Chief Inspector

The Chief Inspector position is primarily responsible for overseeing and ensuring Quality functions are adhered to and compliant to internal and external requirements, with a general understanding of the entire quality process. Secondary responsibility is to support the manufacturing side of business in final inspection.

Responsibilities:

• Fulfill daily responsibilities in a team-based environment while maintaining and upholding PCX's core values.
• Review all processing certifications IAW Customer and PO requirements.
• Perform incoming inspections on purchased components.
• Visual and dimensional verification (inspection) to requirements utilizing micrometers, calipers, bore gages, thread gages, and other inspection equipment as required.
• Review and acceptance of Travelers to assure all signoffs are complete.
• Review and acceptance of repair generated documentation packages prior to presenting to customer representatives.
• Presentation of inspected/received parts to various customer representatives.
• Initiation of Discrepancy Reports, internal and external for products not meeting repair specifications.
• Participate in Product Verification Audits (PVAs) and First Articles.
• Provide Quality input in support of new business development (SAR packages).
• Review supplier first article reports for completeness per AS9102 requirements.
• Work to resolve any customers issues and concerns.
• Coordinate activity between multiple departments/functional groups to ensure efficient product flow and issue resolution.
• Work closely with Purchasing and Shipping to ensure a timely flow of material to outside process suppliers. Communicate issues negatively impacting the ability to meet schedule attainment and aid in the development of recovery action plans.
• Work with Engineering and Quality Director to resolve technical issues and recommend solutions.
• Work with engineering to create new Repairs and work with the customer to secure approval.
• Participate in the development of and ensure compliance with standard procedures.
• Support manufacturing side of business as time allows in the final inspection department.
• Support organizational improvement activities by acting a team member in improvement functions.
• Support organizational departmental cross training initiatives by becoming cross trained in various skill blocks within the Quality function as defined and agreed upon by supervision.
• Act as a role model, coach and train new associates to foster a team environment
• Follow all safety rules and regulations.
• Work independently with limited supervision.
• Perform tasks as assigned by Supervisor and/or Team Leader.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to stand or sit for extended period of time.
• Fine motor skills with frequent hand and arm movement.
• Frequent twisting and bending.

Unusual Environmental Conditions:

• Loud machining environment; exposure to aerospace metals, lubricants, and chemicals.

Required Personal Protective Equipment:

• Safety glasses/shields, appropriate manufacturing closed toed footwear, gloves, hearing protection may be required or other protective equipment as needed.

Qualifications:

• US Citizen or Green card holder
• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of 7-10 Years of Aerospace Inspection Experience.
• Fluent in print/specification interpretation, GD&T and corresponding measurement techniques.
• Knowledgeable in ISO / AS9100, AS9102, and AS9110 requirements.
• Aerospace overhaul and repair and/or precision manufacturing background desired.
• Industrial mathematics.
• Solid written and verbal skills.
• Basic computer skills.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong problem solving skills.
• Strong organizational skills.

This position is currently accepting applications.

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