FAI Inspector

Job Summary

Responsible for a managing quality documentation needs, source inspection requirements, and FAI’s, within the Quality Assurance Department.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Prepares and collects a variety of documents required for pending shipments to customers including but not limited to; certificates of compliance, certificates of origin, material certifications, test certifications.
• Responsible for compiling and reviewing final First Article Inspection documentation and submitting completed package electronically or in hard copy per customer requirements.
• Participate in preparing source inspection materials, scheduling and facilitating source inspection activity for Prime and Government Inspectors.
• Participates in contract and program reviews when required.
• Manages internal Audit Program, performs Audits as Lead Auditor, performs or facilitates in-house training of Auditors, maintains schedule including working with auditors through the year to complete required audits.
• Play and active role in designated quality representative (DQR) self-release program, assist in maintaining all required documentation, disseminating any Customer specific alerts, engages with Customers for audits of self-release program.
• Engages with Customer Portals for shipping requirements, first article creation, Customer related approvals for Sub-tier suppliers.
• Supports Government/Military contracts processing.
• Coordinate and facilitate customer audits for Quality and Engineering.
• Assists in the maintenance of ISO/AS9100 procedures.
• Performs other duties as directed.

Basic Qualifications (including education and experience required)

• This position requires a minimum of a high school diploma & 5 years of relevant quality experience, working in a quality department, in an ISO9001 / AS9100 quality environment.
• Extensive experience with all aspects of FAI / AS9202 inspection reporting
• Experience with FAI Software. Experience with Visual Fair, Discuss, and Net Inspect preferred
• Experience and knowledge with precision machining of components, sheet metal fabrication, component special processes.
• Proficient with ISO 9000 / AS9100 Standards
• Ability to read blueprints and understand industry and military specifications.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, writing, and computer skills.
• Internal Audit experience on ISO 9001 or AS9100 standards preferred.

Required Competencies

• Possess the judgment necessary to present recommendations for action to others when decisions are outside responsibility.
• Results oriented with the drive necessary to continuously look for ways to improve the effectiveness of operations, processes, procedures, or services.
• Persistent and relentless when pursuing solutions to problems.
• Critical analytical thinker who applies logic and sound reasoning to determine the facts of the situation and identify root cause.
• Creative thinker who will develop creative approaches to problems.
• Ability to communicate effectively when speaking and writing so that others can understand a situation and take appropriate action.
• Demonstrates the honesty and integrity required to do the right thing while adhering to strongly held principles and values.