AAA USA Inc - Quality Inspector chez AAA USA Inc

About the Company:

We provide specialized subcontracting and technical assistance services to support clients in the transport and aerospace industries. We work closely with clients to ensure that our solutions meet their needs and exceed their expectations. Our team members are motivated individuals that do remarkable things every day!

Position Summary:

AAA United States, Inc. has partnered with a company in Sterling, VA that is an international pioneer in the aerospace industry. They are a leader in designing, manufacturing and delivering aerospace products, services and solutions to customers on a global scale. A commercial aircraft manufacturer, with Space and Defense they are the largest aeronautics and space company in Europe and a worldwide leader.

Essential Functions:

Material Inspections: 75%

• Using existing aerospace knowledge and expertise to inspect varieties of finished articles to ensure conformance with FAA/EASA/TCCA Part 21 specifications and established quality standards, including customer requirements
• Maintain material batch and manufacturer traceability information
• Issue Discrepancy Reports and Unserviceable Tags on non-conforming material. 
• Monitor and follow up of storage conditions on all Spares material and initiate and perform required actions 
• Assist in the resolution of customer complaints and follow up with the Customer Service team to ensure correct handling and closure of the claim
• Assist in the resolution of supplier non-conformities and follow up with the Supply Chain team and the suppliers to ensure correct handling and closure of the supplier discrepancies
• Oversee non-conforming material handling and disposition of material
• Handling quality escape notifications and perform required actions
• Work with the Quality Department to ensure all documentation, calibrated tools, precision tools and equipment are in accordance with all applicable standards
• Accept the responsibility for a rotating 24-hour “On-Call” shift schedule.

 Records Traceability: 15%

• Maintain required documentation
• Maintain material batch and manufacturer traceability information.
• Document and record non-conformance process issues concerning business operations

Additional Responsibilities: 10%

• Actively participate and contribute to the continuous improvement for quality related topics, i.e. performing root cause analysis, identifying potential for improvement, implementing improvement ideas, etc.. 
• Interface with Satair’s Material Logistics and Suppliers in the process of reporting, investigating and resolving material non-conformances and quality issues
• Interface with SAP Key User regarding electronic data processing functions and systems support for Quality Management functions/operation.
• Represent the Quality Management Department during internal meetings
• Assist other employees with their questions and issues related to quality management criteria
• Other duties as assigned

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• A minimum of 1 - 3 years of maintenance experience and knowledge of aircraft operations, systems and practices OR 1-3 years of manufacturing experience under one of the following: FAA FAR Part 21, EASA Part 21G TCCA Part 21 or aviation distributor.
• Ability to obtain a Passport.
• Valid Driver's License.
• Familiarization with aerospace quality control and quality assurance systems.
• Familiarization with AS9100 / AS9110 / AS9120.
• Familiarization with First Article Inspection.
• Familiarization with the use of tooling to make airworthiness determinations such as Calipers, micrometers, depth gages.