Quality Inspector B (Mechanical)

Airbus is an international pioneer in the aerospace industry. We are a leader in designing, manufacturing, and delivering aerospace products, services, and solutions to customers on a global scale. We aim for a better-connected, safer, and more prosperous world.

A commercial aircraft manufacturer, with Space and Defense as well as Helicopters Divisions, Airbus is the largest aeronautics and space company in Europe and a worldwide leader.

Airbus has built on its strong European heritage to become truly international with roughly 180 locations and 12,000 direct suppliers globally. The company has aircraft and helicopter final assembly lines across Asia, Europe, and the Americas, and has achieved a more than six-fold order book increase since 2000.

Position Summary:

Assure compliance with Airbus Helicopters Inc. policies and procedures and FAA regulations. Assure high quality standards through approving incoming/shipping materials through established incoming processes while recording quality inspection results. An Inspector B will be required to work with inspection tools, aids and devices to determine tolerances and specification limits. This position will be responsible for performing detailed inspections of aircraft components, composite materials, blades, dynamic components, paint, and Backshop activities to ensure specifications are met and identify non-conformities.

Primary Responsibilities:

1. Documentation: 50%

• Ensure proper tagging, identification and airworthiness of parts released to Airframe, Engines, and Accessories
• Compares quantity, part number, and serial numbers of items received with procurement data as well as other specifications to ensure the accuracy and completeness of order
• Responsible for accurate batch/Shelf Life Expiration (SLED) input in SAP
• Create, distribute and disposition the monthly SLED report as directed
• Create QNs for non-conforming material detected
• Ensure all materials have required documentation (i.e. 8130-3, EASA Form, Certificate of Conformance)
• Process Goods Receipts during receiving of material
• Document applicable maintenance actions for airframe, engine, blades, accessories and components in accordance with Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) approved regulations and company procedures.
• Research airworthiness directives, service bulletins, and alert service bulletins for applicability
• Read and interpret engineering drawings, reports, and test specifications
• Properly document items in Quality Quarantine Cage

2. Inspection: 40%

• Perform required technical inspections to receive or reject incoming material, airframes, and aircraft components
• Detect and report suspected unapproved parts
• Perform detailed in-process and dimensional inspections for components in electrical backshops, manufacturing, composites, blades and dynamic component repair
• Use acoustic tap testing to identify non-conformities in blades and composite materials
• Conduct inspections to determine the serviceability or rejection of manufactured parts, electrical components, aircraft blades, dynamic components and paint
• Inspect aircraft aluminium, titanium or steel structures for cracks, corrosion, damage and improper assembly.
• Determine proper shimming and joining of structures with rivets or other hardware in accordance with design drawings, engineering disposition, and other approved data
• Detect hidden damage during inspections of airframe structures, blades, engines and sub-assemblies that could occur during shipping, receiving, or manufacturing
• Verify build of aircraft system wiring harnesses, connectors and electrical terminations as per design drawings
• Physically and systematically quarantine non-conforming articles and assemblies identified during inspections
• Monitor the use of Measuring and Test Equipment to ensure it is well maintained and current relative to its calibration cycle
• Perform stock inspections/purges when notified of possible non-conforming/suspect material

3. Organizational Support: 10%

• Apply Airbus Core Values to create an environment for success, set the example, uphold the standard and welcome challenges while maintaining integrity, commitment, confidence, teamwork, customer focus, respect and reliability
• Audit quality procedures and forms used during daily activities to assure compliance with approved methods, current data, and regulatory requirements
• Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures and FAA Regulations
• Support Company events, departmental meetings, special projects and team meetings

Additional Responsibilities:

• Other duties as assigned at management discretion

Qualified Experience / Skills / Training:

Education:

Required:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent

Preferred:

• Associates Degree in Aviation or related industry

Experience:

Required:

• 3 years as a Technician in aviation maintenance/manufacturing or equivalent related experience

Preferred:

• 2 years quality experience in aviation related field

Licensure/Certifications:

Required:

• Meet requirements of 14CFR Part 65.101 and be able to obtain a repairman certificate within 3 months of employment or
• Valid FAA Airframe & Powerplant License

Preferred:

• FCC 2nd Class License

Knowledge, Skills, Demonstrated Capabilities:

