Quality Inspector

FDH Aero is a trusted global supply chain partner for aerospace and defense companies. With more than 55 years of experience, it specializes in c-class components that include hardware, electrical, chemical, and consumable products and services for global OEM and aftermarket customers. At FDH Aero, we understand that the strength of our brand comes from our people, and our culture empowers every team member to contribute and grow. As a global team, our culture is rooted in five (5) core values that begin with the words “We are” and include: service-first, respectful, amplifiers, open-minded and accountable.

FDH Aero is headquartered in Commerce, California, and has operations across the Americas, EMEA and APAC. FDH Aero has locations in 14 countries across the globe, with more than 1,200 best-in-industry employees and over 650,000 square feet of inventory space.

For more information, please visit the FDH Aero website.

FDH Hardware, an FDH Aero Company is looking for a Quality Inspector III who will be responsible for inspecting, testing, and evaluating products and processes to ensure they meet quality standards and specification including communicating with suppliers/customers as needed and handles disposition and control of non-conforming product. Additionally, this individual will review and disposition all certification documentation to meet traceability requirements per drawing, AS standards, and Company Quality standards. They will perform First Articles for submission to customers and review and approval of First Articles from suppliers among other duties as assigned.

Responsibilities:

Conducts dimensional inspections per design record and documented AQL levels; Conducts visual inspections for obvious defects

Review and disposition all certification documentation to meet traceability requirements per drawing, AS standards, and Company Quality standards

Communicate with suppliers and customers as needed

Disposition and control of non-conforming products

Obtain and maintain Customer Designated Supplier Quality Representative Stamps (DSQR) for at least 3 customers

Creation, review and submission of FAIR meeting AS9102 requirements

Identify and communicate opportunities to increase inspector productivity and assist with RCCA activities pertaining to quality. Assist in internal, customer, and third-party audits

6S and general cleanliness of work area and warehouse

Basic Qualifications:

5+ years of inspection experience in aerospace, or manufacturing environment

Previous aerospace inspection experience preferred

Experience in Quality inspection methods and procedures

Experience in creation of First Article Inspection Reports

Experience in being a Designated Supplier Quality Representative

Experienced with Lockheed, Northrop, DCMA or similar Tier 1 OEM/Government

Familiarity with Military and Industry Specifications and Standards

Expert at creation, review and submission of First Article Inspection Report

Strong analytical, organizational, and troubleshooting skills

Knowledge of AS9120 requirements

Experience in the usage of calipers, ring/pin gages, comparator, and Smart scope

Proficient PC skills and use of Microsoft Office products (Outlook, Excel)

Advanced GD&T Skills – Optical Comparator, CMM, Layout, Vision Scope Systems

Ability to manage multiple and competing priorities

Embodies the FDH Core Values