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Verify Inc.

Lead Quality Engineer

Evendale, OH

$55 - $60/hr

This role is critical to completing onsite FAI data population, validating legacy inspection records, coordinating QE workflows, and preparing assemblies for final inspection. The ideal candidate is ...

General Atomics

Quality Engineer IV

Poway, CA · On-site

$89K - $155K/yr

The FAI Process Administrator owns and continuously improves the First Article Inspection (FAI) process within an aerospace manufacturing environment. This role ensures compliance with AS9102 ...

Verify

Lead Quality Engineer

Evendale, OH

$55 - $60/hr

This role is critical to completing onsite FAI data population, validating legacy inspection records, coordinating QE workflows, and preparing assemblies for final inspection. The ideal candidate is ...

Verify

Lead Quality Engineer

Evendale, OH

$55 - $60/hr

This role is critical to completing onsite FAI data population, validating legacy inspection records, coordinating QE workflows, and preparing assemblies for final inspection. The ideal candidate is ...

Verify Inc.

Senior Quality Engineer

Hooksett, NH

$87K - $118K/yr

Perform onsite FAI data entry, validation, and configuration. * Ensure accuracy, completeness, and traceability of all inspection characteristics. * Crosscheck FAI entries against engineering ...

Verify

Senior Quality Engineer

Hooksett, NH

$87K - $118K/yr

Perform onsite FAI data entry, validation, and configuration. * Ensure accuracy, completeness, and traceability of all inspection characteristics. * Crosscheck FAI entries against engineering ...

Verify

Senior Quality Engineer

Hooksett, NH

$87K - $118K/yr

Perform onsite FAI data entry, validation, and configuration. * Ensure accuracy, completeness, and traceability of all inspection characteristics. * Crosscheck FAI entries against engineering ...

Watlow

Technician I

Saint Louis, MO · On-site

Technician I - First Article Inspection (FAI) Shift / Schedule Hours: Monday - Friday, 6:45 AM - 3:15 PM Position Summary This is a technical, individual contributor role focused on First Article ...

watlow

Technician I

Saint Louis, MO · On-site

Technician I - First Article Inspection (FAI)Shift / Schedule Hours: Monday - Friday, 6:45 AM - 3:15 PM Position Summary This is a technical, individual contributor role focused on First Article ...

Atlas Fibre

Quality Document Manager

Northbrook, IL · On-site

$85K - $120K/yr

Complete First Article Inspection (FAI) packages, AS9102 documentation, PPAPs, APQP documentation, and feasibility reviews. * Maintain and administer customer portals and quality software systems ...

Atlas Fibre

Quality Document Manager

Northbrook, IL

$40.87 - $57.69/hr

Complete First Article Inspection (FAI) packages, AS9102 documentation, PPAPs, APQP documentation, and feasibility reviews. * Maintain and administer customer portals and quality software systems ...

watlow

Technician I

Saint Louis, MO · On-site

Technician I - First Article Inspection (FAI)Shift / Schedule Hours: Monday - Friday, 6:45 AM - 3:15 PM Position Summary This is a technical, individual contributor role focused on First Article ...

watlow

Technician I

Saint Louis, MO · On-site

Technician I - First Article Inspection (FAI)Shift / Schedule Hours: Monday - Friday, 6:45 AM - 3:15 PM Position Summary This is a technical, individual contributor role focused on First Article ...

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Quality inspector- FAI-Brea,California

Quality inspector- FAI-Brea,California

Kirkhill

Irvine, CA

Full-time

Posted 23 days ago

Job description

Job Summary
Responsible for inspection and creation of First Article Inspection reports to ensure customer requirements. The Inspector is also responsible to record and report any defects and ensure the defects are corrected before the finalization of the FAI. Committed member to the Quality and Production teams and adaptable to changing roles within the Quality function .
Primary Responsibilities
  • Carries out and coordinates all inspection and test requirements as outlined in the Quality Procedure Manual and contract requirements including compliance with the requirements of AS9100 and AS9102 standards.
  • Maintains relevant updated specification, standard and quality systems documents.
  • Inspects visually for defects.
  • Compares results with drawing and specification requirements.
  • Reports problems with inspection and test results to Quality Supervisor.
  • Identifies defective parts and segregates from acceptable product.
  • Notifies Quality Supervisor and Quality Engineer when inspection data exceeds acceptable limits or when major incidents of poor quality are noted.
  • Records results on inspection forms or charts and report number of defects found.
  • Supports the quality record retention requirements.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications
  • Working knowledge of Quality Assurance standards.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.
  • Proficiency in GD&T. Ability to read blueprints.
  • Good interpersonal skills and ability to work as a team member, as well as independently.
  • Ability to communicate with all levels within Productions and get messages across that has the desired effect.
  • Ability to think critically and act logically to evaluate situations and generates required steps to ensure success.
  • Persistence and determination when problem-solving.
  • Strong focus on quality: ability and commitment to achieve total customer satisfaction in the quality of our products, services and decisions, implement systems and processes focused on excellence and continuous improvement.
  • Strong focus on safety, including personal safety, safety of co-workers, and protection of property on the job in accordance and compliance with company practices, industry standards, and government regulations.
  • Strong knowledge of AS9100 and AS9102 Quality Systems.
  • Knowledge of calibration requirements/procedures.
  • Proficiency with different gages (e.g. calipers, pin gages, radius gages, snap gages, etc.)
  • Proficiency with computer-based applications. Microsoft Excel a must.

Kirkhill, Inc. Competencies
  • Customer Focus - Knows and understands the needs of internal and external customers. Is results oriented and works hard to consistently provide exceptional service.
  • Ethics and Values - Adheres to an effective set of core values and beliefs and acts in accordance. Rewards the right values and disapproves of others.
  • Problem Solving - Looks beyond the obvious to find effective solutions.
  • Integrity and Trust - Widely trusted and seen as direct and truthful.
  • Functional/Technical Skills - Possesses the skills to be effective in the job. Has the skills to perform the job at a high level of accomplishment.
  • Listening - Practices active and attentive listening, able to hear others.
  • Action-oriented - Full of energy, willing to take action.
  • Composure - Cool under pressure, not knocked off balance by the unexpected, is a settling influence.
  • Values Diversity - Supports fair and equal treatment for all.

Education/Previous Experience Requirements
  • High School Degree or equivalent strongly preferred.
  • Minimum of three years successful employment as an individual contributor with a preference for manufacturing experience.
  • Experience in Quality Assurance is preferred.
  • 1st Article experience, preferably more than a year.
  • Familiar with AS9102 Rev. C forms.
  • Experience with GE, Middle River, and/or Collins preferred.

Kirkhill, Inc. is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. All successful candidates must submit to post offer pre-employment physical examination, drug/alcohol screen and background check as a condition of employment.
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Industry

Aerospace product and parts manufacturing

Company size

1,001 - 5,000 Employees

Headquarters location

Brea, CA, US

Year founded

1919

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