Sr. Inspector - FAI/First Article
Core
Senior QA Manufacturing Inspector owning First Piece and First Article inspections for complex manifolds and prismatic components in an AS9100 environment.
Role type
Senior IC quality inspector (aerospace manufacturing)
Builds
Complex machined aerospace components
Domain
Aerospace manufacturing
Required skills
AS9100 quality management, AS9102 First Article Inspection documentation, GD&T (ASME Y14.5), engineering drawing interpretation, precision measurement equipment operation, CMM usage, statistical process control (SPC), root cause analysis, process risk identification
Preferred skills
High School Diploma or GED, 5+ years quality inspection experience in aerospace, ability to perform basic math, English proficiency
Technologies
CMMs, scanners, automated inspection systems, precision measurement devices
Responsibilities
Plan, perform, and document First Piece and First Article Inspections; Evaluate manufacturing processes, setups, tooling, and operator readiness; Conduct inspections and layouts to verify product conformity; Utilize advanced metrology equipment and automated inspection systems; Interpret engineering drawings and GD&T requirements; Train and mentor operators on inspection techniques; Collaborate with Manufacturing, Production, and Engineering teams to resolve quality concerns; Review and support approval of new tooling and fixturing; Assist with product, process, and business system audits; Support investigation activities and corrective action implementation; Apply SPC techniques to monitor process performance.
