Job Description
Job Description
Robert Half Permanent Placement is excited to partner with an aerospace industry manufacturer in the Buffalo, NY area on their search for a skilled Quality Assurance Associate. This role has a starting wage of $32 - $38 per hour depending on experience and includes a comprehensive benefits package. Our great client is going through a growth stage and needs to add a Quality Assurance professional with direct experience with First Article Inspection Reports that can step right in a be a part of a highly functioning Quality team.
Responsibilities include but not limited to:
- Support the aerospace quality management system through inspections, audits, data analysis, and continuous improvement activities
- Perform AS9102 First Article Inspections (FAIs) to verify product compliance and documentation accuracy
- Conduct incoming inspection of machined parts and purchased components, including review of certifications and test reports
- Document nonconformances and assist with product failure investigations and corrective action efforts
- Ensure compliance with customer-specific, aerospace, and AS9100 quality requirements
- Maintain calibration and inspection records and help support overall AS9100 quality system requirements
- Use mechanical, optical, electrical, and pressure measuring equipment to inspect components, soldered assemblies, and welds to applicable standards
- Provide technical guidance to the inspection team as needed and leverage strong drawing interpretation, inspection, and Microsoft Office/Excel skills
- Strong knowledge of AS9100 and hands-on experience performing AS9102 First Article Inspections, with the ability to support aerospace quality inspection activities
- Able to read and interpret electrical assembly diagrams and mechanical drawings and inspect soldered work and welds to IPC-J-STD-001D and AWS-D17.1:2001 standards
- Proficient in using precision inspection tools, including digital and analog micrometers, calipers, depth gauges, dial indicators, thread gauges, pin gauges, optical comparators, gauge blocks, and 10X–30X microscopes
- Comfortable using electrical and pressure measuring equipment, along with standard office technology and Microsoft Office, especially Excel, while providing technical direction to the inspection team as needed