First Article Inspector Jobs in Seattle, WA (NOW HIRING)

Job details
Domain
Production
Job field / Job profile
Quality - Development project quality assurance
Job title
Quality Inspector 3
Employment type
Permanent
Professional category
Employees / Staff
Part time / Full time
Full-time
Job description
Northwest Aerospace Technologies ("NAT"), a Safran Company, is the only EASA DOA Certified aircraft interior reconfiguration group in the United States. Focusing on commercial and military aircrafts, NAT provides first class services in design, engineering, quality, certification, and manufacturing for a variety of Blue Chip customers.
POWERED BY TEAMWORK. Are you ready to be part of a team that drives big ideas and even bigger wins? At Safran, we believe in the power of both collaboration and individual contributions. We understand that it takes diverse perspectives, problem-solving skills, dependability, and trust to push each other forward and achieve great success. For us, working here is more than just a job; it's a passion. There's the unique opportunity to lead the way in aerospace and defense and contribute to creating a safer and more sustainable world.
We trust our employees to bring bold ideas to build the future of aerospace together, contributing to our ranking by TIME as the leading Aerospace & Defense company on the 2025 World's Best Companies list (#52 on the full list). Join our team and become part of the group that's making amazing things happen on the ground and in the skies. Together, we'll proudly step back and say, "We did that".
The Quality Inspector 3 is responsible to evaluate and determine detail & assembly parts and test articles meet approved drawings and specifications while working under the procedures and policies of NAT quality management systems.
The Quality Inspector 3 will assure compliance to a variety of dimensional and specification requirements. This includes receiving inspection, in-process inspection, first article inspections, final inspection and customer presentation. The Quality Inspector will validate the physical characteristics as well as the processing requirements and the data certifications of parts with complex geometry and configurations. This position is responsible for insuring component manufacturing documentation is complete, accurate, and in conformance to the various drawings, documents, and company procedures. The Quality Inspector works directly with Manufacturing, Engineering, and the Purchasing departments. Additional responsibilities would also include any other duty assigned by the Quality department management. The Quality Inspector reports directly to the Quality Supervisor.
But what else? (advantages, specificities, etc.)
At Safran Cabin, diversity & inclusion is a source of richness that adds quality of life, performance, and innovation. We welcome diverse contributions and provide equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/gender expression, marital status, pregnancy, age, national origin, ancestry, disability/medical condition, military or veteran status, citizenship status, genetic characteristics or information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, and local laws.
• Your Career: Safran is committed to providing internal mobility to our employees. We operate globally so the sky is the limit of where your Safran journey can take you.
• Your Development: Safran employees have free access to Safran University courses and external tuition reimbursement for approved programs or certifications.
• Your Benefits: Our suite of comprehensive benefits include health care (medical, dental and vision), life insurance, 401(k) savings plans with company match, paid time off, Safran Perks with BenefitHub - Employee Discounts & Rewards Marketplace for consumer products/services and more!
Candidate skills & requirements
The Quality Inspector is required, at a minimum, to have a high school diploma or GED equivalent. The Quality Manager or Quality Supervisor can determine whether education and training are "equivalent" based on an individual's experience. In addition, the Quality manager or Quality Supervisor can determine if skillset, performance or understanding does not support the needs of the position regardless of years of experience.
A Quality Inspector must be:
• A high school diploma or GED, required
• Able to read and understand engineering drawings, diagrams and specifications.
• Able to inspect parts using gauges, scales, micrometers, calipers, height gauges and other hand tools
• Able to document findings and fill out First Article Reports (FAI's) using the AS9102 forms
• Able to write non-conformance tags for discrepant parts
• Work independently with little supervision
• Exhibit ethical independence and judgment of the parts and process
• 7 or more years' experience in mechanical inspection with focus on aerospace and manufacturing environment
• Any other duties as assigned by the Quality Supervisor or Manager
• The Q.A. Inspector must exhibit a technical aptitude
• The Q.A. Inspector must be able to read drawing and specifications, understand and follow written procedures and recognize the importance of compliance with NAT's quality requirements
• Clear communication (oral and written) skills
• Ability to perform multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment to assure delivery requirements while maintaining NAT's high-quality standards
• Strong computer skills to include understandings of MRP systems, Microsoft Word and Excel programs
• Strong analytical, organizational and troubleshooting skills
Working Conditions:
• Primarily warehouse and manufacturing environment
• Consistent use of computer keyboard and monitor
• Some local travel may be required
Physical Requirements:
• Occasional lifting of up to 25 pounds
Annual salary
$45,750 - $71,890 annually
Job location
Job location
North America, United States, Washington, Everett
City (-ies)
415 Riverside Rd. WA 98201 Everett
Applicant criteria
Minimum education level achieved
High School Diploma/GED Equivalent
Minimum experience level required
More than 8 years