Senior Quality Control Inspection Technician, Structures, Wknd

BETA Technologies•South Burlington, VT

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About The Position

BETA Technologies is seeking a Senior Quality Control Inspection Technician to perform complex inspections and testing in an aerospace manufacturing environment, ensuring products conform to type design engineering data, reliability and workmanship requirements, and quality control program standards. The technician documents results, identifies and reports defects, and prevents nonconforming inventory from reaching production by quarantining, scrapping, or safely discarding items that fail to meet specifications. The role also serves as a technical resource and mentor for less experienced inspection technicians. The position requires working Friday through Sunday, 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. The work may combine indoor and outdoor activities and may involve variable temperatures and weather, walking, standing, sitting, climbing, balancing, bending, reaching, handling, stooping, kneeling, and crouching. Employees may need to lift, carry, push, or pull up to 50 pounds and may operate material-handling equipment. Work may involve variable noise, fumes, airborne particles, and hazardous chemicals, requiring personal protective equipment. Duties may also take place in a standard office setting and involve standard office equipment, including a computer. Some work involves small components and requires good hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity in both hands. Required vision abilities include close, distance, and peripheral vision, depth perception, and adjustment of focus. Varying shifts and hours may be required to support organizational operations. Compensation is listed at $34–$38 USD. The benefits package includes restricted stock units and performance stock units for full-time team members, onsite healthcare in Vermont, medical, dental and vision coverage, short- and long-term disability, paid parental leave, daily lunch, and flight lessons. Offers are contingent on successful completion of a background check; BETA Technologies participates in E-Verify.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
At least 5 years of quality control inspection experience in aerospace or high-reliability manufacturing environments.
Advanced ability to read and interpret blueprints, engineering drawings, and technical specifications.
Strong knowledge of GD&T and advanced dimensional inspection techniques.
Extensive experience with precision measurement tools, including calipers, micrometers, gage blocks, CMM, and optical comparators.
Experience performing First Article Inspections per AS9102.
Strong written and verbal communication skills and ability to mentor fellow inspectors.
Proficiency with ERP systems and computer applications.
Ability to work Friday through Sunday, 6 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Ability to meet the stated physical demands, including lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling up to 50 pounds; operating material-handling equipment safely when required; and using required personal protective equipment.

Nice To Haves

Associate's or bachelor's degree.
Experience in FAA-regulated production environments.
Knowledge of AS9100 quality management systems.
ASQ Certified Quality Inspector (CQI) or similar certification.
Experience with non-destructive testing (NDT) methods.
Background in composite and metallic aircraft component inspection.
Experience with CMM programming and advanced metrology.

Responsibilities

Perform complex quality control inspections and testing according to inspection work instructions in an aerospace manufacturing environment.
Mentor and guide less experienced inspection technicians on inspection techniques, measurement methods, and quality standards.
Retrieve and interpret technical documents to develop inspection plans and work instructions.
Perform First Article Inspections per AS9102 for complex assemblies and critical components.
Conduct final acceptance inspections of aircraft subassemblies and high-complexity components.
Complete required documentation, enter information into the ERP system, and create detailed inspection reports as needed.
Create and review non-conformance reports, participate in MRB reviews, and support disposition decisions.
Communicate technical requirements to shop personnel and guide them on quality expectations.
Lead troubleshooting for complex inspection issues and measurement challenges.
Support development and improvement of inspection processes, techniques, and documentation.
Assign traceability to incoming raw materials, quarantine nonconforming components, and scrap them when required.
Maintain and calibrate measuring equipment to ensure accuracy.
Maintain a clean work environment and comply with safety requirements.
Safely discard or destroy items that do not meet specifications and report increases in poor-quality items.