Arrowhead Products · 1 month ago
Quality Assurance Inspector II
Los Alamitos, CA, USA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$23/hr - $25/hr
5+ years expArrowhead Products is involved in airframe and missile manufacturing, and they are seeking a Quality Assurance Inspector II. The role involves performing in-process and final inspections of products, analyzing engineering documents, and ensuring compliance with quality standards.
AerospaceDeliveryManufacturingSpace Travel
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Determines most practical inspection method and technique; plans sequence of operation; selects precision measuring instruments and equipment to dimensionally inspect units
Performs surface table inspections using standard positioning, measuring and layout instruments and equipment
Uses shop mathematics, decimals and fractions in the performance of the work noted herein
Conducts first article, receiving inspection, in-process inspection and final inspection assignments; visually and dimensionally inspects a wide variety of airframes parts and aerospace assemblies/components
Witness’s first piece part production and certifies acceptability; observes and performs in-process inspection during component build–up and sub-assembly stages; performs final assembly inspection and observes testing operations to assure quality, workmanship and strict compliance with Arrowhead, military space and commercial specifications and standards
Inspects incoming metallic and fiber materials, plastic and rubber compounds for correct formulation call- out, serialization, identification, cure date and shelf life; verifies vendor and material certifications; checks heat codes, batch and lot numbers to assure product tractability; certifies the proper mixing and blending of bonding agents and adhesives
Inspects reinforced plastic and rubber products for delaminating, blisters, porosity, bond, elasticity, gauge surface smoothness and similar defects or characteristics
Checks configuration and part dimensions with or without the aid of assembly check gauges, fixtures and tooling
Prepares shipping data package for non-metal (soft goods) components/assemblies in accordance with contractual requirements
Monitors oven and cure processes and records temperature readings and dwell time; performs or observes pressurization and leak test using plant air, nitrogen and helium
Prepare rework tags, inspection reports and documentation
Coordinates rejection with MRB, engineering and customer representatives for depositions and process refinement
Assembles end item documentation for the review and acceptance of finished products
Prepares and maintains history files, records and reports
Qualification
Required
Requires High School degree or GED
Requires 5+ years related Quality Assurance inspection experience
Experience must include interface with customer source representatives, government sources, internal departments and senior management
US Citizenship or permanent residency
Must be able to read and analyze engineering drawings and blueprints to determine requirements
Must be proficient in the use of basic inspection tools, calipers, scales, height gauges, optical aids, micrometers and GD&T
Must have experience with production processes such as assembly, forming, tooling, welding (fusion & resistance), heat treat, cleaning
Must have experience with production machinery and equipment such as press forming, tube bending and other fabrication
Must have knowledge of metallic materials such as stainless, nickel, titanium, aluminum
Must have experience with composites materials and production processes such as elastomers, resins, and composite reinforcement material
Must be familiar with AS9102 standards and software, and military specifications
Experience must demonstrate ability to direct work activities of QC Inspectors I
Must interface effective across organizational levels
Must have good organizational skills and maintain accurate, complete documentation
Must be able to solve problems including root cause and corrective actions
Must have excellent communication skills, both written and oral
Must be proficient with the use of the Internet, MS Word/Outlook
Working knowledge of NetInspect, Inspection Expert, AS9100, AS9101, Boeing, Northrop, Lockheed Martin, UTAS, Honeywell, and DCMA specifications
ASQ Certified Quality Inspector (CQI) certification is expected to be achieved within 12 months from the first day of employment
Preferred
Related AA or trade school degree preferred
ASQ Certified Quality Inspector preferred
Experience working in AS9100 production environment preferred
Experience using Net-Inspect standards and software preferred
Company
Arrowhead Products
Arrowhead Products designs, tests, manufactures and sells high-pressure metallic systems and low-pressure systems for the aviation industry.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Stephen "Nick" Hoiles
President and Chief Executive Officer
Shannon George
CFO/VP Finance
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