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Description

The Quality Inspector (2nd Shift) will serve as a hands-on problem solver within the Quality Department taking on a dynamic approach to inspecting and evaluating parts for acceptability.

The Quality Inspector (2nd Shift) acts as a safeguard to confirm that high quality products meet and/or exceed customer requirements, ensuring that Phoenix Manufacturing, Inc.'s flight critical aerospace components are delivered to specifications. The role will require a team orientated individual who embodies the company values of Passion, Integrity, Determination, and Empathy.

Our Values:

Phoenix's core values are the shared beliefs and essential principles that guide our behavior and interactions with each other and our decision making. These four values are taught and modeled in all we do:

• Passion: Belief in the mission and vision: Embrace the passion to bring it to life.
• Integrity: Acting with honesty, transparency, and truthfulness, even when no one is looking.
• Determination: Driven to get the job done, regardless of the challenges.
• Empathy: Show regard, respect, and courtesy for one another.

Schedule: Monday to Thursday 3:30 PM to 2:00 AM (4x 10s)

Differential: Fifteen (15%) Percent

Essential Functions:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The essential functions of this position include, but are not limited to the following:

• Perform inspection of dimensional, layout, assemblies, and fixtures or gauges using a CMM (Coordinate Measuring Machine) or other appropriate measuring devices. Examples included but are not limited to hole locations, contour measurements, and shapes conform within prescribed tolerance to print specifications using CMM.
• Inspect first piece, in-process, and finished products including first article by conducting visual and measurement tests; setting up and running CMMs to perform inspection processes; documenting and communicating required corrections and ensuring defective product is not delivered to the customer.
• Process and store CMM or manual inspection data in electronic and printed formats (IAW) with internal standard work and
• Ensure that standard procedures are followed in all aspects of work, ensuring documentation is accurate and complete (i.e., Traveler Sign-off).
• Provide training in the use of the CMM and inspection instruments, as needed.
• Quality Inspector:
• Inspect parts independently with a high level of integrity to verify product conformance to engineering drawings, specifications, and industry standards.
• Work from shop routers, operation sheets, blueprints, and other specifications to ensure that all manufactured parts or materials are in full compliance.
• Perform receiving inspection from outside suppliers, as needed.
• Perform certification review, material verifications, and visual inspection for compliance.
• Prevent the recurrence of nonconformities by identification, segregation, and reporting the corrective action to the appropriate leadership in accordance with procedures.
• Regular verbal or written communication to internal stakeholders utilizing both electronic and analog systems.
• Utilization of office machines including copiers, scanners, phone systems, computers (including email), and other standard equipment.
• Ability to work as a team player in a fast-paced environment with Manufacturing, Operations, and Production Control.
• Participate in the operation of and compliance with all safety, hazardous material handling, and disposal requirements in accordance with government regulations and company procedures.
• Maintain a clean work environment (including assigned storage and cleaning duties) in full compliance with all internal, customer and government regulations.
• Interconnect with the Production/Shop Floor management personnel on quality issues and corrective actions, as required.
• Provide technical input in areas that involve process inspection methods and acceptance criteria to Engineering, Purchasing and Manufacturing, as required.
• Maintains positive, team relationship with internal and external customers, as well as co-workers.
• Assist with other Inspection Department functions, as required.
• Assist in internal, customer, and third-party audits, as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Experience, Education and Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent Education required.
• Minimum of three (3) years of Manufacturing and Quality Control experience in Aerospace or other complex manufacturing industry with exacting/demanding requirements.
• Preferred CMM Operator using Mitutoyo proficient with PC-DMIS, mCOSMO, or Calypso.
• Strong knowledge of GD&T, reading blueprints and the ability to interpret them accurately.
• Ability to adapt, prioritize, multi-task, and remain flexible to changes; responds with a sense of urgency.
• Experience using lean manufacturing principles and problem-solving methodology.
• Experience working in AS9100 / ISO 9001 quality systems in a manufacturing environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (PowerPoint, Word, Outlook, Excel) or related software.
• Proficient with ERP systems (Global Shop).
• Understanding of common industry specifications (material, coating/plating, NDT, etc.)
• Understanding of complex aerospace blueprints, technical charts, and specification sheets.
• Ability to use a variety of Measuring and Test equipment such as Bore gages, Profilometers, Height gages, Micrometers and Optical Comparators.
• Ability to read and follow detailed instructions, work from sketches, and use simple measuring instruments such as tape measures, micrometers, and vernier gauges.
• Ability to communicate technical knowledge in a clear and understandable manner.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment, internally and externally.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to type, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee may be required to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Position requires sitting for extended periods of time and repetitive data entry. Ability to access all areas of the facility to determine quality needs.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Phoenix Manufacturing's Quality Assurance Manual requires that all individuals performing product verification & visual inspections, DQR (source inspection activities) and/or NDT visual inspections must be qualified technically and visually. These persons have passed appropriate eye examinations administered by a medically qualified/trained person. Eye exams are done in accordance with Quality Policy Manual Section 7.2. For individuals who do not meet vision requirements, their supervisor will review their job assignment and determine if vision requirements are needed to determine product conformance, which is then documented and available upon request.

Work Environment:

This job operates in both a professional office and manufacturing environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets, and fax machines. The noise level in the work environment is moderate. The pace is rapid and dynamic, multi-task oriented with short notice/changing deadlines. Accuracy and thoroughness/follow-through is very important. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

All positions at Phoenix Manufacturing require access to information, or technology that is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and other US government security regulations.