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Belden Universal

Quality Inspection Technician

Hillside, IL · On-site

$17.75 - $23.75/hr

We are seeking a Quality Inspection Technician who is eager to learn and grow in our AS9100 ... Prepare Certificates of Conformance and First Article Inspection Report (FAIR) packages. • PPAP ...

PDS Tech Commercial

First Article Inspector

Tucson, AZ · On-site

$25/hr

What You'll Do You'll be at the center of First Article Inspection activities, working across quality, engineering, production, suppliers, and customers to ensure every requirement is documented and ...

Torrey Holistics

Quality Inspection Technician

Hillside, IL · On-site

$17.75 - $23.75/hr

We are seeking a Quality Inspection Technician who is eager to learn and grow in our AS9100 ... Prepare Certificates of Conformance and First Article Inspection Report (FAIR) packages. • PPAP ...

PDS Tech Commercial

First Article Inspector

Tucson, AZ · On-site

$25/hr

What You'll Do You'll be at the center of First Article Inspection activities, working across quality, engineering, production, suppliers, and customers to ensure every requirement is documented and ...

Astrix Inc

Inspection Technician

Irvine, CA · On-site

Pay Rate Low: 25.00 | Pay Rate High: 28.50 Exciting Inspection Technician development opportunity ... Experience performing First Article Inspections. This is a complete list of all desired skills but ...

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First Article Inspection/Quality Engineer

Windsor Locks, CT • On-site

Quest Global
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$30 - $35/hr

Full-time

Re-posted 9 hours ago

Key responsibilities

  • Prepare the First Article Inspection (FAI) package using software such as DISCUS and compile the AS9102C forms to release manufacturing to record actuals.

  • Deliver the FAI package to manufacturing, verify compliance with engineering drawings, and record non-conformances to ensure corrective actions are taken.

  • Compile FAI metrics and present status updates to leadership, and inspect parts during manufacturing using various inspection tools as needed.

Quest Global rating

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Company rating: 7.8 out of 10

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Job description

First Article Inspection/Quality Engineer

Windsor Locks, CT, USA

What You Will Do:

  • Prepare the First Article Inspection utilizing software such as DISCUS to balloon the drawing and compile the AS9102C package to release manufacturing to record the actuals associated with this process, gathering all the necessary information required to include in the FAIR package.
  • Deliver the First Article Inspection package to manufacturing to record and verify what’s called out on the engineering drawing. 
  • Compile the actuals and populate them using ballooning software to compile the AS9102C (Forms 1,2, and 3) and create the First Article Inspection Reports (FAIRs).
  • Import the First Article Inspection Package to Net Inspect
  • Notify manufacturing and quality of the recorded non-conformances, ensuring that the necessary actions have been taken to prevent recurrence.
  • Compile FAI metrics to present to the leadership team the status and open actions to drive closure.
  • May require inspection of parts during manufacturing using inspection tools such as calipers, micrometers, verniers, Go-No Go gauges, radius gauges, comparators, etc., and techniques based on tolerance or work instructions that reference a specific inspection tool.

What You Will Bring:

  • Associate’s degree in manufacturing, Mechanical, or Industrial Engineering, or the absence of a degree from technical school, or apprenticeship, 2-4 years 
  • Experience in First Article Inspection compile package use of electronic ballooning software per AS9102 requirements.
  • Experience in DISCUS, Net Inspect, and Microsoft Office 
  • Proficient with GD&T
  • Thorough knowledge and experience of AS9100 and EN/AS9102C 
  • Ability to communicate and influence effectively at all levels of the organization.

Company Description

Who We Are:
Quest Global delivers world-class end-to-end engineering solutions by leveraging our deep industry knowledge and digital expertise. By bringing together technologies and industries, alongside the contributions of diverse individuals and their areas of expertise, we are able to solve problems better, faster. This multi-dimensional approach enables us to solve the most critical and large-scale challenges across the aerospace & defense, automotive, energy, hi-tech, healthcare, medical devices, rail and semiconductor industries.
We are looking for humble geniuses, who believe that engineering has the potential to make the impossible possible; innovators, who are not only inspired by technology and innovation, but also perpetually driven to design, develop, and test as a trusted partner for Fortune 500 customers. As a team of remarkably diverse engineers, we recognize that what we are really engineering is a brighter future for us all. If you want to contribute to meaningful work and be part of an organization that truly believes when you win, we all win, and when you fail, we all learn, then we’re eager to hear from you.

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