Mechanical Inspector
On-siteDanbury, Connecticut, United States or Danbury, New Hampshire, United States
Job Summary
Conduct onsite source inspections at supplier facilities by performing visual, dimensional, and documentation checks on manufactured parts, assemblies, and subassemblies. Verify compliance to engineering drawings, purchase orders, specifications, and industry standards while reviewing Certificates of Conformance and special process documentation. Utilize precision measurement equipment including micrometers, calipers, and height gauges to validate objective evidence, support AS9102 First Article Inspection activities, and monitor processes such as precision machining, bearing manufacturing, and motion-control systems. Identify and communicate nonconformances, document process concerns, and complete inspection reporting within customer SAP systems using a personal laptop.
Required Qualifications
- Minimum 5 years of experience in aerospace, defense, industrial manufacturing, or supplier quality environments
- Strong background in the inspection and manufacturing of mechanical parts and assemblies
- Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, work instructions, and GD&T requirements per ASME Y14.5
- Experience inspecting close-tolerance components manufactured from various materials including steel, aluminum, brass, castings, forgings, and extrusions
- Proficient with conventional inspection tools and dimensional inspection techniques
- Experience performing AS9102 First Article Inspections
- Ability to review technical data packages and verify full documentation traceability
- Strong communication skills with the ability to professionally communicate nonconformances internally and externally
- Must be computer savvy and willing to utilize a personal laptop for inspection reporting through customer and Verify systems
- Must be willing to utilize a personal cell phone for communication purposes
- Ability to stand, sit, kneel, bend, and maneuver throughout supplier facilities
- Ability to lift up to 30 lbs.
- Must be able to read, write, and speak English
- Ability to pass visual acuity and color distinction testing
- Background check and drug screening required
Desired Qualifications
- Familiarity with special processes including heat treat, plating, coatings, welding, and NADCAP requirements preferred
- Candidates with experience supporting suppliers involved in the manufacture of: Aerospace bearings, Precision mechanical assemblies, Rotating equipment, Power transmission systems, Industrial motion-control products, Aerospace machining and assembly operations
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