Quality Inspector Lead (Aerospace)

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Title:     Quality Inspector Lead (Aerospace)   

Company: BDSI

Job ID:  98879

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.

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status. 

Position Summary:

Verifies complex product conformance to design requirements. Develops inspection and surveillance plans. Provides feedback and recommends solutions to ensure process compliance. Performs preliminary review and disposition of complex non-conformities. Coordinates and conducts product review with customer during product or process verification. Identifies repetitive or significant non-conformances and initiates requests for corrective action. Provides expertise and leadership to customers and team members in all areas of product verification and acceptance. Under general supervision, assists and coordinates the daily work activity with the department manager.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Plans and prioritizes daily work schedule to meet department needs
• Delegates work to employees and drives resolution related to problem work orders 
• Provide guidance and mentorship to other personnel
• Assists in the hiring, training and motivation of associates supervised; implements training procedures for associates regarding inspections operation including drawings, prints, schematics and quality assurance standards
• Responsible for first-line direction of inspections/quality assurance associates involved in the development, implementation and maintenance of quality assurance systems, standards and activities  
• Recognize posting errors by receiving department as well as incorrect data entry by Quality Inspectors
• Identifies opportunities for continuous improvements
• Leads the development and revision of certification procedures within the Company’s Quality Management System
• Provides leadership to Pre-receiving personnel, Inbound and Outbound inspectors
• Ensures inspector capacity is adequate to meet daily customer demands
• Ensures inspected products meet customer and company quality requirements
• Ensures that the Inspection department meets and follows documented Quality systems procedures and policies
• Reports daily inspection metrics and take corrective actions to meet inspection goals
• Primary owner of all corrective actions in respective areas
• Change agent to promote continuous improvement techniques

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• 6-8 years of related work experience (8-10 years preferred)
• 1-3 years of supervisory experience (4-6 years preferred)
• or an equivalent combination of formal education, on-the-job training, and/or work experience
• Experience in certification procedures
• Strong analytical, organizational, and troubleshooting skills
• Required to pass documented color and near vision exam
• Basic Understanding of Six Sigma / team concepts
• Ability to read, write, and speak English fluently
• Knowledge of Health, Safety and Environmental (HSE) policies
• Working Knowledge of DFAR requirements, Vendor test reports and Customer Traceability
• Understanding of Six Sigma / team concepts.
• ISO knowledge
• Proficient in the use of multiple inspection tools
• Intermediate skills in Microsoft Office: Word and Excel and Power Point
• Detail oriented, efficient and able to work in a fast-paced atmosphere

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience)

Technologies

• Education: Associate degree – related field of study, 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, BDSI 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.

Job Type:  Full-Time

Job Code: JADCID

Job Type:  Regular – Full time

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.