Lead Quality Source Inspector

Summary

The Quality Source Inspector, (SI) is responsible for performing inspection operations of in-process or completed hardware, including dimensional, and visual inspection. The source inspection may include reviewing all paperwork relating to the product at hand. This includes operations such as Final Inspection, Receiving Inspection, Outside processing, and Assembly. The SI will also verify FAI’s to AS9102 for accuracy and completeness. The SI must be familiar with hand tools and gauging techniques. Source Inspection will occur primarily at supplier locations. The SI will travel to these locations.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Perform dimensional and visual inspection of aerospace machined components.
• Experience in performing FAI’s – AS9102 (The SI will verify supplier’s FAI, not perform them)
• Experience with hand measurement tools.
• Knowledge of CMM Inspection process (Knowledge of CMM Programming is not required)
• Knowledge and experience with blueprint interpretation
• Perform final inspection (which includes dimensional, visual inspection, surface finish, and assembly inspection)
• Experience with the AS9100 and AS9102 standards inspection planning, tools and processes required.
• Works directly with outside vendors to ensure the goal of customer satisfaction is met.
• Reviews and approves supplier delegations.
• Serves as designated management representative to customers for the Greenpoint Quality System as assigned.
• Plans and conducts internal/external audits.
• Coordinates and facilitates FAA conformity inspection on designated programs as required.
• Interfaces with the FAA/DER/DAR to ensure that all regulatory requirements are met and reflected in the quality system.
• Communicate expectations to vendor and support vendor compliance to those expectations.

General

• Continually supports, promotes and models Greenpoint corporate values in everyday business   
• Conducts 1:1 discussion, annual performance reviews and mid-year reviews and makes recommendations for salary adjustments.
• Review’s performance of subordinates regularly and conducts formal evaluations when scheduled.
• Ensures growth and development of organizational units by providing appropriate training, experiential opportunities and identifying employee goals.
• Partners with leadership on recruiting, hiring, coaching, counseling, and terminations.
• Promotes a “Right First Time” mentality throughout the organization.
• Provides leadership and clarity to minimize problems or conflicts and provides effective methods in developing team-based solutions for problem resolution.
  • Maintains regular attendance including being at work, being on time to work and working full shifts.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Competencies

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

Greenpoint Core Competencies

• Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment, manages competing demands, and accepts constructive criticism/feedback and changes approach or method to best fit the situation.
• Communications - Expresses ideas and thoughts effectively in verbal and written form, exhibits good listening and comprehension, keeps others informed, and uses appropriate communication methods.
• Dependability - Responds to requests for service and assistance, follows instruction and responds to management direction, takes responsibility for own actions and doing the best job possible, keeps commitments, and maintains reliable attendance.
• Initiative - Sets and achieves challenging goals, demonstrates persistence, and overcomes obstacles, measures self against standard of excellence, recognizes and acts on opportunities, and takes calculated risks to accomplish goals.
• Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities, exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views, gives and welcomes feedback, contributes to building a positive team spirit, and puts success of team above own interests.
• Work Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness, displays commitment to excellence, looks for ways to improve and promote quality, applies feedback to improve performance, and monitors own work to ensure quality.
• Safety – You observe safety and security procedures, you determine appropriate action beyond guidelines, you use equipment and materials properly, and you report potentially unsafe conditions.

Job Competencies

• Planning & Organization – You prioritize and plan work activities, you use time efficiently, you plan for additional resources, you integrate changes smoothly, you set goals and objectives, and you work in an organized manner.
• Negotiation Skills – You clarify interests and positions of all parties and adjust tactics to achieve desired results; you manage conflict, manipulation, and strong emotions; and you develop alternative options for mutual gain while building consensus through give-and-take.
• Customer Service – You display courtesy and sensitivity, you manage difficult or emotional customer situations, you meet commitments, you respond promptly to customer needs, and you solicit customer feedback to improve service.

Summary of Education, Experience & Certification

Bachelor’s degree and seven years related experience with at least four years in a product-driven environment, or equivalent combination of education and experience.  Aircraft industry experience required.

Employees working on programs subject to International Traffic in Arms Regulations must qualify as a US Person which is defined as a US Citizen, a Permanent Resident who does not work for a foreign company/foreign government/foreign governmental agency or organization, or a political asylee for legal compliance purposes.

Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Proven experience in an AS9100 certified manufacturing environment.
• QAM must be familiar with Federal Aviation Regulations, orders, Airworthiness Directives, and Service Bulletins applicable to the production of aviation products and articles.
• Proven ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Familiar with the procurement of raw materials/parts/commodities related to VIP aircraft interiors.
• Ability to work well independently and cross-functionally.
• Strong communication, time-management, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume.
• Experience with MS Outlook, MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, Access); Expedite resource planning; Inventory and order processing systems.
• Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Ability to travel as required.
• Ability to work outside of core business hours as required.

Physical Requirements

• Able to climb and work on step stools and/or ladders.
• Able to lift 25 lbs. without assistance/able to lift up to 100 lbs. with assistance.
• Able to reach overhead.
• Able to work in a non-dust-free environment.
• Normal or corrected vision (required to perform exacting tasks).
• Full range of motion with both hands.
• Can work in a stooping, kneeling or standing position and in cramped areas.

The expected WA salary range for this position is between $67,648.00 - $93,016.00 USD. Actual compensation will be determined based on experience, education, location, and other factors permitted by law.