Quality Inspector (Aerospace)

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Title:     Quality Inspector (Aerospace)

Company: Boeing Distribution

Job ID:  99232

Location:  Enfield, CT

Job Description/Position Overview:

This position is expected to be 100% onsite.

Export Control:

The position must meet Export Control compliance requirements, therefore a “US Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. § 120.15 is required. “US Person” includes US Citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.

Position Summary: 

Verifies routine product conformance to design requirements. Provides objective evidence of results. Performs auditing, surveillance, and monitoring. Identifies and documents discrepancies. Segregates and controls non-conforming items. Performs preliminary review and disposition of non-conformance. Conducts product review with customer during product or process verification. Identifies repetitive or significant non-conformances and initiates requests for corrective action.

Under limited supervision, inspects incoming parts/material, outgoing orders verify that certification is correct, checks parts for processing, check special orders, daily use of micrometers, gauge controls, calipers, indicators, etc. Provides mentorship throughout the Inspection team.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Conducts dimensional inspections per design record and documented AQL levels; Conducts visual inspections for obvious defects.
• Review and disposition all certification documentation to meet traceability requirements per AS9100 and Company Quality standards; communicate with vendor as needed.  Disposition and control of on-conforming product.
• Obtain and maintain Customer Designated Supplier Quality Representative Stamps for at least three customers (or as applicable by Site size); Active use of stamps required.
• Review and approval of First Articles from suppliers.
• Identify and communicate opportunities to increase inspector productivity and assist with RCCA activities pertaining to Inspection.  Assist in internal, customer, and third-party audits.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills and Experience)

• 2-4 years of related work experience (4-6 years preferred)
• Equivalent combination of formal education, on-the-job training, and/or work experience
• Previous aerospace inspection experience
• Experience in QA inspection methods and procedures, including First Article Inspection
• Fluent in English (i.e. reading, writing, and verbal communication)
• Strong analytical, organizational, and troubleshooting skills
• Required to pass documented color and near vision exam
• Knowledge of AS9100 requirements
• Experience in the usage of calipers, ring/pin gages, comparator, and Smart scope
• Proficient PC skills and use of Microsoft Office products (Outlook, Excel)
• Understanding of Six Sigma / team concepts
• Advanced GD&T Skills – Optical Comparator, CMM, Layout, Vision Scope Systems

• Ability to manage multiple and competing priorities

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• Education: Associate Degree – related field of study (preferred)
• 1-3 years of supervisory experience, preferred

Relocation:

Relocation assistance is not negotiable benefit for this position.  Candidates must live in the immediate area or relocate at their expense.

Drug Free Workplace:

Boeing is a tobacco free workplace and smoking is prohibited while on the premise and in the building in order to provide a healthy work environment for all. To support employees interested in quitting the use of tobacco products, Boeing Distribution is offering the Quit for Life Program to all US employees. 

Boeing is a Drug Free Workplace where post offer applicants and employees are subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol when criteria is met as outlined in our policies.

Work Shift:  1st Shift

Experience Level:

Individual Contributor – Level B

Job Code: JADCIB

Boeing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.