Required:

• Ability to read and interpret technical and regulatory documentation
• Familiar with inspection tools, aids, and devices used in determining tolerances and specification limits
• High degree of professionalism, judgment and integrity
• Have the experience and interpersonal skills to work in multiple areas

Preferred:

• Technical knowledge of Airbus Products/Programs
• Knowledge of AS9100 Quality Standards

Communication Skills (Spoken, Written, Influencing, Proficiency in Other Languages):

Required:

• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language
• Ability to communicate effectively with multi-functional work groups within the company

Preferred:

• Proficiency in Spanish, French or German

Technical Systems Proficiency:

• Preferred Basic Experience and Utilization of the following:
• Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word and Access)
• Adobe Acrobat
• SAP
• Smartsheet
• G Suite
• OCE/ARAS/Bflow
• T.I.P.I
• Onbase
• Orion eTechPub

Travel Required:

• 5% Domestic and International

Citizenship:

• US Person under ITAR definition (U.S. Citizen, green card holder or person covered under our existing ITAR license)

Clearance:

• None

Decision Making, Complexity:

• The Quality Inspector B should be able to make decisions regarding the airworthiness and serviceability of aircraft components, assemblies and materials.
• Decisions are based on approved installation instructions, manufacturer's guidance, engineering drawings, and FAA regulations.
• Inspectors also collaborate with managers, internal customers, external suppliers, technicians, engineering, and other departments for inspection related decisions.
• Use consensus and collaboration to debate and resolve issues

Organizational information:

• This position will report to a Quality Supervisor who will manage principal activity.

Direct Reports:

• Exempt: None
• Non-exempt: None

Job Dimensions, Contributions to Success:

• Quality Inspector B has direct contact with internal customers and suppliers during shipping/receiving inspection of aircraft kits and material
• Quality Inspector B has the responsibility for generating/documenting of Non-conforming products, articles, and material when identified during routine inspections that supports and improves the overall quality of company products
• This position also supports the reduction in Cost of Non-quality by the prevention of escapes and non-conformities through the completion of inspection requirements

Nature of Contacts:

• Moderate Communication on a regular Basis with internal and external parties

Physical Requirements:

• Onsite: 100% unless on travel
• Vision: able to see and read computer screen and other electronic equipment with screens, able to read documents, reports and engineering drawings daily. Must have correctable near and far vision if applicable.
• Hearing: able to hear to participate in conversations in person and via teleconference or phone and able to hear sounds on production floor including safety warnings or alarms daily.
• Speaking: able to speak in conversations and meetings, deliver information and participate in communications daily.
• Equipment Operation: able to operate most office and personal electronic equipment and some tools.
• Carrying: able to carry documents, tools, drawings, electronic equipment up to 30lbs/14kgs daily.
• Lifting: able to lift documents, tools, drawings, electronic equipment up to 30lbs/14kgs daily.
• Pushing / Pulling: able to push and pull small office furniture and some equipment and tools daily.
• Sitting: able to sit for long periods of time in meetings, working on computer several times a week.
• Squatting / Kneeling: able to squat or kneel to retrieve or replace items stored on low shelving. Daily
• Standing: able to stand for discussions in offices or on production floor daily.
• Travel: able to travel independently and at short notice 5% or less yearly.
• Walking: able to walk through office and production areas including uneven surfaces daily.
• Personal Protective Equipment required: Required PPE includes, but is not limited to, Safety Shoes, Safety Glasses, Hearing Protection, Respirators/Masks, and/or Protective Gloves as required by site and/or customer site

Equal Opportunity:

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or other legally protected status

As a leader in our field, Airbus Helicopters, Inc. provides relocation assistance for qualified positions and a comprehensive compensation and benefits package.

As a matter of policy, Airbus Helicopters, Inc. does not sponsor visas for US positions unless specified. Only applicants with current work authorization will be considered.

Airbus Helicopters, Inc. does not offer tenured or guaranteed employment. Employment with Airbus is at will, meaning either the company or the employee can terminate the employment relationship at any time, with or without cause, with or without notice.

NOTE: Airbus Helicopters, Inc. reserves the right to revise or change job duties and responsibilities as the need arises. This position description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.

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