What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sr. Inspection Technician - Aerospace position at Zobility?
Job Description:
- Responsible for performing comprehensive inspection and auditing tasks to ensure compliance with quality standards and aerospace regulatory requirements.
- This position focuses on initial inspections, document reviews, and supporting QA Engineering in continuous improvement activities relevant to manufacturing processes at our Fort Worth, TX Landing Gear facility.
- Client is seeking hire an Inspection Technician III responsible for performing comprehensive inspection and auditing tasks to ensure compliance with quality standards and aerospace regulatory requirements.
- Responsibilities:
- Responsible for performing daily start up, review documents and products that are in final inspection area.
- Review and verify documentation to confirm all sign-offs and inspection points are complete prior to advancing products to the next production phase.
- Execute in-process and final inspections in alignment with AS9102 standards and internal quality control procedures.
- Document all inspection findings and maintain traceable, compliant inspection records.
- Scan and archive all relevant documentation for customer-delivered products to ensure robust record-keeping and traceability.
- Identify and record non-conformances per AS9100 and internal procedures, generating Non-Conformance Reports (NCR) when necessary.
- Collaborate with Material Review Board (MRB) on the disposition of non-conforming products. Assist Quality Engineering with root cause analysis, corrective actions, and follow-up activities. Prioritize inspection tasks according to production schedules to ensure timely delivery.
- Interpret technical documentation, including engineering drawings, specifications, and Bill of Materials (BOM).
- Apply geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T) principles in product inspection.
- Utilize calibrated measurement tools (e.g., calipers, micrometers, height gauges) and coordinate measuring machines (CMM) to perform precise inspections.
- Support Quality Engineering in developing and refining inspection plans and control plans.
- Perform audits on quality management systems (QMS) and processes, as required.
- Participate on address quality-related inquiries and provide technical guidance to production staff meetings.
- Maintain all required certifications and ensure compliance with industry training standards.
- Perform other duties as assigned by leadership.
- Requirements:
- Typically requires minimum 1 year of assembly/manufacturing inspection experience
- Experienced in the use of general measurement tools per inspection requirements Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in Landing Gear
- Experience in Aerospace
- Proficient in blueprint reading and interpretation of technical data and quality procedures
- Computer skills in word processing, spreadsheets, and databases.
- Experience with SAP.
- Strong analytical skills, with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks in a dynamic environment.
- Ability and flexibility to work overtime and weekends as needed.
- Able to lift up to 35 pounds, employees will utilize a lift assist or buddy system if greater than 35 pounds.
- Ability to read, write, and speak English
- Ability to interpret and follow component maintenance manuals and all other applicable technical documents
- Education:
- HS diploma with a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience. In the absence of a HS diploma or GED, 4 years of relevant experience is required.
