Quality Inspector at HEICO in Vista, California

Job Description:

Full-Time
Entry Level

Position Summary: The Quality Inspector duties are designed to ensure that all manufactured product fulfils all customer specifications and quality requirements and is driven by the company Quality & Operations Management System, AS9100 and ISO Standards.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Read and interpret manufacturing drawings, GD&T and Technical Specifications.


• Demonstrate skill in the accurate use of precision measuring tools and equipment.


• Organize the day to day work load to ensure work is completed and objectives are met.


• Perform accurate mechanical, physical and visual inspection of raw materials, components, and sub-assemblies as per Drawings, Quality Process Documents and other Specification Requirements.


• Document and report all inspection findings and results.


• Carry out In Process Inspection.


• Carry out Incoming Goods Inspection and verify purchased product.


• Oversee & carry out Finished Goods Inspection and prepare reports.


• Carry out Final Goods Inspection and prepare FGI Reports.


• Check Travelers for completeness at all stages of manufacture.


• Carry out First Article Inspections AS9102 and prepare Reports for review to support the part qualification process.


• Carry out First Article Inspections AS9102 and prepare Reports in support of the component qualification process.


• Identify, segregate and log Non-Conformances arising and assist in determining disposition.


• Determine acceptability of Rework by inspection and completing the Non-conformance process.


• Monitor and follow up on Corrective Actions to inspection findings.


• Ensure that all product fall within standards as required by the customer's purchase order.


• Collate key characteristic process data to be logged on Statistical Process Control Charts.


• Maintain the integrity of Inspection documents stored within the Company Database.


• Monitor and follow up on Corrective Actions to inspection findings.


• Carry out material kit audits to ensure integrity of the kitting process and materials used.


• Carry out product identification and traceability activities per Work Instructions.


• Carry out weekly Expiring Material Review per Work Instructions.


• Ensure calibration, validation and maintenance is carried out on inspection equipment.


• Work with other Departments to resolve issues arising during inspection.


• Provide a resource to the shop floor to assist in promoting a team environment and developing a Quality centered culture.


• May conduct internal audits of the company QMS in line with the Internal Audit Schedule


• Follow all clean-up and housekeeping procedures.


• Comply with all quality, safety, and work rules and regulations


• Suggest ideas to provide Continuous Improvement, simplifying processes, tooling and equipment to increase throughput, improve Quality and raise profitability.


• Updates job knowledge by enhancing existing skills and developing new ones through educational opportunities and reading technical publications.

Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills and Abilities)

• Prefer at least 2 years of experience in quality control function in manufacturing environment.


• High school Diploma or equivalent experience. Leadership and organizational skills.


• Must have solid reading, writing and comprehension in order to understand instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Active listening.


• Possess a sound understanding of shop math and basic math skills (addition, subtraction, multiplication and division).


• Must have the ability to identify problems, collect data, confirm facts, and execute solutions for corresponding problems. Understand technical instructions in mathematics and diagrams.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made. Sits for extended periods of time at a computer station or work desk; stands and walks regularly throughout the day; uses hands and fingers to operate computers and office equipment for up to 8 hours each day; lifts up to 10 pounds regularly; exposed to typical office environment conditions and noise levels. Apply Now