ACMT, Inc. · 1 month ago
Inspector III (FAI Experience)
MANCHESTER, CT, USA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
3+ years expACMT, Inc. is seeking an Inspector III responsible for performing inspections of aerospace components and assemblies. This role involves ensuring compliance with specifications and standards while supporting quality improvement initiatives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
AerospaceIndustrialManufacturing
Responsibilities
Conduct first article inspections (FAIs) in accordance with AS9102 requirements
Perform in-process and final inspections of machined parts, sheet metal, and assembled components
Inspect raw materials and incoming parts against material certifications and purchase order requirements
Verify critical dimensions, tolerances, and features using standard metrology equipment including calipers, micrometers, height gauges, surface plates, and CMM
Record inspection results and non-conformances clearly and accurately
Review engineering drawings, specifications, work orders, and inspection plans to determine inspection requirements
Complete and maintain detailed inspection records, including inspection reports, certificates of conformance, and FAI documentation
Ensure traceability and documentation meet AS9001, and customer standards
Review part marking, packaging, and labeling for compliance before final release
Identify and document nonconformance's, support root cause and corrective action processes
Work closely with quality engineers and production to resolve discrepancies and rework plans
Participate in MRBs
Collaborate with machine operators, assemblers, and engineers to clarify inspection criteria and resolve quality issues
Assist with training of Inspector I or production team on basic inspection practices and tools
Support internal quality audits and contribute to quality improvement initiatives
Provide feedback to production and engineering on drawing errors, difficult to inspect features, or process variation trends
Assist in calibration verification of inspection tools as needed
Qualification
Required
High school diploma or GED
Additional technical training or certification in quality/inspection is a plus
3+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment performing part inspections
Strong knowledge of aerospace inspection techniques and standards (AS9100 and ISO 9001)
Ability to read and interpret complex engineering drawings and GD&T
Proficient with hand tools and standard measuring equipment, basic understanding of CMM operation or programming is a plus
Familiar with using quality documentation systems or ERP systems for inspection
Preferred
Experience in an AS9100 certified aerospace environment
Familiarity with CMM software
Knowledge of NADCAP special process verification is a plus
Certified Quality Inspector or equivalent is desirable
Company
ACMT, Inc.
Founded in 1986 as a clean room repackaging source, ACMT has grown into a multi-faceted aerospace manufacturer which produces; • Medium & complex sheet metal products • Commercial & military MRO • Adhesives – chemical/repackaging/bonding & composites.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase