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StandardAero · 1 month ago

Calibration Technician

1234 Altantic St, North Kansas City, MO, 64116, US

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

StandardAero is a company dedicated to finding solutions for complex challenges in aviation. As a Calibration Technician, you will oversee the inspection, release, and certification of products in accordance with regulatory and legal requirements, while also managing the training and performance of inspection personnel.

Aerospace

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Regularly scheduled calibration of all tools

Manage calibrations done externally

Training employees on usage and Calibration techniques

CI projects (Ex: floor layouts, cost of poor quality reduction)

Participate in and conduct quality audits

Monitors and audits all business unit inspection personnel qualifications and performance of inspection duties to ensure compliance with regulatory and corporate policies

Responsible for promoting the Safety Management System (SMS) and ensures adherence to the SMS policy. Responsible for observing all applicable safety requirements and reporting immediately any unsafe practices/conditions

Monitors the adherence to the regulations and customer requirements with respect to quarantine of parts and components, inspection record retention and the accompaniment of release certification documents with completed products and initiates corrective action when necessary

Acts as a liaison with the applicable Aviation Authority as requested by the Person Responsible for Maintenance (PRM)

Responsible for reporting on the status and performance of the inspection function to the Central Chief Inspector and/or functional/direct Management as applicable

Works with Production Cell Leader group to plan and coordinate applicable activities of the inspectors

Provides regular input and feedback to cell leaders regarding the performance of assigned inspection personnel

Exercises authority and leadership on inspection related topics, including improvements and Continuous Improvement (CI) projects

Participates in Strategic Business Unit management team meetings to ensure continuity and focus of SBU and corporate strategies

Provides performance review input for inspectors

Participates and takes an active role in regular Chief Inspector meetings

Provides technical support to business unit inspectors

Reviews amendments to policies and procedures pertaining to inspection criteria within the business unit

As required, provides technical interpretation with respect to inspection criteria

Monitors the number of inspectors and their experience level and advises senior management of their capability and capacity to meet production demands

As required, may be assigned to perform selected duties of the Product Quality Inspector to meet operational goals

Participates in special projects as assigned

Monitors and administers approval process for inspection personnel

Approves certifications and issues inspection stamps to candidates upon completion of pertinent Training Development Plans

As required, retrieves stamps where necessary to ensure continued Airworthiness is maintained

Periodically reviews final document packages and product for accuracy and conformity to customer, Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) and regulatory requirements

Provides instruction and training to business unit inspectors in inspection methods and practices to provide consistent application of best practices

Leads the development and monitoring of inspection-related training plans including continual and re-current training

Acts as a mentor to inspection personnel and works closely with the Production Cell Leader and the Training and Development Specialist where necessary

As required participates in providing classroom training on inspection related topics

Performs and supports trouble-shooting investigations in support of fact finding and problem solving

Initiates and supports continuous improvement activities to achieve the SBU and corporate objectives

Provides input and participates in error analysis to strengthen defenses where needed

Evaluates the inspection process and leads continuous improvement initiatives on the business unit related to inspection activities

Qualification

Quality inspectionCalibration techniquesPrecision measuring instrumentsGas turbine engine theoryProduction management systemsBlueprint interpretationLeadershipInterpersonal skillsCommunication skillsDecision makingOrganizational skills

Required

Strong planning, organizational, leadership, interpersonal, decision making, oral and written communication skills

Thorough knowledge of the applicable Company Instructions, Company Processes, Quality Assurance Manual, Inspection Procedure Manual, and Original Equipment Manufacturer manuals

Working knowledge of precision measuring instruments

Working knowledge of PC's in the current company operating system environment

Working knowledge of production management computer systems

Ability to read, understand and interpret blueprints

Extensive experience in quality inspection

Must be US Citizen or Permanent Resident