Sr. Inspector
About The Position
The Senior Inspector ensures product compliance with engineering drawings, specifications, procedures, and customer purchase order requirements. The role performs inspection functions for machined parts and assemblies according to written inspection instructions and/or supervisory direction. The position is based at Ducommun’s Gardena, California facility, which supplies large stretch-formed aircraft skins, hot-formed titanium, superplastic forming, and complex fastened and welded assemblies. The Senior Inspector performs final, in-process, and receiving inspections; applies blueprint, mylar, and GD&T interpretation; and uses and calibrates inspection tools. The role also documents first article inspections, non-conforming conditions, product documentation packages, and certifications. The position includes handling hazardous waste generated in the work area, contributing to continuous improvement, and potentially leading projects or participating in project committees.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- At least 10 years of aerospace quality assurance and/or aerospace manufacturing experience.
- Ability to work independently and self-motivate without supervision.
- Ability to understand and carry out written, oral, or diagram-based instructions, and provide instructions to peers.
- Ability to present information effectively to supervisors, coworkers, customers, and customer representatives.
- Ability to read and understand shop planning and suggest improvements to product flow.
- Ability to read and interpret blueprint callouts and explain interpretations to other departments or inspectors.
- Thorough understanding of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T).
- Ability to read and understand internal and customer specifications.
- Ability to use common precision measuring instruments, including micrometers, calipers, dial indicators, and height gages, as well as thickness and surface-finish test instruments.
- Ability to accurately use standard shop math, including arithmetic and trigonometry, with whole numbers, fractions, and decimals in all units of measure.
- Ability to document non-conforming conditions and prepare product documentation packages and certifications.
Responsibilities
- Ensure products comply with engineering drawings, specifications, procedures, and customer purchase order requirements.
- Perform inspection functions for machined parts and assemblies according to written inspection instructions and/or supervisory direction.
- Perform inspection requirements specified on travelers, including final, in-process, and receiving inspections.
- Use inspection tools and apply requirements for tool calibration, blueprint and mylar reading, paint inspection, and GD&T.
- Perform and document first article inspections and results.
- Properly document non-conforming conditions using the non-conformance system.
- Prepare product documentation packages and certifications.
- Read shop planning and suggest improvements to product flow.
- Handle and manage hazardous waste generated in the work area.
- Participate in continuous improvement initiatives.
- Perform other assigned duties, including leading projects and participating in project committees.
Benefits
- Paid vacation and sick time
- 401K match
- Employee Stock Purchase Program
- Annual bonus plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Clean and climate-controlled working environment
- Opportunity for career growth
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
High school or GED
