JOB TITLE: Inspector / NDT Level II
BUSINESS: CIRCOR Aerospace Products Group – CIRCOR Aerospace, Inc.
LOCATION: Sylmar, California USA
SALARY RANGE: Competitive

ABOUT THE CIRCOR AEROSPACE PRODUCTS GROUP

The CIRCOR Aerospace Products (CAP) Group is headquartered in Corona, CA with additional locations in Sylmar, CA and is currently comprised of five businesses that are leaders in the design, development and manufacture of aircraft components and sub-systems, including landing gear, fluid controls and high performance switches. This position is for our Sylmar location.

These businesses include CIRCOR Aerospace, Inc in Corona, California (former Circle Seal Controls, LOUD Engineering & Manufacturing and Castle Precision Inc.,); Aerodyne Controls in Ronkonkoma, New York; Motor Technologies in Dayton, Ohio, Industria in Paris, France and Bodet Aero of Chemille, France and the related ATLAS Productions, Tangier, Morocco.

The CAP group has annual global sales of over $150 million. The Aerospace Group is part of CIRCOR International (NYSE:CIR) headquartered in Burlington, Massachusetts. www.circor.com

CIRCOR Aerospace Products are utilized in nearly all commercial and military aircraft, commercial and military helicopters, space launch vehicles, including the US Space Shuttle, commercial and military ships and submarines, as well as numerous industrial and high technology applications. CIRCOR Aerospace also specializes in the maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) of commercial and military fluidic controls including motor operated valves, solenoid operated valves, check valves, relief valves, hand valves, regulators, pressure switches, specialty gauges and manifolds.

Our leadership team is instrumental in driving a lean culture and appetite for change in every area of our factories and in every function in our global organization. We have made a firm commitment to become innovators in lean manufacturing and business processes within our Aerospace and Defense core market. All activities are linked to providing customer value through improved levels of technical, quality and delivery service and responsiveness.

www.circor.com

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JOB FUNCTION / PURPOSE
To perform in-process and final inspections on the Assembly Area to assure compliance to CIRCOR Aerospace, Inc.'s Quality System, Specifications and Customer requirements for Industrial and Military/Aerospace products.
The requirements Inspector’s Job Description also applies to this position.


REPORTING STRUCTURE AND KEY RELATIONSHIPS

The In process/ Final Assembly Inspector interfaces with the Business Unit Manager, and cross functional employees in “natural work teams” or “mini-business units” , the Quality Leader and KPO office to ensure CIRCOR Aerospace, Inc. customers get the highest quality and the lowest cost and on-time-delivery.

• Reports To: Quality Manager
• Direct Reports: None
• Key Internal Partners: Customers, Material Supply Chain, Fabrication and Support Services, Sales, Design.
• Customers: Customers, Material Supply Chain, Fabrication and Support Services, Sales, Design.

PRINCIPAL ACTIVITIES / RESPONSIBILITIES

• Determines conformance of parts and materials to specifications.
• Identify and control all nonconforming products.
• Conduct inspection on complex machined parts, castings, weldments and assemblies per blueprint, manufacturing outline, Customer’s specifications and customer requirements utilizing various types of inspection equipment set up.
• Document inspection results in accordance with company procedures and work instructions.
• Review material’s chemical and physical certification and test reports against specification requirements.
• Review Heat Treat certifications against specification requirements.
• Review of coatings, NDT, welding, certifications against specification requirements.
• Perform First Article Inspection to SAE AS9102 Standards and Customer’s requirements.

NDT Inspector Level II
• Receives instructions from work orders and engineering specifications, build documents, manufacturing processes, standard procedure, or other approved product descriptions.
• Verifies suitability of process plans and tooling to assure compliance to engineering requirements or approved specifications.
• Furnishes necessary information and assistance to responsible departments for preparation of log books, planning sheets, process plans, process reviews, audits, test procedures, etc.
• Uses level III approved NDT Inspection procedures and/or customer specifications.
• Sets up and verifies the calibration of tools and devices to conduct inspection.
• Performs local etching as required to aid inspection per manufacturing process and engineering drawing requirements.
• Performs liquid penetrant inspections ensuring that penetrant materials used are compatible with the material being inspected, that the type and method and sensitivity or the penetrant, developers, emulsifiers and removers are of the correct type to ensure proper inspection results as required by the acceptance/rejection criteria.
• Performs magnetic particle inspection, determining that the part of material is ferromagnetic and that the part is inspected with adequate magnetic field strength and proper field orientation to ensure maximum percentage defect detection capability.
• Interpret, evaluate and documents results in accordance with applicable standards, specifications and procedures.
• Reports inspection test results per applicable codes, standards and specifications.
• Accepts or rejects products based upon conformance to the preceding.
• Completes inspection logbook showing accept/reject parts.
• Stamps appropriate documentation/hardware indicating acceptance or rejection of product.
• Conducts required precleaning, postcleaning and proper handling of materials and parts being inspected.
• Reports all equipment malfunctions and equipment due for calibration to the Quality Director.
• Performs required functional tests and maintains documentation/records as required.
• Keeps test equipment work area clean and orderly.
• May be assigned to work in other areas.
• Instructs and directs the work of lower NDT classified employees

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND COMPETENCIES

Education: High School or equivalent. Additional education as required.

