Inspector, Quality

Company: 
StandardAero
Category: 
Maintenance
Job Type: 
Permanent
City: 
San Antonio
State: 
Texas
Country: 
United States

StandardAero is one of the largest independent maintenance, repair, and overhaul providers in the aerospace industry. At our plants, our units engage in a variety of work scopes involving trouble-shooting, problem solving, and working together to embody our 1 priority, which is ensuring the safety of our people and our product.
The responsibilities of the role include:
As a Quality Inspector you will perform in-process and final inspections of engines, components and parts to verify correct completion in compliance with the approved data and customer requirements.
What you will do:

  • Responsible for the certification of products, on behalf of the company, for return to service.
  • Cross trains in other complementary skills as needed to support production requirements.
  • Verifies the correct assembly at the in-process assembly stages as described in the applicable inspection plan.
  • Performs physical inspection of the assembled product prior to the performance of any functional tests performed to verify safe completion of the product.
  • Uses production control systems and generates reports for product documentation files.
  • Performs the final inspection of the completed product, includes both a physical and documentation review.
  • Confirms the modification status, ensuring compliance to the current requirements.
  • Verifies the completion of the work instructions identified on the task control number (TCN).
  • Verifies the correct configuration and identification of the end product.
  • Reviews historical log records for completeness and accuracy.
  • Prepares and completes all applicable release documentation following successful completion of the TCN instructions.
  • Validates the certification on behalf of the company.
  • Completes and validates non-conformance tag/material review board (NCT/MRB) documentation.
  • Ensures compliance to the applicable quality procedures affecting the production process in the cell.
  • Assists in troubleshooting technical problems within the cell.
  • Participates in continuous improvement of cell processes.
  • Supervises Product Quality Inspector trainees in the on-the-job training (OJT) process.
  • Performs other functions as assigned that do not conflict with the final inspection function.
  • Cross trains in other complementary skills and seeks endorsements for those skills as needed to support production requirements.
  • Moves between production assignments that utilize multiple skills endorsements as needed to support production requirements.
  • Participates in the cross training of other technicians as needed to support production requirements.
  • Responsible for observing all applicable safety requirements and reporting immediately any unsafe practices/conditions.
  • Carries out other duties as assigned.

Education Background:
The typical minimum level of education to perform this job competently is equivalent to high school completion or equivalent to high school completion with specialized training.
Required Skills:

  • Qualified in the detail inspection function.
  • Knowledgeable in the configuration and assembly of the products processed in the cell.
  • Knowledgeable in the assembly methods and techniques used.
  • Proficient in the use of precision measuring instruments.
  • Proficient in dimensional inspection techniques.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of the applicable regulatory requirements relating to maintenance of aeronautical products.
  • Knowledgeable on the documentation completion requirements.
  • Working knowledge of production management computer system and other related internal control systems.
  • Recognizes and understands flight/product safety critical parts and processes.
  • Responsible for immediately reporting flight/product safety concerns.
  • Participates in proactive risk analysis of flight/product safety critical parts and processes.
  • Recognizes and understands the Just Culture policy.
  • Knowledgeable in the quality requirements relating to the production process.
  • Ability to complete the Quality Inspector Training Development Plan.
  • Proficient in decision making to ensure compliance to all customer, regulatory and company requirements.
  • Proficient in communication skills.
  • Ability to lift up to 50 pounds (unassisted) for approximately 25 of the average work day.
  • Regularly required to sit for prolonged periods.​​​​​​​

At StandardAero, we offer:

  • A clean, safe, and temperature-controlled work environment.
  • Competitive compensation structures and a total rewards package.
  • An opportunity to work with a variety of aircraft engines.
  • A variety of shifts and hours.
  • Opportunities for horizontal and vertical movement within the organization

Must meet US Persons requirements per ITAR.
StandardAero is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, pregnancy, age, national or ethnic origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, transgender status, genetic information, status as a protected veteran, and basis of disability status or any other federal, state or local protected class.Raising the Standard of Excellence since 1911

With over a century of proven excellence, StandardAero has become an industry leader in MRO services and customized solutions in the aerospace field. Our shared values and learning-based culture inspire our team to exceed their potential and power our customers’ missions worldwide. With on-the-job training, advancement opportunities, and excellent benefits, StandardAero invites you to experience a fulfilling and meaningful career with us.Inclusivity Is Our StandardIt is StandardAero’s policy to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. Our supportive environment celebrates diversity with no room for harassment or discrimination of any kind. We invite you to bring your authentic self to our team and experience our welcoming culture.

First posted: 
7/1/2024 3:47:16 PM

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