QUALITY INSPECTION TECHNICIAN

McFarlane is a rapidly growing 50 years old aviation firm that focuses on the design and manufacture of high-quality aircraft parts within the general aviation and commercial marketplace.   We believe in providing better parts with superior “old-school” customer service. When you join the McFarlane team, you’ll join a dedicated group of colleagues passionate about aviation, community, and the McFarlane way. 

Position Description   Quality Inspector

How You Will Make an Impact:   As a Quality Inspector, you will perform preliminary and in-process inspections of aircraft related components. To excel in this role, applicants should be able to show great attention to detail, possess strong organizational skills, and be able to demonstrate the ability to interpret approved data.  

 When You Will Work: Monday through Friday, full-time position with flexible 1^st shift hours. 

Operational Duties: 

• Perform preliminary, in-process and final dimensions inspections
• Demonstrate the ability to interpret approved data sch as engineering drawings and specifications.
• Documenting inspection results by completing logs and reports
• Communicate with production, engineering and quality team
• Inspecting aircraft components to verify correct finish, configuration or other measurable or observable characteristics
• Performing and recording first article inspections in accordance with standards    
• Establish quality standards for products according to company procedures
• Read blueprints and specifications to ensure that products meet production standards
• Recommend necessary adjustments and changes to production processes
• Use instruments such as micrometer screw gauges, CMM and RAM optical to measure products
• Accept and reject finished products and discuss inspection results with the production team
• Perform inspections at random to assess product quality

Qualifications:

• Minimum 3 years aerospace manufacturing experience – preferred  
• Knowledge of FAA regulatory requirements and processes
• Experience using handheld measuring and testing devices (e.g.; digital multimeter, caliper, micrometers, radius gages, etc.)
• Demonstrated ability to use computer programs such as Microsoft office products
• Must read, write and understand the English language
• Ability to read and comprehend technical manuals 
• Experience working in a fast pace environment 
• Previous experience using continuous improvement/lean tools such as; Six Sigma, 5-S, Lean Manufacturing, etc. to drive improvement
• A strong customer-oriented mindset with the ability to adapt and be flexible
• Ability to work with a team and independently

Physical Requirements

• In this position you must be able to stand and occasionally sit  
• Must be capable of regular, reliable and timely attendance
• Ability to lift up to 20 to 40 lbs.
• Excellent visual acuity

Working Conditions

• Clean and climate-controlled facility 
• Safe and casual work environment 
• Non-union environment

Education Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin, and protected veteran status, or disability status.