Inspector A-2 - Quality

What you’ll do:

Eaton Aerospace Group located in Los Angeles, CA (near Glendale metro) has an opening for a Precision Inspector A. The LA facility has approximately 300 employees and is a leader in the design, development, manufacture and delivery of Aerospace hydraulic components, systems and services to the global aftermarket and OEM markets.

Reports to the Quality Control manager or designated authority. Responsible for performing in-process and/or incoming dimensional and visual inspections of highly complex; closed tolerance hydraulic, pneumatic, electric and mechanical component parts, assemblies, and sub-assemblies as required.

In this function you will:

• Inspects (Incoming and/or in-process) highly complex; closed tolerance aerospace precision machined components and/or assemblies visually and dimensionally for conformance to manufacturing drawings, quality control specifications and supplier/customer requirements. Other duties and/or responsibilities may be performed as part of cross-training or employee development plan.
• Responsible for review and acceptance of paperwork and documentation used in the acceptance of product.
• Responsible to produce necessary manual or computer-generated inspection reports to accept or reject products.
• Inspection involves using precision measurement equipment such as, but not limited to, calipers, micrometers, pin gages, thread plugs, thread ring gages, thread gages, surface plates, spring tester, optical comparator, surface plate, and CMM.
• Use of geometrical tolerancing and dimensional measurements per ASME Y14.5.
• First article inspection (per AS9102) of highly complex, close tolerance aerospace products.
• Performs inspection on surface plates using complex inspection layout equipment.
• Operates Coordinate Measuring Machines during the performance of inspections.
• Witnesses and/or performs dimensional inspection on highly complex; closed tolerance machined components and tooling at suppliers (Source Inspection).
• Signs-off product as acceptable or alert of discrepancies at Eaton suppliers.
• Conducts investigation audits, corrective actions etc. as directed by Supplier Quality Engineering (SQE).
• Acts as a liaison for SQE to communicate and investigate supplier issues.

Qualifications:

Required Qualifications:

• Must have a high school diploma or GED from an accredited institution.

• A minimum of 5 years related experience in mechanical inspection of highly complex, close tolerance products

• No relocation benefit is offered for this position. Only candidates residing within the immediate area of Los Angeles, (50 miles) will be considered for this position.

• This position requires access to export-controlled information. To conform to U.S. Government export regulations applicable to that information, applicant must be a U.S. person, defined as a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (green card holder), (iii) refugee under 8 U.S.C.  1157, or (iv) asylee under 8 U.S.C.  1158.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge or experience inspecting various types of materials (e.g., aluminum, alloy, titanium, stainless steel, etc.).
• Knowledge or experience inspecting aerospace products with coatings (e.g., anodizing, cadmium plating, chromium plating, nickel plating, zinc plating, passivation, etc.).
• College or ASQ (American Society for Quality) certification a plus.
• Experience working in FAA environment. Basic knowledge of DFAR and Nadcap requirements.

Position Criteria:

• Attendance/Punctuality/Dependability - Is consistently at work and on time; Uses time efficiently; follows instructions; commits to long hours of work when necessary to achieve goals. Able to work efficiently under fast pace environment.
• Quality/Quantity - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; meets productivity standards; completes work in timely manner.
• Safety and Security - Follows safety procedures; reports potentially unsafe conditions; uses equipment and materials properly.
• Technical Skills - Pursues training and development opportunities; strives to continuously build knowledge and skills.
• Oral Communication – Speaks clearly and listens and gets clarification when needed; participates in meetings.
• Written Communication - Presents numerical data in a legible manner; able to read and interpret written information.
• Teamwork - Treats people with respect; contributes to building a positive team spirit; supports everyone's efforts to succeed.
• Organizational Support – Follows all policies and procedures; upholds organizational values. Must be highly motivated and committed to high quality standards.
• Professionalism - Approaches others in a tactful manner; treats others with respect and consideration; accepts responsibility for own actions
•  Language Skills - Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to complete routine documentation. Ability to speak clearly and effectively with Manager/Supervisor, coworkers, customers, suppliers, etc.
• Mathematical Skills - Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Reasoning Ability - Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
• Computer Skills - Knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook), internet, etc.

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