Job Description

The Company

WE SAVE LIVES! For over 50 years Robertson Fuel Systems, a HEICO company, continues to be the world leader in the design, development, and manufacturing of crashworthy fuel systems. The Company’s technology, experience, and capability in fuel containment are paramount to both its defense and civil customers. Engineered to help prevent post-incident fires, its fuel solutions save lives.

Benefits of the Flexible Composite Technician I

• 4X10 Schedule with every Friday Off
• Competitive Compensation
• Medical, Dental, Vision
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Generous PTO
• Educational Assistance
• Company Paid Life Insurance, Long-term Disability, and Short-Term Disability
• EAP and Wellness Plan

The Position

The mission of every Robertson employee is to execute their responsibilities with the #1 goal of saving and protecting the lives of service members across the globe. Quality Assurance Inspectors perform inspections, tests, checks, and sampling procedures of incoming products and components in the manufacture of aviation and ground fuel systems. They perform in-process inspections of component parts as well as the final inspection of products. They assist with various operations to ensure all the quality requirements are met to company and regulatory standards.

Duties & Responsibilities

Quality Assurance Inspector I:

• Perform incoming inspection on Commerical Off-The-Shelf (COTS) items, and verify certifications.
• Maintain certifications and records for all COTS items (scanning & filing).
• Read and interpret written documents such as drawings, work instructions, job aids, and forms as applicable to the respective logistics area.
• Begin training on the use of precision measuring tools and performing dimensional inspection on precision machined parts.

• Maintain a clean and foreign object debris (FOD) free work area.
• Demonstrate a proficient understanding and active use of commonly used documents, as applicable, with minimal to no direct assistance.
• Adherence to Export Control and Technology Control Plan (TCP) as applicable to job function.
• Adherence to Compliance Plan and Employee Policy Manual

• Please note this job description is not designed to cover nor contain a static listing of activities, duties or responsibilities. Additional duties may be assigned.

Quality Assurance Inspector II (in addition to Level I):

• Apply proper and required inspection techniques to obtain accurate measurements.
• Demonstrate familiarity with and adhere to departmental procedures during audits.
• Proficient in performing dimensional inspection on a variety of intricate and precision-machined parts using precision measuring tools.
• Read drawings and have basic knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerance (GD&T).
• Carry out duties with minimal direct supervision.
• Perform AS9102 1st Article Inspection on all related products
• Marginal duties may include the following:
  • Participate in lean/ continuous improvement initiatives and provide suggestions on areas of improvement.
    

Quality Assurance Inspector III (in addition to Level II):

• Coordinate advanced inspections with the main inspection department personnel as necessary to determine compliance.
• Review and edit inspection process (es).
• Conduct in process and final inspection on all assemblies for conformance to production documentation.
• Demonstrate proficiency in interpreting and utilizing GD&T for inspection purposes.
• Conduct training sessions on procedures and processes that need remedial training.
• Carry out duties with no direct supervision.
• Assist department ATL with projects as required.
• Advise manufacturing personnel of possible non-conformities during assembly build operations.
• Use electrical measuring tools and gauges.
• Conduct departmental audits to ensure the correct documentation is in use and that the certifications (calibrations) of all tooling and test equipment are current.
• May provide on-the-job training and leadership to less experienced personnel as applicable.
• May be required to operate and perform detailed part inspections on the CMM.

Quality Assurance Inspector IV (in addition to Level III):

• Develop Work Instructions and Procedures for Department related processes.
• Oversee and/or manage departmental activities.
• May be required to program, analyze, lay-out, and perform detail part inspections on the CMM.

Quality Assurance Inspector V (in addition to Level IV):

• Interface with and assist Engineering with items such as but not limited to: new product development, research and development/prototype projects, and manufacturing tooling development.

Qualifications

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The qualifications listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or ability required.

Education and Experience

Quality Assurance Inspector I High School Diploma or GED equivalent; and a minimum of one (1) year of experience in a Quality Inspection, Production or Manufacturing role; or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.

