My client is an engineering partner for major air and land transport industries. From its sites in Europe, the United States, Mexico, Morocco and India, the company takes responsibility for engineering projects on behalf of its clients and provides high value-added services on expertise activities. He is looking for a:

Role: Supervisor Quality Inspector Location: Herborn, Germany
SUMMARY OF POSITION:

The Supervisor will assist the Director of Operation and/or Operation manager in planning, coordinating, and directing the quality assurance program designed to ensure continuous production consistent with established standards. co-workers and direct reports in the testing and inspection of materials and processes at various stages of production and evaluates results and/or statistical data to determine and maintain quality and reliability of products by performing the following duties.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
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Directly supervise the team in the Quality Assurance Department engaged in inspection and testing activities, to ensure continuous control over materials and products.
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Ensure that production units are inspected, and discrepancies corrected prior to shipping the units out of the facility.
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Participate in First Article Inspections, interfacing with customers, airframe manufacturers and/or the Federal Aviation Administration on applicable Quality issues and ensuring First Article submissions are in accordance with customer specifications and established procedures.
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Prepare corrective action requests (CAR) on nonconforming issues.
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Formulate and maintain quality assurance objectives and coordinate objectives with production procedures, in cooperation with the management team to maximize product reliability and minimize costs.
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Prepare Drawing Change Requests on nonconforming issues.
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Participate in the Material Review Board as needed.
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Analyze statistical data and product specifications to determine present standards and establish proposed quality and reliability expectancy of finished product.
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Investigate customer complaints regarding quality.
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Select products/materials for tests at various stages in the production process, and test products in such areas as: dimensions, performance, mechanical, electrical, or chemical characteristics.
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Interpret engineering drawings, schematic diagrams and confer with management and/or engineering staff to determine quality and reliability standards.
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Audit production areas to verify parts are organized and labelled in the work area and to verify that measuring devices and tools are calibrated regularly.
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Evaluate data and generate reports to validate or indicate deviations from existing standards.
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Analyze internal reports, records and customer information applicable to Quality
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Assist manufacturing personnel with drawing interpretation and workmanship criteria.
REQUIREMENTS:
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High school diploma or general education degree. College/University degree or Certificate from a technical school preferred
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At least 6 years of experience as an inspector in a quality control or inspection department
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2 years of leadership experience
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Demonstrated knowledge and proficiency in working with ISO, Boeing, Airbus, FAA, CAA regulations
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Proficiency in the use of measuring equipment (tape measures, micrometers and calipers)
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Ability to measure angles
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Demonstrated knowledge and proficiency in interpreting Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS)
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Understanding of processes in SPS manual
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Ability to follow-up and complete work on inspection non-conformities in a timely manner
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Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
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Fluent in English
If you are interested in applying for this position and you meet the requirements, please send your updated CV to: Alessandro Mereghetti at Line Up Aviation.
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