Experience: Minimum four years experience in Quality Assurance/ Quality Control or equivalent with Aerospace, Defense Knowledge and experience in the surveillance of specification and processes. Must be trained as an auditor/surveyor. Lean Six-Sigma “green/black belt“ experience preferred.

Core Competencies:

• High ethical standards. Models and supports organization’s goals and values; adapts to changing conditions; demonstrates persistence and overcomes obstacles.
• The ability to prioritize, balance, and manage multiple efforts with strong results/goal orientation. Uses time effectively, prioritizes and organizes work flow; can orchestrate multiple activities at once. Agility and personal adaptability with the ability to successfully management multiple priorities with a high sense of urgency in a rapidly changing environment.
• Solid analytical skills and solution-driven thinking; collects and researches data; uses intuition and experience to complement data. Makes good decisions based upon a mixture of analysis, wisdom, experience and judgment.
• Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; develops alternative solutions; works well in a group problem solving situations; presents ideas and information in a manner that gets others' attention; displays willingness to make decisions; exhibits sound and accurate judgment; supports and explains reasoning for decisions includes appropriate people in decision-making process.
• Displays original thinking and creativity; Meets challenges with resourcefulness; Generates suggestions for improving work.
• Learns quickly when facing new problems; a relentless and versatile learner; open to change; strives for continuous improvement of self and processes.
• Enjoys working hard; is action oriented and full of energy; enjoys challenges; drives for results. Versatility, flexibility and a wiliness to work within constantly changing priorities with enthusiasm.
• Excellent communication (oral and written) and interpersonal skills with the ability to convey information and ideas in a variety of media, tactful, confident, at all levels, internal and external.
• Passion for data, analysis, trends, reporting and technology. Ability to read and interpret documents. Ability to write clearly and informatively routine reports, correspondence, and designs work flows and procedures. Presents numerical data effectively.
• Knowledge of aerospace quality standards including AS9100, ISO9000 and NADCAP.
• Strong problem solving skills aimed at identifying and correcting the root causes of problems or events, as opposed to merely addressing the immediately obvious symptoms.
• Minimum computer skills:
o Ability to create and send email using Microsoft Outlook.
o Ability to create documents in Microsoft Word and save them to a network location.
o Ability to edit existing spreadsheets, create simple formulas, save to a network location.
o Basic keyboard skills.
o Basic mouse skills including highlighting and copying text, using right click for context menus.
o Basic networking skills including searching for documents on the network, organizing documents in a network folder and deleting documents.
• Knowledge of various coatings, heat treat operations, NDT, castings, forgings specifications.
• Knowledge of measurement of screw threads and gears.
• Knowledge of Surface Finishes.
• Must have working knowledge of gauge inspection adjustment and geometry.
• Knowledge of Statistical Quality Control and read SPC Charts.
• Use of Optical tools (e.g., comparator, profiles, microscopes) .
• Must be proficient in the use of precision inspection instruments and equipment .
• The ability to read, understand and interpret complex prints as well as military, industry, and customer specifications and standards.
• Must possess excellent verbal, written and PC communication skills.
• Ability to perform job functions with little or no supervision.
• Capable of cross-training department personnel to perform job functions in various Inspection areas.
• Must possess the ability to work in various inspection areas: Hone, Lap & Grind, and machine shop, Repair & Overhaul, Short Order Shop, Assembly & Test and Final Inspection.
• Assist in the maintenance of the Calibration System and it’s tools and gages.
• Knowledge of various Sampling Plans.
• Working knowledge of trigonometry.
• Understanding of ANSI Y14.5.
• Ability to interface with other departments to solve problems that arise.

NDT Inspector Level II
• Must complete 32 hours of formal classroom training.
• Must be able to complete and pass a general, specific and practical examination.
• Must complete 400 hours of on-the job training.
• Must be able to pass a near vision and color perception examination.
Personal Characteristics:
• High energy level, comfortable performing multifaceted projects in conjunction with normal activities.
• Demonstrated ability to influence others and impact change.
• Well organized.
• Participative management style – advocates team concept.
• Well-developed interpersonal skills. Ability to get along well with diverse personalities – tactful – mature – flexible.
• Ability to establish credibility and be decisive – but able to recognize and support the organization’s preferences and priorities.
• Results- and profit-oriented with the ability to balance other business considerations.
OTHER
• US Persons Only (US citizens, lawful permanent residents, refugee or asylee – all require proper identification and documentation).
• Approximately >10% travel required.
• Physical and Environmental Requirements: While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand and sit. The employee is occasionally required to walk and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and color vision.
• Work environment includes front-office and manufacturing. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
• Pre-Employment Verifications: Must pass background and reference checks, drug screen, and physical examination prior to employment.
• We are an E-Verify participant.

CIRCOR Aerospace, Inc. business offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, dental, vision, 401(k), and tuition reimbursement for regular full time employees.

CIRCOR Aerospace, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/D/V

For immediate consideration, please apply online and submit your resume to www.circoraerospace.com