Quality Assurance Representative

Ascent Aerospace – Inspiring the next generation of flight!   SUMMARY OF POSITION QA Buyoff personnel is responsible for final quality inspection and buyoff of tooling to customer specifications.     ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS This document in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying the position. Review/acceptance of finished products to ensure that all specifications and contractual requirements have been met and that component accountability is complete. Review special process certifications for compliance to customer requirements. Review final inspection reports of details, sub-assemblies, and final assemblies. Generate Tool Inspection Records, FAI reports, CofC documents, and compile final customer inspection package. Document and archive final inspection documentation including photos. Support builder teams, program managers, etc. with GD&T interpretation, customer ID requirements, storage configuration to ensure requirements regarding quality of product are being met. Assist with manual inspection utilizing micrometers, calipers, etc. to ensure the integrity of the components. Maintain knowledge of customer and industry standards and specifications. Liaison contact and support for customer quality representatives, source inspectors. Utilize and update information to customer QA web accounts. Physical review of tooling, tool tag stamping, torque striping/bugging, proof load witnessing, bag testing, thickness testing etc. Problem investigation and resolution in accordance with NCR/CAR process with QA Coordinator, QA Manager, Build Lead, PM, etc. Any additional duties as reasonably assigned by management.     REQUIRED SKILLS, EDUCATION, AND EXPERIENCE Any combination of education and experience providing the required skill and knowledge for successful job performance will be considered.  Typical qualifications would be: Minimum High School Diploma/GED required. Minimum 3 years’ experience in a quality assurance buyoff/engineering position or in aerospace and/or aerospace tooling industry. This position must meet Export Control Compliance requirements, therefore a "US Person" as defined by 22.C.F.R. is required. Security clearance or openness to promptly obtain a plus.   PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Proficient in GD&T interpretation. Ability to effectively handle tasks in a fast-paced environment. Able to work varied shifts, overtime, and weekends when necessary. Has confidence in leading processes, projects and looks for opportunities. Ability to work with management team to help drive performance of location.     TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS Travel is primarily local during the business day, although some projects may require out-of-state or out-of-country overnight travel.     WORKING CONDITIONS Working conditions described here are representative of those that may be experienced by an employee daily while performing the functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, employee may be exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes, and airborne particles. The employee may be exposed to vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to caustic chemicals.  The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. May be required to work weekends to meet department and business demands. Work with safe manufacturing processes and understanding that eyewear is mandatory in the manufacturing area. Knows that safety shoes are recommended in the manufacturing area.     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. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Must be able to sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. Must be able to see, talk, hear, touch, feel and reach with hands and arms. Must be able to frequently walk & stand for short periods of time. Must be able to lift and move up to 35 pounds, occasionally lift and move objects up to 50lbs.     SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS Employment is contingent upon successfully passing an employee reference check, criminal background check, and drug screening. This position requires use of information that is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). All applicants must be U.S. persons within the meaning of ITAR. ITAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder').   ABOUT US Ascent Aerospace is a world renowned, single-source provider of production and automated assembly systems for the aerospace, defense, and space industries.  As the largest tooling group, Ascent produces a full suite of both mold and assembly tooling required for the aerospace manufacturing market, including the largest invar molds ever made for aerospace.  As an automation provider and production system integrator, Ascent work with customers to develop their project and see it through from process engineering, to build and installation to ensure it is an efficient and cost-effective solution.  Ascent Aerospace is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status or a person’s relationship or association with a protected veteran, including spouses and other family members, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. Equal Employment Opportunity Posters. If you’d like to view a copy of the company’s affirmative action plan or policy statement, please call toll-free 1 586-726-0500. If you have a disability and you believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or to submit an online application, please call toll-free 1 586-726-0500.   No Unauthorized Referrals from Recruiters & Vendors Please note that Ascent Aerospace does not seek or accept unsolicited resumes or offers from third party recruiters or staffing agencies associated with any published or unpublished employment opportunities. Any unsolicited information sent to Ascent Aerospace will be considered as unencumbered and free from any fee or charge whatsoever. Only members of our Human Resources Team have the authority to engage or authorize recruiting services, which must be agreed upon before the unsolicited resume or offer is received.