Quality Inspector

When you join the Verus Aerospace team, you are more than a number – you are a valued part of our company family. Superior craftsmanship, employee pride and a shared commitment to continuous improvement are the foundation of our success. We have a strong reputation for professionalism and quality in the aerospace industry. Our company is committed to excellence and we recognize that the right people, offering their ideas and expertise, will enable us to continue our success. We seek team members who are passionate, adaptable, driven to achieve quality results, focused on continuous improvement, self-motivated and problem solvers.

Position Summary 

The Quality Inspector role is responsible for performing inspection to all products and ensure they meet the quality standards per customer requirements before they are delivered.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Approves incoming or outgoing metal materials by confirming specifications; conducting visual and measurement tests; rejecting and returning unacceptable materials.
• Performs inspection of purchased parts, materials, components, and equipment as materials are received from operators, vendors, or subcontractors.
• Examine plans, engineering documents, part lists, drawings, etc. to determine product parameters.
• Verify first article inspection and/or in-process inspection samples to the full requirements of drawings.
• Documents inspection results by completing reports and logs; summarizing re-work and scrap; inputs data into quality database.
• Assist in determining methods, sequences, and procedures necessary for inspection.
• Utilizes inspection measuring devices where necessary.  
• Tag inspected/approved items and disburse to correct location.
• Prepare appropriate paperwork for returned & rejected parts.
• Execute 100% inspection of various received parts on a daily basis.
• Daily reporting on inspection findings and results.
• Examining and measuring parts to confirm dimensional compliance with engineering drawings, specifications, and customer requirements
• Identify, report, and create any non-conforming parts or discrepancies in measurements.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Position Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education, Experience, Knowledge, and Skills:

• 2+years college preferred; combination of education and work experience may be equivalent.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Must have 3+ years aerospace manufacturing metal experience.
• 2+ years manufacturing quality control inspection experience; CQI designation a plus.
• 1-2 years experience with Faro Arm or Leica 
• Experience with inspection tools: pins & block gauge, micrometers, height gauge, optic comparator, and calipers
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. These skills are important for measuring, calibrating, and calculating specifications.
• Ability to visually inspect, verify and review material, equipment, tools, operational areas, and documentation to the established standards.
• Ability to read, understand, and apply contractual requirements, standards, specifications, governmental regulations, or technical procedures.
• Able to communicate effectively and clearly through verbal and written means.
• Have a positive attitude when working with internal and external customers in the workplace.
• Must have the ability to make recommendations to effectively resolve problems or issues, by using judgment that is consistent with quality and customer standards, practices, policies, procedures, regulation, or government law.
• Experience with Quality audits and major audits such as - ISO9001/AS9100.
• A strong understanding of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T) and AS9102 inspection report
• Training in Lean or Six Sigma and a track record of success using that training to drive improvements and/or enhance quality preferred; Six Sigma belt status is a plus.
• Experience with MRP/ERP systems and an understanding of how the system works.
• Ability to read customer specifications, blueprints, mylars, job travelers.
• Ability to interpret an extensive variety of instructions and deal with several variables in work situations.
• Ability to analyzing information, reporting results, promoting process improvement suggestions.
• Able to successfully work in a changing environment.
• Ability to work in fast paced production environment.
• Ability to organize and prioritize work.
• Excellent documentation and record-keeping abilities.
• Basic computer skills; knowledge of MS Office.
• Strong technical aptitude and willingness to learn. 

Equal Employment Opportunity
Verus Aerospace is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, gender, religion, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, gender identity or expression, or any other basis protected by local, state or federal law. This policy applies with regard to all aspects of one’s employment, including hiring, transfer, promotion, compensation, eligibility for benefits and termination. A notice describing Federal equal employment law is available here.

Reasonable Accommodations
Verus Aerospace is committed to offering reasonable accommodations to qualified job applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please click here to contact us and let us know the nature of your request and contact information. Please note that only those inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this e-mail address.

