Finishing Center Quality Inspector

Job Description

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Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) has an exciting opportunity for a Finishing Center Quality Inspector to join our team at the Everett Modification Center in Everett, WA.  In this position, employees perform all required inspections on aircraft undergoing modification/change/refurb.  They also inspect parts, assemblies and systems for conformance with specifications, observe functional tests on various aircraft systems and record results.

Position Responsibilities:

• Communicate with shop personnel for in-process inspection or functional test and obtain the applicable drawings, Boeing (BAC) Specifications, and any other necessary documents.
• Ensure that appropriate revisions of drawings and other documents are being used.
• Verify all paperwork and on-line systems (e.g., Operations and Inspection Record, SOI, Test Inspection Records, nonconformance items) are complete, accurate and up to date. Inspect and verify all systems ready for functional tests.
•  Witness or verify operational/functional test of aircraft systems and components, as required, per engineering requirements and operating procedures.
• Use automated test equipment (ATE), as required.
• Determine if operational and/or functional testing is required after rework, repair or replacement of system components.
• Coordinate with engineering, as required. Perform Shakedown Inspections (final inspection on completed aircraft assemblies/areas prior to customer acceptance) and record any discrepancies on an EPD / Non-Conformance Record / Pickup. Reinspect, as required, and accept when complete.
• Perform in-process inspections (e.g., hole check, torque, seal squeeze out, cold work, finishes) as required.
• Inspect electrical assemblies (e.g., installation, crimping, termination, routing), as required.
• Inspect completed assembly jobs and review workmanship, dimensions and locations (e.g., fit and fair of all doors and panels), and ensure all parts/assemblies have been installed per the drawing, specification and plan using applicable mathematical calculations and precision measuring tools.
•  Identify and document discrepancies and report to shop as necessary. Reject assembly or installation, as required.
• Note discrepant condition(s) and location(s) and what the correct configuration of the assembly or installation should be, citing drawing, BAC specification, or plan requirements.
• Record results and take paperwork (e.g., P/U, EPD, NCR) to Material Review Board (MRB) area for processing.
• Indicate QA acceptance on the appropriate paperwork and/or on-line systems and process the paperwork/systems as required per appropriate procedures and policies.
• Verify, record and reinspect removals/reinstallations of parts/assemblies.
• Perform line checks to investigate whether rejectable condition exists on other airplanes, as required. Audit manufacturing and inspection processes, as required.
• Ensure certification of tools, test equipment and personnel are current.
• Work with engineering and FAA on red label equipment to ensure parts and assemblies are segregated from production parts and assemblies.
• Work with customers and consult others (e.g., production, engineering, planning, customer coordinator) on process or job-related issues, as required.
• Prepare work package for Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and/or Customer inspections, as required.
• Handle, use and dispose of hazardous materials in approved manner.
• Assist other employees with functions, methods, and procedures by passing on information and answering questions. Contact lead/supervisor when assistance is needed.

This position is expected to be 100% onsite. The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at the listed location.

Security Clearance & Export Control Requirements:

This position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship. (An Interim and/or final U.S. Secret Clearance Post Start is required.)

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• Must have the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship.
• Minimum three years of experience reading and interpreting engineering drawings, process specifications or Quality Management System (QMS) documentation. 

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• Preferred active security clearance
• Preferred one year of experience as a Quality Inspector. 

Relocation:

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

Shift:

This position is for 1st shift.

Drug Free Workplace:

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.

Additional Information:

This is an hourly position governed by the International Association of Machinist (IAM-751) Collective Bargaining agreement.

Contractual Pay Range: $26.50/hr. - $45.30/hr.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

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.

Experience Level
Hourly
Contingent Upon Program Award
No, this position is not contingent upon program award

Schedule
Full time