Quality Systems Specialist, (First Article Emphasis)

The Quality Systems Specialist with (First Article Emphasis) primary role is First Article completion, submission and maintenance. Secondary roles include all other duties that support Quality System activities. Current or future competencies in other Quality System Primary roles may offer the candidate potential growth opportunities. 

Key Responsibilities

First Article (FAI) Emphasis

• Manage and Conduct First Article Inspections (FAI) per Internal, AS9102, and/or Customer Standards. 
• Works with Operations and Production Control to manage FAI workload based on critical need. 
• Review  engineering drawings, specifications, and models to identify design  characteristics for ballooned drawings to support First Article Inspection
• Uses  Foresight First Article Tools such as Discus software to “balloon” drawings, create and maintain Quality First Article files, records, and documents. 
• Uses  Customer Portal(s) to input, manage First Article submittals, access,  review, Input, download, and submit Foresight/ Customer Information.
• Works with Customer representatives that are onsite or others to gain approval and resolve issues related to FAI or associated processes. 
• Quality      Systems Specialist (FAI emphasis) Includes General Inspection related responsibilities. 

General

• Interpret and verify materials and products to Foresight, Customer, and Regulatory requirements. 
• Perform  in-process and final inspections of aerospace and non-aerospace components and assemblies
• Interpret  engineering drawings, GD&T, specifications, and work instructions
• Use precision measuring instruments such as calipers, micrometers, and height gauges.
• Document inspection results and maintain accurate quality records
• Identify  non-conforming materials and initiate NCR documentation
• Support  root cause analysis and corrective/preventive action activities
• Review, accepts/rejects material certifications and traceability documentation. Helps to manage replacement or missing documentation if needed. 
• Ensures proper handling and storage of raw material and manufactured parts.
• Participate in internal and external audits, as needed or required. 
• Inspects and determines acceptability of Supplier- or Customer-supplied materials. 
• Assists in MRB activities. 
• Assists  Quality Manager and Quality Engineer as needed.

· Creates and manages metrics associated with FAI or as directed. 

• Supports input and Management of Statistical Information as needed or required.
• Supports Return Material (RMA) process as needed or required. 
• Support in the Calibration process as needed or required. 

Qualifications

• High  school diploma or GED required (Technical certification preferred)
• Strong  computer skills in Microsoft Office, Adobe
• Computer skills in Discus a plus
• 2+  years of quality-related experience in aerospace and/or precision      manufacturing
• 2+  years of First Article Inspection experience preferred. 
• Experience  working within AS9100 quality systems
• Knowledge  of AS9102 First Article Inspection requirements 
• Familiar  with Quality inspection tools 
• Familiarity  with ERP/MRP systems and quality documentation software

Skills & Competencies

• Exceptional  attention to detail
• Strong  analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability  to work independently and make sound quality decisions
• Effective  written and verbal communication
• Ability  to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

Work Environment

• Manufacturing  environment
• May  require standing for extended periods
• Ability  to lift up to 25–40 lbs
• Use of PPE as required
• May require overtime depending on production demands

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications required. Management reserves the right to assign or modify duties and responsibilities as business needs dictate.   

Foresight Technologies is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, gender identity, and/or gender expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, military status, Vietnam Era and/or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law(s). Further, the company takes affirmative action to ensure that applicants are employed, and employees are treated during employment without regard to any of these characteristics. Discrimination of any type will not be tolerated.