Transparency In Coverage (TIC) information
This is a link that will take you to Anthem’s website for access to Verus’ Machine-Readable Files per the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 Transparency in Coverage requirement to provide Machine-Readable Files on the health plan (effective July 1, 2022).
https://www.anthem.com/ca/machine-readable-file/search

ITAR Requirements
To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by ITAR (22 CFR §120.15).

E-Verify
This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, this employer is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before the employer can take any action against you, including terminating your employment. Employers can only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9. E-Verify Works for Everyone For more information on E-Verify, or if you believe that your employer has violated its E-Verify responsibilities, please contact DHS. 888-897-7781 dhs.gov/e-verify

I certify that I have made true, correct, and complete answers and statements on my employment application, any supplements to it and in any interview in the knowledge that they will be relied upon in considering my application for employment. I understand that any false or misleading information or omission may disqualify me from further consideration for employment and may lead to my dismissal from employment or revocation of an offer of employment, if discovered at a later date.

I also understand that if I am hired, I will be required to provide proof of identity and legal authorization to work in the United States and that federal immigration laws require the completion of an I-9 Form in this regard.

This Company does not tolerate unlawful discrimination in its employment practices.  No question on this application is used for the purpose of limiting or excluding an applicant from consideration for employment on the basis of his or her race, color, religion, national origin, genetic information, gender, gender identification, gender expression, marital status or civil partnership/union status, sexual orientation, cancer related condition, medical condition, citizenship, age, physical or mental disability (actual or perceived), pregnancy disability, or family leave status, pregnancy, breastfeeding needs, reproductive health decision-making, organ or bone marrow donor status, or military or veteran’s status, or any other protected status under applicable federal, state, or local law.  This company likewise does not tolerate harassment based on sex, race, color, religion, national origin, genetic information, citizenship, age, disability, or any other protected status.  Harassment of our employees is strictly prohibited, whether it is committed by a manager, coworker, subordinate, or non-employee (such as a vendor or customer).  The Company takes all complaints of harassment seriously and all complaints will be investigated promptly and thoroughly.

I hereby understand and acknowledge that any employment relationship with this Company is of an “at will” nature, which means that my employment may be terminated by me or the company at any time for any reason or no reason, and with or without notice.  It is further understood that this “at will” employment relationship cannot be changed except in writing by an authorized executive of this Company.  If hired, I agree to abide by all of the Company’s rules, policies, and procedures.  I understand that the Company and all plan administrators shall have the maximum discretion permitted by law to administer, interpret, modify, discontinue, enhance, or otherwise change all policies, procedures, rules, benefits, or other terms or conditions of employment.

I understand that in addition to this application, the employment process may, for certain positions, include any or all of the following procedures: testing – aptitude, personality and/or skill, multiple interviews, post-offer thorough background checks and drug screening test.

Immigration Compliance Plan

The Company policies include a commitment to non-discrimination based on race, national origin and immigration status. Pursuant to the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA), which protects work authorized individuals from employment discrimination on the basis of citizenship status or national origin, employment decisions will not be made on the basis of a person’s national origin, race or immigration status except to the extent necessary to comply with the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR).

In those situations, the Company will need to obtain information necessary to comply with the requirements of the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). This will include collection of documentation to establish one of three categories of citizenship/ immigration status: (1) U.S. Citizenship; (2) Permanent Residency (Green Card) and (3) Asylum or Refugee Status (formally recognized or assigned such status by the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement).

If an applicant or employee does not meet the category applicable to their anticipated work for the Company, the Company cannot hire such applicant. In order to ensure ITAR compliance, all applicants and employees of the Company will have their immigration status checked through a system called “E-Verify.” If the findings on the E-Verify search are not accurate, please contact Human Resources and obtain copies of all documents related to your work status. Employees who are not authorized to work in the United States cannot be employed at the Company.