Quality Technician

Job Summary:

Perform AS9102 First Article Inspection (FAI) for both Production and NPI.  Additionally, will perform inspection / testing and statistical analysis on aerospace products to support continuous improvement.

Essential Job Functions:

• Perform inspections or tests as directed using inspection / measuring equipment and recording results.
• Perform statistical analysis as required/requested.
• Perform capability studies.
• Manage the Statistical Process Control (SPC) program.
• Perform Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA) and develop Control plans.
• Perform Gauge Repeatability and Reproducibility (R&R) _studies.
• Perform First Article Inspections
• Prepare Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) packages as instructed.
• Perform corrective actions.
• Prepare quality documentation and reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information, and trends.
• Be able to set up and operate CMM using established programs.
• Be able to set up and operate Surfcom contour tracer for detailed dimensions.
• Work closely with Supervisor for daily inspection needs

Additional Duties:

• Provide support for Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives, companywide.
• Other duties, reporting, special assignments, or projects as needed and assigned.
• Must remain current with, and complete all required training as assigned.
• Must adhere to Company Corporate EHS Policy and department, occupation, and task specific safety protocols, including but not limited to Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) requirements.

Qualifications:

• Inspection and/or Quality Assurance experience. (Aerospace or automotive industry experience is preferred.)
• Demonstrated competency with metrology equipment.
• Advanced Computer Skills: AutoCAD, Microsoft (Excel, Word, Outlook, and Power-point), Statistical software (Minitab / SPCpack / Stat-Graphics), digital imaging, Adobe Acrobat.
• Competent in reading/interpreting engineering drawings (GD&T experience preferred).
• Must submit to and satisfactorily pass any pre-employment screening required for employment with the Company.
• Must take medical exams required by law, in conjunction with occupation specific activities, the physical work environment, and ongoing industrial hygiene sampling results.
• Depending on assignment, may be required to use stairs, remain upright and/or seated for prolonged timeframes, intermittently reposition the body per various tasks performed, and use various tools and work-related supplies.
• May be required to perform manual lifting activities, not to exceed a 40lb lift performed by one individual.

Education:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Associates degree or 3+ years related experience.