Quality Inspector

at Sonaca North America in Lenexa, Kansas, United States

Job Description

WHO ARE WE

Sonaca North America is driven by a passion for innovation and a commitment to excellence. As a leading provider of aerospace and defense solutions, we are dedicated to making air and space travel safe and sustainable. We have 13 locations across North America and our engineering expertise and operational excellence set us apart from the competition.

Since the beginning in 1948, we have a proven track record of delivering high-quality products and services that are reliable, safe, and efficient. Our team of experts is dedicated to staying ahead of the curve in the aerospace and defense industry, utilizing the latest technologies and processes to ensure that we deliver the best possible solutions to our customers.

POSITION SUMMARY

We are currently seeking a Quality Inspector to perform inspection functions of assembled parts. Our Quality Inspectors inspect products and/or documents at various stages of production, to validate processes and provide documentation required to show compliance to the Sonaca North America Quality System, while under close supervision. Also, read and interpret customer instructions, blueprints, charts and other statistical information; prepare parts and documentation for outside criteria; and participate in work center and other problem-solving teams as requested.

ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Inspectors assist production personnel in establishing and documenting inspection criteria, prepare parts and documentation to meet outside criteria, completes all required inspection documentation and communicates as needed with customers.
• Entering data into the Work Order Tracking System, including notes and recording data on the work order.
• Documenting Nonconforming Material per the Quality System Requirements.
• Assists in identifying parts deficiencies and helps to prevent further recurrences.
• Determining whether the product is acceptable or unacceptable according to work order and customer requirements.
• Responsibly handle “stop the job” authority at any stage of process.
• Perform sampling inspection.
• Perform Adhesion Testing requirements.
• Maintain good housekeeping in the inspection areas.
• Handle customer-supplied product with care.
• Properly use calibrated thickness masters, shims, certified master materials samples, etc.
• Verify the job, matching the actual parts with the work order, part number(s), printed and/or electronic pictures and part count.
• Maintain Sonaca North America’s quality standards to meet and exceed customer expectations.
• Access all applicable Prime customer specification requirements on SharePoint site.
• Manages time effectively so that production, quality and delivery schedules are met.
• Interacts professionally with co-workers and vendors, understands internal customers, and strives to maintain good relations with others.
• Follow all safety requirements and enforce compliance.
• Work overtime, when required (including weekends), on short notice.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Inspection Lead.
• Responds quickly to inquiries and follows up, as needed.
• Embraces change to ensure overall success of the company.

Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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