Job Description

Description

As a Quality Assurance Inspector III, you will be responsible for inspecting and measuring internally manufactured parts or procured products. Using various measurement equipment, you will ensure these components comply with Click Bond and/or customer-provided engineering drawings and procedures.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Use measuring devices (micrometer, caliper, optical measurement equipment) to inspect and determine product conformance with engineering drawings, purchase orders and associated specifications.
• Ensure quality requirements are met in the production of products that meet established standards and specifications including, but not limited to, AS9100 / ISO 9001/ ISO14001.
• Completes and maintains inspection records, physical and chemical certifications, conducts AS9102 First Article Inspection (FAIs), and documents non-conformance.
• Accurately enters information in Click Bond’s ERP/MRP system.
• Ensures all documentation is accurate and complete prior to shipping parts to external customers.
• Perform first shot, in process, final and shipping inspections.
• Facilitate and document root cause corrective action activities.
• Engages with internal and external customers politely and courteously.
• Ability to setup and operate the Retina automated inspection system.
• Stamp mark of approval for procured product, internally produced product, and/or appropriate shipping documentation.
• Generate reports of traceability, inspection acceptance or non-conformance, certificates of compliance and make appropriate computer entries.
• Supports the development of inspection plans, control plans, inspection report forms.
• Proficiently writes inspection instructions.
• Conduct necessary material testing to ensure quality and compliance.
• Trains and mentors’ other members of the team.
• Performs measurement systems analysis (MSA).
• Ability to occasionally use a forklift.
• Coordinates, trains, and audits production technicians in the Certified Manufacturing Inspector program compliant with AS9162 Aerospace Operator Self-Verification Programs.
• Capable of performing XRF material analysis.
• Report immediately all suspicious and hazardous conditions to a supervisor.
• Understand and observe all safety guidelines and assure quality and safety by complying with all appropriate Click Bond policies and procedures.
• Assist in maintaining clean, orderly, and hazard-free work areas.
• Able to work with minimal supervision, be a self-starter and be detail oriented.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

• Applies knowledge of SPC (Statistical Process Control) and basic statistical methods.
• Experience with AS9102 FAI (First Article Inspection).
• Communicates clearly and informatively, with a customer focused mindset, ensuring accuracy in spelling and grammar.
• Capable of effectively writing routine reports and correspondence and presenting numerical data.
• Exhibits sound and accurate judgment and includes appropriate people in decision-making processes.
• Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person of an alternate plan.
• Follows written and verbal instructions, responds well to management direction, and takes responsibility for actions.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as aerospace procedures, engineering requirements, safety rules, and quality assurance manuals.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Must be proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, ERP/MRP inventory software and manufacturing software.
• Experience with 6-Sigma and Lean manufacturing principles.
• Experience with the NCR process and non-conformances.
• Demonstrates excellent analytical, critical thinking, problem-solving, and organizational skills; listens attentively, seeks clarification, and responds effectively to questions.
• Proficient at performing in-process inspections, final inspections, dimensional inspections, and other attributes utilizing measuring devices, such as micrometer, caliper, or optical measurement equipment.
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes including but not limited to, F-Nams, injection molding, compression molding, CNC, composites, paint processes, passivation and assembly depending on the area assigned.
• Ability to write and read English

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• High School Diploma or General Education Diploma (G.E.D.) required, Associate degree preferred.
• 10 years of experience in quality inspection or related position required. Certifications and education will be considered in lieu of experience.
• 5 years audit experience required.
• GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerance), certification required.
• 5 years’ experience with 6-Sigma and Lean Manufacturing principles required.
• ASQ CQI, CQT and CQA Certificates preferred.
• X-Ray florescence experience required.
• 7 years’ experience with non-conformance processes required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Regularly required to use hands and finger, to handle or feel product for burrs or surface finish.
• Frequently required to stand; reach with hands and arms.
• Occasionally required to walk; sit and stoop, bend, kneel or crouch.
• Frequently required to lift and/or move up to 35 pounds, occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Close vision, color vision and ability to adjust focus, occasional microscope work is required.

PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT:

• If in manufacturing areas, requires protective eyewear and/or hearing protection.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• If in manufacturing areas, may be exposed to noise, smells, heat, dust, etc. Work requires the observance of fire regulations and safe work practices.

CLICK BOND WAY – KEY ATTRIBUTES:

• Communicates respectfully to all team members, vendors, and visitors.
• Models a positive attitude.
• Actively listens to others and supports the team environment.
• Asks questions and learns from mistakes.
• Executes tasks with minimal errors in a timely and efficient manner.
• Attendance is consistent and meets or exceeds company standards.

Click Bond is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information or any other protected classification.
Click Bond complies with federal and state disability laws. Click Bond will provide reasonable accommodation when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with a disability unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship. The policy regarding requests for reasonable accommodation applies to all aspects of employment, including the application process. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact Nancy Rodriguez, Director, People Operations at 775.885.8000 ext. 1245