QA Inspector

Company: 
Parker Aerospace
Category: 
Maintenance
Job Type: 
Permanent
City: 
HUNTSVILLE
State: 
Alabama
Country: 
United States

Position Summary Provides inspection support and related services to the Quality Assurance Department, Huntsville plant, and division. Maintains records, files, and reports as required.Responsibilities

  • Inspect and verify product conformance against acceptance criteria for internal and supplied products per Parker IPD specifications (dimensional and cosmetic).
  • Use of all inspection tools (hard gaging, electronic gaging, automated inspection). 
  • Assist in Gage Room duties (pull gages for calibration, check-in/out gages, organize gages) excluding actual calibration.
  • Complete QCI orders as stated within the set of instructions.
  • Complete reports and documents based on order requirements and work instructions.
  • Perform first article inspections for supplied product and document as required.
  • Positive material identification with the XRF Analyzer (radiation safety – wearing dosimetry ring when using)
  • Participate in the Quality HPT.
  • All other duties as assigned by Supervisor or designee.

Qualifications Education, Credentials and Previous Experience:

  • High School Diploma or equivalent

Technical Depth and Breadth:

  • Basic knowledge of and ability to use Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Access) and other business applications (MSS, SAP, Omnex, Enovia, Adobe).
  • Ability to understand basic blueprint, MS, and ES reading.
  • Working knowledge of basic shop tools and gages used for verification of products

Problem Solving and Analytical Skills:

  • Perform tasks with little supervision
  • Able to effectively work on and manage multiple tasks daily, communicate professionally with co-workers, show flexibility to learn multiple jobs within the department, and show aptitude to perform essential job functions listed above.
  • Actively participate in improvement activities, Lean projects

An assessment may be requiredTeamwork and Interpersonal Skills:

  • Dependable, prompt and reliable with good overall attendance
  • Demonstrate ability to get along with others; behave professionally; treat all coworkers with respect and dignity consistent with Parker Values and Code of Conduct.
  • Actively participate; gain cooperation and trust; and deal with conflicts effectively.
  • Maintain well organized 5S work area.

Communication/Contact with Others:

  • Able to read, understand and follow written & verbal instructions and directions in English.
  • Keep others informed, provide accurate and timely feedback, communicate clearly, listen and be receptive to feedback.

Physical Demands:With or without reasonable accommodation:

  • Required to meet the minimum vision requirements for dimensional inspection.
    • Jaeger Type 2 at a distance of 14 inches
      • If correction is required to meet the minimum requirements, the employee shall wear corrective lenses when performing the inspection activities.
    • Average or normal response when tested with Ishihara or Pseudo-Isochromatic plate.
  • Required to sit, stand, walk, bend, and reach for extended periods of time.
  • Required to work around manufacturing operations with exposure to noise, fumes, heavy machinery and other shop-related hazards.
  • Frequent lifting or moving of lightweight (
First posted: 
4/20/2025 12:00:00 AM

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