Quality Inspector Lead

PRIMARY FUNCTION
Reports to the Quality Control Supervisor, performs immediate direction and leadership of a group of employees, seldom over 15 in number; in process and final inspection on raw materials as well as on finished goods on the production/manufacturing shop floor of mechanical and/or electronic components of aircraft and/or ground support vehicles prior to presenting to internal or external customer.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Standard Functions:
* Assign work to employees in accordance with schedules, job classifications, medical restrictions
* Instruct employees in proper work methods, use of equipment, safety rules, and quality and quantity standards
* Check work methods and results for conformance to standards and re-instruct as required
* Report to supervisor on work progress including conditions surrounding failures to meet quantity and quality standards
* At supervisor's request report on circumstances of incidents involving violation of rules and standards, leaving to supervisor all decisions as to appropriate action to be taken
* Reviews rejections and discrepancies, taking remedial action whenever practicable, within the scope of accepted inspection practice
* Ability to read and interpret complicated drawings, specifications, purchase orders, statement of work and standards to determine quality status; use precision measuring instruments, follow engineering orders and instructions, and interpret specifications according to inspection practices
* Independently perform comprehensive inspection of new, production, derivative and/or modified aircraft or ground vehicle raw material or completed components, for condition, conformity and documentation at shipping, receiving, acquisition, in-process or at final inspection
* Performs receiving inspections on all incoming product/material from suppliers/vendors
* Completes non-conformity and corrective action reports as required
* Good organization skills and Microsoft Office software to accurately document and maintain associated paperwork and inspection results in a consistent and timely fashion
* Understand regulatory requirements in reference to Counterfeit Parts
* Familiarity with various specifications applicable to Defense products and material with reference to workmanship including checking Material Test Reports, Certificate of Conformance
* Perform same work as group and other related duties when required
* Other duties as directed by the assigned Supervision

Aviation

* Must have completed military aviation maintenance training or aviation maintenance technical school curriculum or possess an FAA issued A&P license
* Inspect incoming contract units, forms and records and makes applicable entries for receiving into work process
* Provides continued surveillance inspection of all in process work
* Review maintenance source documents, inspection records, notes recurring discrepancies or trends and initiates appropriate action
* Conduct aircraft weight and balance tasks
* Inspect/verify proper completion and documentation of safety and flight discrepancies
* Approve or reject work accomplished by field team members to ensure compliance with customer specifications, standards and technical data
* Inspects for airworthiness and quality of aircraft maintenance and alterations
* Provides "OK to Install" for aircraft component parts
* Familiar with all applicable 14 CFR and the RSM/QCM
* Carry out similar inspection duties at both Domestic and International locations as assigned

Mechanical Functions:

* Ability to perform GD&T measurement to verifying the compliance of complex detailed or completed components and/or assemblies of aircraft and/or ground support vehicles
* Performs a variety of quality control tests/inspections on products, materials, components, parts, etc. at various stages of the production process to ensure compliance with quality and reliability standard
* (Welding) Knowledge with AWS welding standards and certification of product. Analyze test data, making computations as necessary, to determine test results

Electrical Functions:

* Perform inspection on electrical components and assemblies utilizing applicable specifications.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
This position has no formal supervisory responsibility.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES:
Electrical:
Proficiency in IPC-J-STD, IPC-A-610, IPC-A-600, IPC-WHMA-620, MIL-STD-454, ANSI/ASME Y 14.5 M (GD & T), and AS9102 First Article Inspection.

Mechanical:
CARC Painting Inspection, Welding Inspection (CWI), Composite Material Inspection, Additive Manufacturing Inspection (3D Printing), AS9102 First Article Inspection

QUALIFICATIONS:
* This position requires a minimum of a High School diploma/GED
* (20) years Quality experience, minimum of (10) years working with standards, policies and regulatory requirements (Government and/or Commercial)

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* Preferred candidates will have experience at a minimum in one or more of the following qualifications: electrical, mechanical, electronics, hydraulics, fuels, NDI, painting, welding, structures and/or composites
* Airframe & Power plant license highly desirable
* Maintain Certifications as required to perform duties
* Experience in a manufacturing/repair station/research & development environment preferred
* Must be able to travel to Customers or Suppliers location
* Must be able to obtain and maintain a Government Security Clearance

PREFERENCE STATEMENT
Preference will be given to Calista shareholders and their descendants and to spouses of Calista shareholders, and to shareholders of other corporations created pursuant to the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act, in accordance with Title 43 U.S. Code 1626(g).

EEO STATEMENT
Additionally, it is our policy to select, place, train and promote the most qualified individuals based upon relevant factors such as work quality, attitude and experience, so as to provide equal employment opportunity for all employees in compliance with applicable local, state and federal laws and without regard to non-work related factors such as race, color, religion/creed, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship, genetic information, or other protected status. When applicable, our policy of non-discrimination applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, training, transfer, promotion, placement, layoff, compensation, termination, reduction in force and benefits.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION
It is Calista and Subsidiaries' business philosophy and practice to provide reasonable accommodations, according to applicable state and federal laws, to all qualified individuals with physical or mental disabilities.

The statements contained in this job description are intended to describe the general content and requirements for performance of this job. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties, responsibilities, and requirements.

This job description is not an employment agreement or contract. Management has the exclusive right to alter the scope of work within the framework of this job description at any time without prior notice.