Wallingford, CT · On-site
$72K - $93K/yr
Conduct First Article Inspection (FAI) to verify the manufacturing processes and ensure the product meets specified requirements. * Participate in Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA) teams and ...
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Wallingford, CT · On-site
$72K - $93K/yr
Conduct First Article Inspection (FAI) to verify the manufacturing processes and ensure the product meets specified requirements. * Participate in Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA) teams and ...
Wallingford, CT · On-site
$72K - $93K/yr
Conduct First Article Inspection (FAI) to verify the manufacturing processes and ensure the product meets specified requirements. * Participate in Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA) teams and ...
Quick apply
Wallingford, CT · On-site
$72K - $93K/yr
Conduct First Article Inspection (FAI) to verify the manufacturing processes and ensure the product meets specified requirements. * Participate in Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA) teams and ...
Glastonbury, CT · On-site
Familiarity with AS9100, AS9102, First Article Inspection, and aerospace quality requirements preferred. * Advanced computer skills a must. * Strong mathematical, analytical, and problem-solving ...
Glastonbury, CT · On-site
Familiarity with AS9100, AS9102, First Article Inspection, and aerospace quality requirements preferred. * Advanced computer skills a must. * Strong mathematical, analytical, and problem-solving ...
Understanding of First Article Inspection Reports (FAI) and Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) reports. ECAV reports and submissions. * Familiar with major customer supplier portals including GE ...
Understanding of First Article Inspection Reports (FAI) and Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) reports. ECAV reports and submissions. * Familiar with major customer supplier portals including GE ...
Understanding of First Article Inspection Reports (FAI) and Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) reports. ECAV reports and submissions. * Familiar with major customer supplier portals including GE ...
Understanding of First Article Inspection Reports (FAI) and Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) reports. ECAV reports and submissions. * Familiar with major customer supplier portals including GE ...
Understanding of First Article Inspection Reports (FAI) and Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) reports. ECAV reports and submissions. * Familiar with major customer supplier portals including GE ...
Understanding of First Article Inspection Reports (FAI) and Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) reports. ECAV reports and submissions. * Familiar with major customer supplier portals including GE ...
Understanding of First Article Inspection Reports (FAI) and Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) reports. ECAV reports and submissions. * Familiar with major customer supplier portals including GE ...
Understanding of First Article Inspection Reports (FAI) and Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) reports. ECAV reports and submissions. * Familiar with major customer supplier portals including GE ...
Understanding of First Article Inspection Reports (FAI) and Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) reports. ECAV reports and submissions. * Familiar with major customer supplier portals including GE ...
Understanding of First Article Inspection Reports (FAI) and Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) reports. ECAV reports and submissions. * Familiar with major customer supplier portals including GE ...
Understanding of First Article Inspection Reports (FAI) and Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) reports. ECAV reports and submissions. * Familiar with major customer supplier portals including GE ...
Understanding of First Article Inspection Reports (FAI) and Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) reports. ECAV reports and submissions. * Familiar with major customer supplier portals including GE ...
Understanding of First Article Inspection Reports (FAI) and Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) reports. ECAV reports and submissions. * Familiar with major customer supplier portals including GE ...
Understanding of First Article Inspection Reports (FAI) and Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) reports. ECAV reports and submissions. * Familiar with major customer supplier portals including GE ...
Understanding of First Article Inspection Reports (FAI) and Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) reports. ECAV reports and submissions. * Familiar with major customer supplier portals including GE ...
Understanding of First Article Inspection Reports (FAI) and Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) reports. ECAV reports and submissions. * Familiar with major customer supplier portals including GE ...
Understanding of First Article Inspection Reports (FAI) and Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) reports. ECAV reports and submissions. * Familiar with major customer supplier portals including GE ...
Understanding of First Article Inspection Reports (FAI) and Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) reports. ECAV reports and submissions. * Familiar with major customer supplier portals including GE ...
Understanding of First Article Inspection Reports (FAI) and Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) reports. ECAV reports and submissions. * Familiar with major customer supplier portals including GE ...
Understanding of First Article Inspection Reports (FAI) and Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) reports. ECAV reports and submissions. * Familiar with major customer supplier portals including GE ...
