QA Inspector - Plastics

JOB TITLE: QUALITY ASSURANCE INSPECTOR - PLASTICS   

REPORTS TO: DIRECTOR OF QUALITY                                                           DIRECT REPORTS: N/A

Position Summary

This position’s responsibility is to determine whether product conforms to the engineering definition. This role works in support of one or more production departments to plan verification activities for product and processes performed internally and externally.

ELEMENTS RELATED TO THE FUNCTION 

• Position Type: Non-Exempt
• Location: Demgy Pacific, LLC, Tacoma WA

JOB SKILL REQUIREMENTS

• A strong familiarity with and understanding of drawing interpretation and inspection techniques
• Ability to read and understand Customers Specifications
• Ability to read & understand aerospace drawings for plastic parts
• Ability to inspect molded parts utilizing conventional machine shop inspection tools
• Understanding of GD&T
• Understanding of AS9102 FAIR
• Be highly detail oriented with a strong background in Aerospace Manufacturing and Quality Assurance
• Have good communication, reading, reporting, and computers skills in MS Office (using Word, Excel, and Outlook)

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS 

• Training and experience with programming and running coordinate measurement systems (CMM Manager with and without CAD models)
• Understanding of Boeing’s EID system to find essential information
• Training and experience in Internal Quality Auditing

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS 

• High School education (or equivalent) with a strong mathematical background required. Undergraduate (associate) degree or higher, preferred
• Previous experience in an aerospace or manufacturing environment is required
• Previous experience in a quality or inspection role is required
• Previous experience with ERP/MRP software is preferred

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS 

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.

• Stamina to work all assigned hours
• Ability to work in a shop environment – frequent exposure to loud noises, dust, solvents, and oils
• Frequent standing, walking, reaching, climbing, stooping, kneeling, and crouching
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
• Hearing and speaking required 100% of the workday
• Use of hands 100% of the workday
• 20/40 vision required with or without correction

APPLICABLE METRICS

• Average time from inspection request to completion
• Number of escapes or inspection misses (defects that passed inspection but were caught later)

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 

Follow the company’s Quality Management System and encourage others to do the same

The primary job responsibility is to inspect product currently in production at the machine

Utilize blueprint reading and specification interpretation skills to perform required inspections

Use experience and judgment to select appropriate and efficient inspection and measurement techniques to perform:

First part buy-off and in-process inspection of manufactured details and assemblies.

Final inspection and document review.

Document non-conformances for MRB in ERP system

Control of Documents, External and Internal

Assist with Internal Quality Audits

Demonstrate excellent time management skills

Utilize all time saving methods personally developed or prescribed, by management when applicable

Show concerted effort to improve knowledge and grow with the company's technology

Follow the company's Quality Management System and guide others to do the same

Work well with others and follow directions in a team environment under project leaders or supervisors

Develop inspection procedures and methods, make setups, determine the deviation from blueprint or standard, and report results

      Assist less experienced employees as required. Assist Management Personnel in day-to-day activities or as directed by Supervisor

EMPLOYEE RESPONSIBILITIES   

• Uphold and comply with Demgy’s Code of Ethics and Conduct         
• Follow safety policies
• Contribute to the success of the company’s environmental, health & safety program
• Maintain a positive working relationship with co-workers in all departments
• Maintain accurate documentation as required, following DEMGY Pacific’s document and record control procedures as applicable to the position
• Ensure that housekeeping within the department is properly maintained. 
• Follow Demgy 5S program (workstation organization/locations maintained) 
• Follow policies outlined in the Employee Handbook
• Perform other duties as directed by the supervisor

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