Overview:
The Quality Assurance Inspector is responsible for ensuring that all
aerospace components and systems meet strict quality standards and regulatory
requirements. This role involves inspecting, testing, and verifying materials,
processes, and products throughout the manufacturing lifecycle to ensure compliance
with engineering type design, industry standards, safety regulations, and
customer specifications. This individual is responsible for ensuring
timely execution and reporting of inspection results to include documentation
of deviations from the intended design.
The qualified applicant will need to demonstrate attention to detail,
thoroughness with tasks, unwavering integrity, sound judgment and a cooperative
attitude throughout the inspection process.
Responsibilities:
Proficient with QA Inspector responsibilities plus
Reads, interprets and inspects to drawings, procedures, and process specifications that govern manufacturing processes
Communicates findings to the appropriate department for corrective action.
Maintain detailed records of inspection results, non-conformances, and corrective actions. Prepare reports and communicate findings to management and engineering teams.
Conduct audits of manufacturing processes, equipment, and quality systems to ensure compliance with internal and external standards
Actively participate in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance product quality, manufacturing processes, and safety standards.
Ability to demonstrates comprehensive knowledge of the quality assurance manual and the processes/procedures within
Ensures that products/articles/services meet the drawing, specification and customer requirements
Analyzes finished aircraft assembly bonds, parts, or components to determine acceptance or rejection based on drawings, specs, and procedures
Ensures accuracy and completion of all paperwork and planning having to do with operations performed and materials consumed
Identify, document, and report any non-conformance issues or defects, and work with cross-functional teams to implement corrective actions.
Ensures that all assigned work areas are kept clean, orderly, and presentable at all times. Applies 6s principles. Wears proper protective equipment during appropriate job functions
Complies with all paperwork, such as work instructions, that govern job duties
Demonstrates leadership qualities when working with manufacturing technicians
Good communicator in both oral and written language
Has the ability to apply written processes/procedures to products/articles for inspection
Flexibility with job functions and the ability multi-task
Performs other duties as assigned by the Team Lead, Department Supervisor, Line Manager, or appropriate designee
Qualifications:
GED/HS Diploma
A&P License, or AAS in Quality Assurance, or a related field preferred
Certifications such as ASNT, ASQ Certified Quality Inspector (CQI) or similar quality certifications are a plus.
Familiarity with aerospace standards (e.g., AS9100, NADCAP, FAA regulations) and tools (e.g., micrometers, calipers, CMMs).
Minimum of 2 years of experience in quality assurance or quality control within the aerospace industry, preferably in manufacturing or assembly environments
Strong understanding of aerospace materials, processes, and testing methods.
Proficiency in reading engineering drawings, blueprints, and technical documentation.
Knowledge of quality management systems (QMS) and inspection software
Knowledge of quality management systems (QMS) and inspection software
Manages stress, including competing work demands and multiple projects at the same time.
Leadership experience preferred
Our Benefits: Cirrus provides a range of exciting benefits, including:
Comprehensive Health Coverage: Medical, vision, dental, with additional dependent coverage options
Employer-Paid Coverages: Group term life, short- and long-term disability insurance
Flexible Spending Accounts: FSA and HSA offerings with company contributions to HSA
Well-being: Calm Health, Employee Assistance Program, and wellness incentives through medical provider
401(k) Plan: Dollar-for-dollar match up to 5% after 90 days, with 100% vesting at 1 year of service
PTO: Various PTO plans starting at 100 hours accrued within the first year
Additional Time off Benefits: Paid holidays, 2 weeks of Paid Parental leave, paid time for funeral leave and jury duty
Career Development: Tuition reimbursement program and professional growth opportunities
Exclusive Discounts: Cirrus Store, partner and marketplace discounts available
Community & Engagement: Company and employee clubs at various locations
These benefits are designed to support your well-being, growth, and enjoyment at Cirrus!
Pay Range:
Salary Range: USD $20.85/Hr. - USD $31.27/Hr.
Numbers & Facts
Location
Duluth, Minnesota
Job Type
Full-time
Salary
$20.85–$31.27 Per Hour
Skills
A & P Certificateunmatched
AS 9100unmatched
Aerospace and Defenseunmatched
American Society for Quality (ASQ)unmatched
Analysis Skillsunmatched
Auditingunmatched
Blueprintsunmatched
Bond Marketunmatched
Communication Skillsunmatched
Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS)unmatched
Continuous Improvementunmatched
Corrective Actionunmatched
Cross-Functionalunmatched
Detail Orientedunmatched
Documentationunmatched
Engineering Drawingunmatched
Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)unmatched
Housekeeping/Cleaningunmatched
Industry Standardsunmatched
Leadershipunmatched
Maintain Complianceunmatched
Manufacturingunmatched
Manufacturing Assemblyunmatched
Manufacturing Requirementsunmatched
Manufacturing/Industrial Processesunmatched
Materials Testingunmatched
Multitaskingunmatched
Presentation/Verbal Skillsunmatched
Product Programsunmatched
Quality Assuranceunmatched
Quality Assurance Methodologyunmatched
Quality Controlunmatched
Quality Managementunmatched
Quality Metricsunmatched
Record Keepingunmatched
Regulationsunmatched
Regulatory Requirementsunmatched
Reporting Skillsunmatched
Safety Standardsunmatched
Team Lead/Managerunmatched
Technical Writingunmatched
Time Managementunmatched
Writing Skillsunmatched
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