First Article Inspection Specialist

Quest Global delivers world-class end-to-end engineering solutions by leveraging our deep industry knowledge and digital expertise. By bringing together technologies and industries, alongside the contributions of diverse individuals and their areas of expertise, we are able to solve problems better and faster. This multi-dimensional approach enables us to solve the most critical and large-scale challenges across the aerospace & defense, automotive, energy, hi-tech, healthcare, medical devices, rail, and semiconductor industries.

We are looking for humble geniuses, who believe that engineering has the potential to make the impossible possible; innovators, who are not only inspired by technology and innovation, but also perpetually driven to design, develop, and test as a trusted partner for Fortune 500 customers. As a team of remarkably diverse engineers, we recognize that what we are really engineering is a brighter future for us all. If you want to contribute to meaningful work and be part of an organization that truly believes when you win, we all win, and when you fail, we all learn, then we’re eager to hear from you.

The achievers and courageous challenge-crushers we seek, have the following characteristics and skills:

What You Will Do:

• Extract the latest drawing from where drawings are stored to determine if a full first article, partial, or delta FAI is required based on the historical data retrieved from the quality folder, including reviewing the existing First Article package to ensure there are no gaps that need to be included in the FAI package.
• Balloon each dimension, including flag notes and Specs, to ensure the part is manufactured to the correct material requirement called out in the flag note
• Release the ballooned drawing to manufacturing to record actual dimensions and provide supporting documents such as operation sheets and ATP test results
•  Gather all the necessary information required to upload to the DISCUS software, including the operation sheets and ATP test results, with the recorded dimensions
• Compile the actuals and populate them using ballooning software to determine each dimension and flag notes that are within tolerances called out on the drawing.
•  Verify that the gage or technique that was used by manufacturing is the correct method based on the tolerance called out on the drawing
• Compile the AS9102C (Forms 1,2, and 3) and create the First Article Inspection Reports (FAIRs) to include the op sheets, material certs, and specs that are referenced in the flag notes of the drawing
• Import the First Article Inspection Package to Net Inspect
• Ensure the FAI package meets each customer’s requirements as referenced in the Quality Plan before presenting it to the external customer
• Notify manufacturing and quality of the recorded non-conformances that are discovered when populating the actuals in DISCUS, ensuring that the necessary actions have been taken by manufacturing to prevent recurrence.
   

What You Will Bring:

• 2 to 5+ years in quality inspection within precision machining, aerospace manufacturing, or automotive    
• Experience in First Article Inspection, compiling a package using electronic ballooning software per AS9102C requirements.
• Proficient with GD&T and with hand-held inspection tools
• Planning and organizing skills to ensure multiple tasks are prioritized and monitored to deliver set objectives.
• Recognize and understand internal and external customer requirements and respond to them.
• Ability to communicate at all levels of the organization
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office packages (PowerPoint, Word, and Excel).
• Highly self-motivated and demonstrates determination and persistence to deliver results despite obstacles and setbacks.                 
• Recognize and understand regulatory and certification requirements
• This position is a 3- 6-month assignment  

Pay Range:  $30.00 - $35.00 / per hr

Compensation decisions are made based on factors including experience, skills, education, and other job-related factors, in accordance with our internal pay structure. We also offer a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, paid time off, and a retirement plan.

Work Requirements:

 This role is considered an on-site position located in East Hartford, CT
•    You must be able to commute to and from the location with your own transportation arrangements to meet the required working hours.  

•   The candidate will be working in a shop floor environment, which may include, but is not limited to, extensive walking, and the ability to lift up to 40 lbs.

Travel Requirements:

Due to the nature of the work, less than 10% of travel is required.

Citizenship Requirements: 

Due to the nature of the work, U.S. citizenship is required.

• Experience in DISCUS and Net Inspect
• Proficient with GD&T and with hand-held inspection tools

 Full-time (Temporary)

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance