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As a First Article Inspector, you'll play a vital role on the Operations Quality team, independently verifying that complex aerospace assemblies meet engineering requirements, customer specifications ...

... * Assist in process improvements and implement best practices for FAI procedures within the ... First Article Inspections (FAIs). * Extensive hands-on manufacturing experience across multiple ...

As a First Article Inspector, you'll play a vital role on the Operations Quality team, independently verifying that complex aerospace assemblies meet engineering requirements, customer specifications ...

... * Assist in process improvements and implement best practices for FAI procedures within the ... First Article Inspections (FAIs). * Extensive hands-on manufacturing experience across multiple ...

The incumbent is responsible for conducting first article inspections, programming and operating metrology equipment, and generating data that supports product development, process validation, and ...

... * Assist in process improvements and implement best practices for FAI procedures within the ... First Article Inspections (FAIs). * Extensive hands-on manufacturing experience across multiple ...

... * Assist in process improvements and implement best practices for FAI procedures within the ... First Article Inspections (FAIs). * Extensive hands-on manufacturing experience across multiple ...

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What is the difference between Assistant First Article Inspector vs Quality Control Inspector?

AspectAssistant First Article InspectorQuality Control Inspector
CredentialsHigh school diploma, training in inspection proceduresHigh school diploma, training or certification in quality control
Work EnvironmentManufacturing plants, assembly linesManufacturing facilities, inspection stations
Employer & IndustryAutomotive, aerospace, electronics industriesVarious manufacturing sectors including automotive, consumer goods
Primary FocusAssist in inspecting first articles for complianceInspect finished products for defects and quality standards

The Assistant First Article Inspector primarily supports the inspection of initial production samples to ensure they meet specifications, while the Quality Control Inspector performs ongoing inspections of finished products to maintain quality standards. Both roles require similar training but focus on different stages of the manufacturing process.

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First Article Inspector

American Cap Company Inc

Meadville, PA • On-site

Full-time

Posted 9 days ago


Job description

Job Title: First Article Inspector

Department: Quality

Reports to: Quality Manager


Summary

Responsible for assuring the First Article Inspections are completed on-time and are producing desired results according to customer specified requirements and customer provided drawings. Responsible for assembling PPAP packages.

Relationships: Please see PTR's Organizational Chart included in you new hire paperwork for specific relationships. 

Authority: This individual has authority over no other employee but may ask others within their department to help them with tasks. Please see PTR's organizational chart for more detailed information. 

Essential Functions:

  • Provide technical and process support to engineering, manufacturing, sales and purchasing groups.
  • First Article Inspection of plastic components.
  • Creation of reports from First Article Inspection according to customer specific requirements.
  • Operation and/or programming of CMM equipment ( Hexagon Measuring Machine; PC DMIS Software). 
  • Annual validations of all production parts according to Customer Specific requirements.
  • Assist with corrective and preventive actions.
  • Hands on interaction with manufacturing process control activities.
  • Assist in creating and revising controlled forms.
  • Assist with the measurements of in-process critical dimensions.
  • PPAP package preparation
  • Other duties as assigned by Quality Manager.
  • Arriving at work on time for every scheduled shift.
  • Maintain a clean and safe work area at all times

** other projects and responsibilities may be added at the company's discretion.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • 1 year of metrology experience or equivalent
  • Ability to interpret part drawings and tolerances.
  • Knowledge and use of Various inspection tools such as micrometers and calipers
  • Some knowledge of ISO or IAFT 16949
  • PPAP knwledge
  • Knowledge of SPC and calibration systems
  • Plastic Mold Injection industry and testing experience desirable
  • Knowledge of PC DMIS Software.
  • Detail oriented.
  • Must be able to work independently; some decision makin skills may be required
  • PC Skilss (MS Office suite- word, excel, ect.)