Inspector (Tooling/Machined Parts)

Job Highlights

Company Profile

Boeing is the world’s largest aerospace company and leading provider of commercial airplanes, defense, space, and security systems, and global services.

Job Profile

The company is hiring an Inspector (Tooling/Machined Parts) who will ensure the highest standards of quality and safety in our manufacturing processes.

Education Level

• High School Graduate or GED (preferred)
• Equivalent education or related work experience (Higher education includes college, university, technical school, licensing/certification programs, etc.)

Work Experience

• 1+ years of experience calibrating or using coordinate measurement machines, laser trackers, or optical measurement devices.
• 3+ years of experience in setting and using precision measuring tools and equipment such as micrometers, calipers, or dial indicators.
• 3+ years of experience reading and interpreting engineering drawings and specifications (e.g., blueprint/schematic reading, specification, change, design).
• Experience working with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Experience as a Quality Inspector.
• Experience in inspecting welds/weld certification

Duties/Responsibilities

• Assist in the training and instruction of lower-grade inspectors, guiding as needed.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Quality, and Manufacturing to evaluate and coordinate improvements in build processes and defect reduction initiatives.
• Conduct audits and surveillance of manufacturing and quality assurance processes to ensure compliance.
• Document discrepancies and report them to the appropriate personnel for resolution.
• Indicate Quality Assurance acceptance by stamping the appropriate paperwork and processing completed records.
• Initiate and document any nonconforming materials or assemblies according to specifications and procedures.
• Inspect mockups of engineering design changes to ensure adherence to specifications.
• Inspect preparatory cleaning, application of sealant, protective coatings, and leak detection coatings of integral fuel cells.
• Obtain daily work assignments from the team leader or supervisor and review work orders and blueprints to determine required tasks.
• Perform and witness leak checks to determine the source of leaks and evaluate the extent of repairs required.
• Perform line checks to investigate whether rejectable conditions exist on other assemblies or airplanes.
• Review manufacturing plans and other documentation for completeness and compliance, identifying any discrepancies.
• Review previously accepted systems, customer requirements, or FAA conformities to determine if re-inspection is required.
• Utilize precision measuring instruments and apply shop mathematics to ensure that all parts and assemblies meet quality requirements.
• Work with engineering and the FAA on red label equipment to ensure proper segregation from production parts.

Skills/Knowledge/Abilities

• Ability to walk constantly throughout the workday; stand 6-8 hours per day; climb or work from stairs/steps up to 8 hours per day; climb ladders; bend and twist frequently up to six hours per day; squat and kneel.
• Ability to complete Fall Protection Training.

Work Environment

• Adapt to varying noise levels and atmospheric conditions.
• Engage in various movements such as reaching, handling, turning, twisting, lifting, lowering, climbing, balancing, bending, kneeling, crouching, and squatting.
• Operate in proximity to moving parts and tools, sharp cutters, and potential slipping hazards.
• Perform physical tasks that include lifting weights ranging from 10-15 lbs. to 15-35 lbs.
• Utilize personal safety gear to protect face/eyes, hands/arms, and feet while performing job duties.
• Work in environments that may involve contact with metals, solvents, and coolants.

Benefits/Perks

• The company offers a range of benefits, including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and various leave programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time off.

Employer’s Statement

Boeing is an Equal Opportunity Employer.