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Airbus

Manufacturer of commercial aircraft, helicopters, defense

Quality Assurance Composite Assembly Inspector - Temporary

Inspection & TestConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeFort Erie, ON, CanadaNo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A college diploma in Mechanical Engineering Technician or Technologist, or relevant experience.
  • Five years of composite experience in manufacturing or assembly inspection, specifically with a quality assurance system such as ISO 9001 or AS 9100.
  • Ability to work under broad supervision and independently as well as with a team.
  • Attention to detail and effective time management and work prioritization.
  • Ability to maintain professional working relationships with internal and external sources, including regulatory and quality-certified agencies.
  • Ability to work under pressure to meet demanding work schedules.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to write accurate technical reports.
  • Ability to read various blueprints.
  • Ability to use measurement tools.

Responsibilities

  • Visually inspect assembly, paint, trim, shipping, lay-up, and core components, including checking for improper or insufficient coverage, rough surfaces, pitting, dust inclusions, orange peel, tears, sagging, blistering, damage, cell ruptures, and contamination.
  • Verify potting-material shelf life; ensure inserts and components are installed according to drawings; verify tool validity; and check conformity to templates and drawings.
  • Inspect parts against planned MIDs, inspection documents, and drawings.
  • Record nonconformities and quarantine nonconforming parts with red tags.
  • Create and maintain inspection plans and procedures.
  • Participate in and lead root-cause and corrective-action processes using Rapid 5 Whys and 8D tools.
  • Perform First Article Inspections to AS9102 requirements.
  • Execute inspections against planned weekly and daily KPIs and Assembly Inspection Plans.
  • Guide assembly and lay-up technicians by sharing inspection requirements and acceptance criteria.
  • Participate in initial and recurrent training to maintain certifying staff authorities.
  • Verify that all inspection stages have been completed.
  • Prepare shipping documentation, including Form Ones and Certificates of Conformity.
  • Review lay-up kit materials for remaining shelf life and out life; verify materials are cut and identified with ply number and orientation; verify Material Identification Sheets are complete; and verify tooling validity.
  • Ensure awareness of potential compliance risks and act with integrity.

Desired Qualifications

  • NDT or ultrasonic inspection experience.

About the Company

Airbus

Manufacturer of commercial aircraft, helicopters, defense

Airbus designs and manufactures a wide range of aerospace products, including commercial airplanes, helicopters, defense systems, and space technologies. Its aircraft and rotorcraft are built with integrated airframes, propulsion, avionics, and digital systems to carry passengers, cargo, or conduct military missions, while its space division covers satellites, orbital infrastructure, launch services, and secure communications. Airbus differentiates itself with an end-to-end portfolio across commercial, defense, and space, a global manufacturing and services network, and a focus on sustainability and digital transformation. Its goal is to enable global mobility and connectivity while reducing aviation’s environmental impact through sustainable aviation and collaborative innovation.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Blagnac, France
Founded
1970

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