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Title: First Article Inspector (Aerospace)

Company: BDSI

Job ID: 98880

Location: Enfield, CT

Job Description/Position Overview:

This position is expected to be 100% onsite .

Export Control:

The position must meet Export Control compliance requirements, therefore a “US Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. § 120.15 is required. “US Person” includes US Citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Position Summary:

Observes validation of product non-conformances and disposition type, quality procedures and engineering requirements. Learns Quality Management System requirements, applicable company procedures, contract requirements, or government regulations. Gathers data and participates in the investigation to determine root cause of nonconformance of plans, products or processes.

Gain knowledge of aerospace design, systems and integration to perform failure and forensic analysis of aerospace components and systems. Learns the development, modification and documentation of actions to assure problem resolution or to implement corrective/preventive action.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Maintain QA internal and external systems such as QA helpdesk, IQMS, etc. working with customer quality engineers and internal stakeholders to ensure systems are up to date and actions closed in a timely manner.

• Identify and communicate opportunities for process improvement and assist with RCCA activities. Assist in internal, customer, and third-party audits.

• Disposition and control of non-conforming product.

• Review and approval of First Articles from suppliers. Perform First Articles for submission to customers.

• Program and operate advanced inspection and test equipment, i.e., vision and instant measurement equipment, CMM, XREF, etc.

• Work in conjunction with the Customer Quality Engineer and Quality Management with the implementation of new inspection, measuring and test equipment and customer demanded part verification requirements.

• Ownership of site Calibration system; including maintenance of database, certificates, Calibration Procedures, and confirmation of rendered services for invoicing/payment.

  Basic Qualifications (Required Skills and Experience)

• 2-4 years of related work experience (4-6 years preferred)

• Experience working with customer quality systems

• Experience managing customer requirements

• Experience maneuvering customer portals

• Proficient with Net Inspect

• An equivalent combination of formal education, on-the-job training, and/or work experience

• Previous aerospace inspection experience

• Experience in QA inspection methods and procedures, including First Article Inspection

• Fluent in English (i.e. reading, writing, and verbal communication)

• Strong analytical, organizational and troubleshooting skills

• Required to pass documented color and near vision exam

• Knowledge of AS9100 requirements

• Experience in the usage of calipers, ring/pin gages, comparator

• Advanced GD&T Skills – Optical Comparator, CMM, Layout, Vision Scope Systems

• Proficient PC skills and use of Microsoft Office products (Outlook, Excel)

• Understanding of Six Sigma / Lean concepts

  Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree – related field of study

• 1-3 years of supervisory experience (preferred)

  Relocation:

  Relocation assistance is not negotiable benefit for this position. Candidates must live in the immediate area or relocate at own their expense.

  Drug Free Workplace:

  Boeing is a tobacco free workplace and smoking is prohibited while on the premise and in the building in order to provide a healthy work environment for all. To support employees interested in quitting the use of tobacco products, BDSI is offering the Quit for Life Program to all US employees.

  Boeing is a Drug Free Workplace where post offer applicants and employees are subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol when criteria is met as outlined in our policies.

  Job Type: Full-Time

  Boeing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law .