Quality Inspector

Job Description

Northwest Aerospace Technologies ( NAT ), a Safran Company, is the only EASA DOA Certified aircraft interior reconfiguration group in the United States.

Focusing on commercial & military aircrafts, NAT provides first class services in design, engineering, quality, certification, & manufacturing for a variety of Blue Chip customers.

POWERED BY TEAMWORK. Are you ready to be part of a team that drives big ideas & even bigger wins? At Safran, we believe in the power of both collaboration & individual contributions.

We understand that it takes diverse perspectives, problem-solving skills, dependability, & trust to push each other forward & achieve great success.

For us, working here is more than just a job; it's a passion. There's the unique opportunity to lead the way in aerospace & defense & contribute to creating a safer & more sustainable world.

We trust our employees to bring bold ideas to build the future of aerospace together, contributing to our ranking by TIME as the leading Aerospace & Defense company on the 2023 World's Best Companies list (#59 on the full list).

Join our team & become part of the group that's making amazing things happen on the ground & in the skies. Together, we'll proudly step back & say, We did that .

Essential Duties & Responsibilities :

• Performs inspections using the appropriate device to obtain an accurate reading of all types of shapes including hole sizes, radius, length, depth, angles, etc.
• Performs receiving inspections & prepares formal reports.
• Creates & maintains First Article Inspection Reports.
• Accesses & includes all necessary materials & processes certificates required for traceability purposes.
• Coordinates with stakeholders as required to accurately describe nonconforming conditions for rejected parts.
• Provides continuous communication to management regarding issues & inspection status.
• Maintains a neat, organized work area & helps with the general daily housekeeping of the department.
• Meets target hours and completes schedules as set by Supervision.
• Maintains regular attendance including being at work, being on time to work and working full shifts.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications for Level 1 :

Experience : 0-3 years

Computer Skills : Basic user of Microsoft Office suite

Other Skills : Ability to use precision measuring instruments and to read engineering drawings, specifications and other technical literature is preferred.

Possess minimum understanding of basic inspection tools.

Additional Qualifications for Level 2 :

Experience : 4-7 years

Other Skills : Ability to effectively use inspection tools such as calipers, micrometers, tape measures, etc. Identify problems with some solving capabilities.

Additional Qualifications for Level 3 :

Experience : 8+ years

Computer Skills : Intermediate skills with Microsoft Office suite. Prior use of and advanced abilities with an ERP system.

Other Skills : Ability to identify problems and solve independently.

Complementary Description

Safran Cabin headquarters are in Huntington Beach, California, with a global presence of over 11,000 employees at 36 sites.

Site locations are in the United States, Mexico, Brazil, Canada, Germany, France, Czech Republic, the Netherlands, Tunisia and Thailand.

Safran Cabin serves over 400 airlines and leasing companies globally and delivers to all airframe OEM manufacturers with a heritage spanning over 80 years in the industry.

Discover Safran Cabin through our videos : Safran Cabin (safran-group.com)

• Your Career : Safran is committed to providing internal mobility to our employees. We operate globally so the sky is the limit of where your Safran journey can take you.
• Your Development : Safran employees have free access to Safran University courses and external tuition reimbursement for approved programs or certifications.
• Your Benefits : Our suite of comprehensive benefits include health care (medical, dental and vision), life insurance, 401(k) savings plans with company match, paid time off, Safran Perks with BenefitHub Employee Discounts & Rewards Marketplace for consumer products / services and more!

Job Requirements

At Safran Cabin, diversity & inclusion is a source of richness that adds quality of life, performance, and innovation. We welcome diverse contributions and provide equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex / gender, sexual orientation, gender identity / gender expression, marital status, pregnancy, age, national origin, ancestry, disability / medical condition, military or veteran status, citizenship status, genetic characteristics or information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, and local laws.

We seek service-oriented team players with strong interpersonal skills and a positive attitude, adaptable to our innovative and evolving environment.

Across all team members, we are looking for the following attributes :

• Team oriented
• Process focused
• Open & honest communication
• Quality minded
• Ability to persevere and honor commitments
• Recognizes success
• Executes with urgency
• Creates solutions
• Customer focused in everything we do

Job Requirements :

• Minimum of high school diploma or equivalent with demonstrated skills.
• Three years related aircraft interior inspection experience required.
• Ability to communicate effectively with all levels within the department.
• Working knowledge of various measuring devices such as calipers, micrometers, depth gauges, etc.
• Familiar with Quality and inspection concepts and processes.
• Ability to read blueprints, pack slips, invoices, and other customer supplied data.
• Ability to read measuring instruments.
• Familiar with engineering programs.
• Mathematical knowledge and ability to apply towards problem solving.
• Strong time-management and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to coordinate and handle multiple priorities within deadlines and take initiative to produce results with minimal supervision.
• Ability to communicate in English (read, write and verbally communicate).
• Familiarity with AS9100 preferred.
• Ability to travel as required.
• Ability to work outside of core business hours as required.

Physical Requirements :

• Able to climb and work on step stools and / or ladders.
• Able to lift 25 lbs. without assistance / able to lift up to 100 lbs. with assistance.
• Able to reach overhead.
• Able to work in a non-dust-free environment.
• Normal or corrected vision (required to perform exacting tasks).
• Full range of motion with both hands.
• Can work in a stooping, kneeling or standing position and in cramped areas.
• Visa sponsorship and relocation are not offered for this position.

This description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by an employee within this position.

The actual duties, responsibilities and qualifications may vary based on assignment or group.