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Ducommun Aerostructures New York, Inc. Quality Inspector III in Coxsackie, New York
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Job Title
This section should be a couple sentence plain language explanation of what the role is. If you are using a job code where a teammate may be assigned to different process areas it would be appropriate to explain some of the different tasks they may be assigned to.
Who are we?
Founded in 1849, Ducommun is the oldest company in California. Starting as a hardware supply store during the California Gold Rush and eventually assisted in the birth of the aerospace industry in Southern California by providing aircraft aluminum to early aerospace pioneers like Lindbergh, Douglas and Lockheed.
Today Ducommun is a global provider of innovative manufacturing solutions for customers in the aerospace, defense and industrial markets. We specialize in electronic and structural systems, producing complex products and components for commercial aircraft platforms, mission-critical military and space programs, and sophisticated industrial applications.
Our Facility in Coxsackie, NY manufactures state-of-the-art Aerospace Structure for Aerospace and Defense. [Edit to match your site's location and business]
Why Ducommun? (ONLY INCLUDE IN DIRECT LABOR POSTINGS)
- Excellent company culture - as recognized by Newsweek's Top 100 Most Loved Workplaces
- Clean and climate controlled working environment
- Opportunity for career growth
- Great benefits including paid vacation and sick time, 401K match, Employee Stock Purchase Program, annual bonus plan, and tuition reimbursement
Job Summary
- As a member of the Quality department, a QA Cell Inspector may be assigned to a Manufacturing Cell or Department.
- Be the catalyst for implementation of the Company's quality philosophy of "right the first time" approach rather than inspecting quality into the product at a later stage.
- Perform all inspection requirements specified on the Traveler.
- Leads the Cell meeting as necessary.
- Leads Cell defective material reviews.
- Identify rejection history in the Cell and work with the other Cell members to develop and implement changes that will eliminate the root cause for the defect.
- Leads the development of the response to any Corrective Action reports issued to the Cell.
- Perform the required verification follow-up to the CAR response submitted by the Cell.
- Complete all necessary customer documentation for inspection activities.
- Must be willing and able to train others and assume a leadership role as necessary.
- Be a resource for performing First Piece Inspection of production runs in the Cell.
- Act as a liaison between the Cell members and other functional areas for resolving issues that hinder the production of products in the Cell. This may include interfacing with Customers.
- Schedules, assigns and oversees audits of the processes performed in the Cell for compliance to written Procedures.
- Interprets and explains Customer specifications.
- Review, recommend and approve changes to written procedures, as required, to keep the procedures in line with our operation and Customer requirements.
- Perform and document the Periodic Inspection of inspection tools and media used in the manufacture and inspection of product.
- Perform necessary testing on products to ensure compliance with customer requirements.
- Operate the Coordinate Measuring Machine to perform product verification.
- Possess problem solving ability and skills.
- Ability to apply Lean / Six Sigma methodologies to analyze complex issues.
- Applies and understands Ducommun 6S programs.
- Willing and able to perform all Level I and Level II Inspector requirements.
- Responsible for the proper handling and management of hazardous waste generated in their work area.
- Must be willing and able to work overtime as necessary.
- Acceptable attendance is an essential function of the position.
- Performs other duties as assigned or required by the position.
Below are examples of information that may be included in the Qualifications section of the job posting
Required Skills and Qualifications
- Ability to present data using MS PowerPoint, Word and Excel.
- Must be willing and able to communicate professionally to individuals, in a group setting, across all organizational levels.
- In order to be able to perform the job successfully the Cell Inspector shall be required to have training on some or all of the following items based upon the duties performed in their respective Cells and cross training requirements:
- Problem Solving
- Auditing
- SPC Data Collection and Interpretation
- Understand GD & T requirements
- Paint Inspection
Required Experience and Education
- H.S. Diploma or GED
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering or Business
- Minimum 5-7 years progressive experience in quality management with supervisory experience, including military, where applicable, and commercial customers
Licenses, Certifications, etc.
- Associate degree in an Engineering Field or three (3) years prior, verifiable experience as a Quality Inspector in a manufacturing facility, preferably a metal fabrication facility.
- Designated Quality Representative Certification required.
- In order to be able to perform the job successfully all new inspectors must be briefed on the following items: Internal Procedures and Forms; Specialized training for controlled processes utilized at DASNY, Quality Planning Review, how to locate and use Customer Specifications.
This is a generic job posting for a SMT Operator. Depending on the candidate's skills, qualifications and experience, they will be hired into an entry (I) level, intermediate (II) level or expert (III) level job and pay scale. [This paragraph has been added to remain in compliance with EEOC while allowing us to post the most entry level description while allowing us to hire more experienced candidates into a higher level/pay grade if experience/skillset warrants. If there are not multiple levels for the position this may be removed]
Base Compensation: USD 21.00 - 25.00 Paid Hourly
171 Stacey Road
Coxsackie, New York, 12051
United States
Equal Opportunity Employer Veterans/Disabled
Minimum Salary: 31200.00 Maximum Salary: 31200.00 Salary Unit: Yearly