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Airbus • Fort Erie, Canada

Quality Assurance & Calibration inspector

Employment type:  Full time

Job Description

Job Description:

The Quality Assurance Inspector reports to the Supervisor, Manufacturing Quality and is responsible for receiving inspection, intermediate inspection and Final inspection of Sheet Metal parts and Kits. In this position, the Quality Assurance Inspector creates permission letters that allow customers to install kits on specific aircraft serial number and provide customer tracking for continuing airworthiness. The Quality Assurance Inspector is also responsible for creating an Authorized Release Certificates and QA release documentation.

Primary Position Responsibilities:

  • Detailed Parts Inspector:
  • The QA Inspector will retrieve parts from the incoming rack (This applies to receiving, intermediate and Final inspections).
  • Using vision and measurements, inspect parts for accuracy and completeness according to drawing and work order (visual defects, scratches, cracks).
  • If part passes inspection, create tags in SAP and Transport Canada Authorized Release Certificate, for detailed parts
  • If part doesn’t pass, the QA Inspector will issue an NC and conduct Containment on affected parts.
  • Complete FAI reports per the requirements of AS9102.
  • Meet the daily/ weekly Inspection KPI as set for the teams.
  • Undergo all applicable mandatory training as required to maintain the Inspection Authorities.
  • Participate in root cause and problem solving investigations as required for CARs, NCs, Audit findings etc.
  • Conduct Containment on affected parts.
  • Kit Inspections:
  • The QA Inspector will retrieve from incoming rack.
  • Separate parts (picked and delivere d from warehouse) and place into individual kits. Input data (lot numbers, traceability) onto packing slip/ Kit List.
  • Verify work order and drawing package are accurate and current
  • Create tag and/or Authorized Release Certificate for all completed kits with all pertinent information
  • Package completed kits individually and submit to warehouse with work order tear-off
  • Complete FAI reports per the requirements of AS9102.
  • Meet the daily/ weekly Inspection KPI as set for the teams.
  • Undergo all applicable mandatory training as required to maintain the Inspection Authorities.
  • Participate in root cause and problem solving investigations as required for CARs, NCs, Audit findings etc.
  • Create Permission Letter:
  • Input information supplied by CSR, or planner, and information with individual kit (STC’s)
  • Ensure the kit is current and valid for model type of aircraft
  • Permission letters are to allow customers to install kits on specific aircraft serial number and provide customer tracking for continuing airworthiness
  • Create Authorized Release Certificate (Sales Order):
  • Ensure part information is entered on computer generated form, as well as other pertinent information
  • Undergo all applicable mandatory training as required to maintain the Inspection Authorities.
  • Calibration:
  • Maintain the site Calibration Register.
  • Create Monthly / Weekly Recall lists and be accountable for the retrieval of gauges for calibration.
  • Responsible for the co-ordination of calibration efforts by third party calibration providers with Procurement support.
  • Ensure detailed review of the calibration reports and initiate any Calibration Deviation Reports based on failures identified by the calibration service provider.
  • On site calibration support for some handheld equipment.
  • Participate in root cause and problem solving investigations as required for CARs, NCs, Audit findings etc.


Position Requirements

Education:

  • High school Diploma or equivalent


Experience:

  • 5 years involvement in the inspection of detailed parts is preferred
  • 2 years knowledge of special processes (ex. Heat treat, chemical conversions, painting, metrology) is preferred


Knowledge, Skills, Demonstrated Capabilities:

  • Ability to read blue prints
  • Basic computer skills
  • Ability to use precision measuring equipment
  • Attention to detail
  • Able to work in a team environment
  • Problem solving skills
  • Ability to multitask and set priorities


This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company’s success, reputation and sustainable growth.

Company:
Airbus Helicopters Canada Ltd

Employment Type:
Fixed term
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Experience Level:
Entry Level

Job Family:
Quality Inspection

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Company benefits

Open to part-time employees
Open to job sharing
Annual bonus
Enhanced maternity leave
Open to compressed hours
Accrued annual leave
Sabbaticals
Enhanced sick pay
Adoption leave
Health insurance
Enhanced paternity leave
Family health insurance
Complimentary Medical Services
Referral bonus
Bike parking
Cycle to work scheme
On-site gym
Teambuilding days
In house training
Employee discounts

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