects outgoing/incoming metallic and fiber materials, plastic and rubber compounds for correct formulation call- out, serialization, identification, cure date and shelf life; verifies vendor and material certifications; checks heat codes, batch and lot numbers to assure product tractability. Inspects reinforced plastic and rubber products for delaminating, blisters, porosity, bond, elasticity, gauge surface smoothness and similar defects or characteristics. Checks configuration and part dimensions with or without the aid of assembly check gauges, fixtures and tooling. Conducts off-site Source Inspection at designated suppliers Maintain accurate and complete documentation and records, both manually and electronically. Prepare inspection reports and documentation. Coordinates rejection with MRB, engineering and customer representatives for dispositions and process refinement. Prepares and maintains history files, records and reports. Maintains proper traceability and identification of parts at all times. Follows Control of Nonconforming product procedure, including proper identification and segregation of nonconforming product This job description is not all inclusive of all duties. Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

Requires High School degree or GED. Related AA or trade school degree preferred.
Must be able to read and analyze engineering drawings and blueprints to determine requirements.
Must be able to use basic inspection tools: calipers, scales, height gauges, optical aids, micrometers
Must interface effectively across organizational levels.
Must have good organizational skills and maintain accurate, complete documentation.
Must have good communication skills, both written and oral.
Must be able to use MS Word/Outlook/Excel
Lift up to 50 lbs.
Push and pull 50 lbs.
Bend Occasionally
Sit, Stand, and Walk Frequently
Must be able to use Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, etc)

Nice To Haves

ASQ Certified Quality Inspector preferred
Experience working in AS9100 production environment preferred
Knowledge of GD&T preferred
Experience with production processes such as assembly, forming, tooling, welding (fusion & resistance), heat treat, cleaning preferred
Experience with production machinery and equipment such as press forming, tube bending and other fabrication preferred
Knowledge of metallic materials such as stainless, nickel, titanium, aluminum preferred
Experience with composites materials and production processes such as elastomers, resins, and composite reinforcement material preferred
Experience with AS9102 standards and software, and military specifications preferred
Working knowledge of Inspection Expert, AS9100, AS9101, Boeing, Northrop, Lockheed Martin, UTAS, Honeywell, and DCMA specifications is preferred
ASQ Certified Quality Inspector (CQI) certification is preferred

Responsibilities

Works with the Supplier Quality Engineer and Supplier Quality Manager to provide feedback to suppliers and outside processors on quality performance
Works with Planning and Production Control to prioritize daily workload to support Operations Master Schedule
Works with Purchasing to coordinate resolution of errors in supplier documentation
Determines most practical inspection method and technique; selects precision measuring instruments and equipment to dimensionally inspect units.
Performs surface table inspections using standard positioning, measuring and layout instruments and equipment.
Conducts first article, receiving inspection; visually and dimensionally inspects a wide variety of airframes parts and aerospace assemblies/components.
Inspects outgoing/incoming metallic and fiber materials, plastic and rubber compounds for correct formulation call- out, serialization, identification, cure date and shelf life; verifies vendor and material certifications; checks heat codes, batch and lot numbers to assure product tractability.
Inspects reinforced plastic and rubber products for delaminating, blisters, porosity, bond, elasticity, gauge surface smoothness and similar defects or characteristics.
Checks configuration and part dimensions with or without the aid of assembly check gauges, fixtures and tooling.
Conducts off-site Source Inspection at designated suppliers
Maintain accurate and complete documentation and records, both manually and electronically.
Prepare inspection reports and documentation.
Coordinates rejection with MRB, engineering and customer representatives for dispositions and process refinement.
Prepares and maintains history files, records and reports.
Maintains proper traceability and identification of parts at all times.
Follows Control of Nonconforming product procedure, including proper identification and segregation of nonconforming product