Understanding of First Article Inspection Reports (FAI) and Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) reports. ECAV reports and submissions. * Familiar with major customer supplier portals including GE ...
Understanding of First Article Inspection Reports (FAI) and Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) reports. ECAV reports and submissions. * Familiar with major customer supplier portals including GE ...
Understanding of First Article Inspection Reports (FAI) and Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) reports. ECAV reports and submissions. * Familiar with major customer supplier portals including GE ...
Understanding of First Article Inspection Reports (FAI) and Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) reports. ECAV reports and submissions. * Familiar with major customer supplier portals including GE ...
Understanding of First Article Inspection Reports (FAI) and Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) reports. ECAV reports and submissions. * Familiar with major customer supplier portals including GE ...
Understanding of First Article Inspection Reports (FAI) and Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) reports. ECAV reports and submissions. * Familiar with major customer supplier portals including GE ...
Understanding of First Article Inspection Reports (FAI) and Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) reports. ECAV reports and submissions. * Familiar with major customer supplier portals including GE ...
Understanding of First Article Inspection Reports (FAI) and Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) reports. ECAV reports and submissions. * Familiar with major customer supplier portals including GE ...
Understanding of First Article Inspection Reports (FAI) and Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) reports. ECAV reports and submissions. * Familiar with major customer supplier portals including GE ...
Understanding of First Article Inspection Reports (FAI) and Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) reports. ECAV reports and submissions. * Familiar with major customer supplier portals including GE ...
Understanding of First Article Inspection Reports (FAI) and Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) reports. ECAV reports and submissions. * Familiar with major customer supplier portals including GE ...
Understanding of First Article Inspection Reports (FAI) and Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) reports. ECAV reports and submissions. * Familiar with major customer supplier portals including GE ...
Understanding of First Article Inspection Reports (FAI) and Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) reports. ECAV reports and submissions. * Familiar with major customer supplier portals including GE ...
Understanding of First Article Inspection Reports (FAI) and Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) reports. ECAV reports and submissions. * Familiar with major customer supplier portals including GE ...
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A First Article Inspector is responsible for verifying the initial production run of a manufactured part to ensure it meets design specifications, engineering drawings, and quality standards. They perform detailed inspections using precision measuring tools and document results in reports like First Article Inspection Reports (FAIR). This role is critical in industries such as aerospace, automotive, and medical manufacturing, where compliance with strict quality requirements is essential. By identifying defects early, First Article Inspectors help prevent costly production errors and ensure consistency in manufacturing processes.
To thrive as a First Article Inspector, you need a solid background in quality control, blueprint reading, and measurement techniques, often supplemented by experience in manufacturing or aerospace industries. Familiarity with tools like calipers, micrometers, CMMs (Coordinate Measuring Machines), and quality management systems such as AS9102 or ISO 9001 is typically required. Strong attention to detail, analytical thinking, and effective communication skills help you excel in reporting and collaborating with cross-functional teams. These abilities ensure that initial production samples meet stringent specifications and support ongoing process improvements.
First Article Inspectors often encounter challenges such as interpreting complex engineering drawings, adapting to evolving quality standards, and working under tight production schedules. Success in this role depends on keen problem-solving abilities and a proactive approach to communicating discrepancies to engineering and production teams. Continual learning—such as staying current on industry standards and embracing new inspection technologies—helps inspectors remain effective. Being detail-oriented and thorough also minimizes rework, ensuring products meet client and regulatory requirements from the outset.
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Wallingford, CT • On-site
$72K - $93K/yr
Full-time
Re-posted 11 days ago
We are seeking a dynamic and innovative Quality Engineer for a permanent position within our world-class manufacturing team. Our customers span commercial aerospace, aeronautics, space, military, and electronics industries. This role is pivotal in maintaining the high standards of quality in our manufacturing processes for assembling connectors, cable assemblies, inspection, and electrical testing. Your expertise in quality engineering, coupled with your knowledge of aerospace manufacturing, will be crucial in understanding our customer's drawings, specifications, and associated standards applicable in the industry.
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Times Microwave Systems is an equal opportunity employer M/F/D/V.
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Electrical equipment, appliance, and component manufacturing
201 - 500 Employees
Wallingford, CT, US
1948