Quality Assurance Inspector II: High School Diploma or GED equivalent; and a minimum of two (2) years of experience in a Quality Inspection role combined with the demonstrated ability to perform level I and II tasks; or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.

Quality Assurance Inspector III: High School Diploma or GED equivalent; and a minimum of four (4) years of experience in a Quality Inspection role combined with the demonstrated ability to perform level I, II, and III tasks; or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.

Quality Assurance Inspector IV: High School Diploma or GED equivalent; and a minimum of eight (8) years of experience in a Quality Inspection role combined with the demonstrated ability to perform level I, II, III & IV tasks; or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.

Quality Assurance Inspector V: High School Diploma or GED equivalent; and a minimum of twelve (12) years of experience in a Quality Inspection role combined with the demonstrated ability to perform level I, II, III & IV tasks; or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.

Professional Qualifications

Required

• Ability to interpret reports and use job specific software applications
• Ability to read and interpret applicable military standards and specifications
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from colleagues
• Basic working knowledge of MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint; Project and Access as required)
• Mathematical understanding consistent with the educational requirements
• Ability to read, write and communicate clearly and effectively in English
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form
• Ability to use various tools to identify and solve problems
• Strong customer service and company culture/ reputation orientation
• Level II (in addition to the above):
  • Working knowledge of precision measurement instruments (for example, micrometer, caliper, and height gauge)
  • Demonstrate basic knowledge of GD&T for inspection purposes
• Level III (in addition to the above):
  • Strong working knowledge of MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint; Project and Access as required)
  • Demonstrate proficiency in interpreting and utilizing GD&T for inspection purposes
• Level IV & V (in addition to the above):
  • Technical writing skills in order to write Work Instructions and Procedures for Department related processes as required.
  • Ability to address difficult situations (internally and externally) tactfully and effectively to achieve results that are in the best interest of the company.
  • Ability to oversee and/or manage departmental activities as required.

Preferred:

• Level III
  • Operate and perform detail part inspections on the CMM
• Level IV & V
  • Program, analyze, lay-out, and perform detail part inspections on the CMM.

Personal Competencies

• Demonstrated ability to meet tight deadlines and work in a fast paced, multi-task environment
• Protect organization's value by keeping information confidential
• Ability to participate successfully in a team environment; demonstrate willingness to collaborate with others to achieve common objectives, communicate ideas effectively and resolve conflicts in order to achieve personal and/or business goals.
• Ability to apply common sense towards the execution of responsibilities

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this position, the incumbent is regularly required to walk, stand, climb, sit and bend. The incumbent is occasionally required to kneel and squat. The incumbent must occasionally lift or carry a maximum of 50 pounds; as well as push or pull a maximum of 75 pounds. The incumbent will regularly use hand tools including but not limited to wrenches, drills, screwdrivers, rulers, calipers and other precision measuring tools. The incumbent will occasionally use powered equipment including but not limited to computers, CMM, golf carts, forklifts, company vehicles, and assorted test equipment. Ability to drive a company vehicle per Employee Policy Manual E.7. Up to 30% domestic and/or international travel may be required for Quality Assurance Inspector levels lII, IV & V. Ability to pass required near vision and color test.

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this position, the incumbent is regularly exposed to mechanical parts and occasionally exposed to dirty working conditions, heat or cold ranging between 70 and 80 degrees indoor ambient conditions, 50 to 110 degrees outdoor ambient conditions, vapors or fumes, and dust shavings. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud. The incumbent may be required to wear PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) including Nitrile or Chloroprene gloves, safety glasses, goggles, hearing protection, dust mask and work gloves.

Safety/Security/Environmental

• Maintain a clean, safe work area in compliance with OSHA standards.
• Comply with all Safety policies as outlined by the company standards and local, state and federal laws.
• In accordance with Robertson Fuel Systems’ Arizona Drug and Alcohol Policy, this position is designated as a safety-sensitive position.

Other

As provided by the Americans with Disabilities Act, the company is committed to discussing and providing reasonable accommodations to its employees to help them fulfill the essential functions of their jobs.