JOB DESCRIPTION
*This document captures 80% of responsibilities and rest 20% will be dependent on business needs and on line manager’s discretion
OVERVIEW
POSITION TITLE: QUALITY INSPECTOR
REPORTS TO: QUALITY SUPERVISOR
DEPARTMENT: PRODUCTION SUB DEPARTMENT: ASSEMBLY BUSINESS UNIT (ABU)
JOB FAMILY: PRODUCTION JOB GRADE:
REVISION NO.: 1.0 ISSUE DATE:
DEPARTMENT HEAD APPROVAL: HC HEAD APPROVAL:
ROLE PURPOSE
Responsible for performing day-to-day inspections in alignment with the inspection plans to ensure zero defects
delivered to the customer
ACCOUNTABILITIES & ACTIVITIES
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES KEY ACTIVITIES
Quality Inspection Conduct inspection activities (including first article inspection ) in accordance
with inspection plans
Record and maintain inspection results
Ensure use of calibrated equipment for inspection
Support production in resolving queries with customer information
Coordinate identification, segregation and disposition of non-conforming
product, including internal scrap, rework, concessional items and customer
returns.
In collaboration with the Quality Engineer, evaluate customer complaints and
returns and liaise with the Production foreman on corrective and preventive
action
Support internal auditors when carrying out systems and process audits
Perform visual and dimensional inspections of in-process and finished
components, subassemblies, and products
Provide input for inspection methods and improvements related to the job
Assist quality and manufacturing engineers in investigations of process related
quality issues
Write Non-Conforming Materials Reports when required and be familiar with the
process of quarantining products
Create accurate records for continuous improvement including inspection
reports, training records, continuous improvement initiatives, and corrective/
preventive action reports.
GENERIC ACCOUNTABILITIES KEY ACTIVITIES
System and Process Follow all relevant departmental policies, processes and procedures so that
Conceptualization or work is carried out in a controlled and consistent manner while delivering a
Compliance world-class service.
Contribute in cost-efficient usage of all applicable resources to reduce wastage
and unnecessary expense.
Change Management Manage self and identify opportunities to take part in change initiatives,
programmes and projects that reflect international best practice and changes in
the competitive environment.
QHSE and Risk Adhere to all relevant QHSSE procedures, instructions and controls so that
Management STRATA provides a safe, world class, secure and environmentally responsible
service to customers, the public and its own people.
Continuous Improvement Identify opportunities to drive continuous improvement in one's scope of area
WORKING CONDITIONS
Office based job with location as Al-Ain
Regularly required to stand; walk; talk; sit; use hands to handle objects and feel controls; reach; climb stairs;
stoop; crouch; talk; listen; and have vision capabilities that enable reading and viewing a computer screen.
May occasionally lift up to 50 lbs
ROLE DIMENSIONS / BUSINESS METRICS (WHEREVER APPLICABLE)
DIMENSIONS / METRICS
FINANCIAL NA
CUSTOMER Customer Feedback
Timely implementation of improvement actions
PROCESS
Customer Quality Acceptance Rate
STAFF NA
MAIN CONTACTS / OPERATING NETWORK
INTERNAL CONTACT EXTERNAL CONTACT
Quality Engineers
NA
Program Manager
Production Manager
QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS
NECESSARY EXPERIENCE TO
Minimum 3 years of experience in the manufacturing aerospace industry
BE ABLE TO DO THE JOB
EDUCATION & CERTIFICATION High school diploma, GED or equivalent.
REQUIREMENTS Preference to certifications in precision inspection and other related disciplines.
Should possess basic mathematical skills, such as adding, subtracting, and
JOB SPECIFIC TECHNICAL rounding decimal numbers
SKILLS Should possesses a strong work ethic, a positive attitude, and be detail oriented
Should be familiar with word processing and other basic computer skills
TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES PROFILE
* Examples need to be treated as indicators but not as mandatory requirements
[Link]. COMPETENCY PROFICIENCY LEVEL KEY COMPETENCY INDICATORS
Demonstrates basic knowledge of
Quality management systems, principles, and policies
Industry standards (e.g. ISO 9001, EN9100QMS, NADCAP)
Quality Proficiency Level 1 -
1
Management Beginner Aviation Regulatory Requirements (e.g. FAA, EASA)
in order to adhere/ follow STRATA's Quality Management System
and comply to Statutory/Regulatory and Aerospace Requirements
Demonstrates basic knowledge of
Non Destructive Testing principles, process, tools and
techniques (EN 4179 / NAS 410 Level 1 certification)
Proficiency Level 1 -
2 NDT Testing Industry best practices and standards
Beginner
in order to conduct NDT inspection under guidance using already
documented and designed techniques
Demonstrates basic knowledge of
Calibration requirements, methods, tools ,
Inspection/ monitoring gauges instruments (e.g. caliper,
pressure/ temp gauge, paint spectrometer)
Proficiency Level 1 -
3 Calibration in order to perform periodic calibration of gauges and instruments
Beginner
as per the defined requirements under guidance
OR
ensure the instruments used have been calibrated as per the
business requirements independently
Demonstrates basic knowledge of
Operating Computer Controlled Inspection Equipment
Proficiency Level 1 - (e.g. CMM, Romer arm, Laser Tracker etc.) requirements,
4 Metrology
Beginner methods, tools and techniques
in order to operate equipment and generate inspection reports for
the analysis
Demonstrates basic knowledge of
Programs, related processes, resource requirements,
infrastructure requirements objectives, key performance
Programs Proficiency Level 1 - indicators and associated risks (customer specific training or
5
Understanding Beginner customer specific certification)
in order to apply relevant standards and policies to deliver
expected quality results in area of one's practice under guidance
Enterprise Risk Proficiency Level 1 -
6
Management Beginner Demonstrates basic knowledge of
Enterprise risk management frameworks, principles and
guidelines (COSO)
Risk assessment techniques and standards (ISO/IEC
31010, ISO 31000)
in order to implement risk mitigation plans and identify the nature
of risks in area of practice under guidance
Demonstrates basic knowledge of
Relevant HSE standards (ISO 14001, OSHAS 18001),
Health, Safety & policies, systems and regulations (Abu Dhabi EHSMS
Proficiency Level 1 -
7 Environment regulations)
Beginner
Management
in order to implement HSE policies & procedures and recognize
high risk activities under guidance
Demonstrates basic knowledge of
Composite manufacturing industry trends, processes,
Composite
concepts, key players, standards and regulations
Manufacturing Proficiency Level 1 -
8
Industry Beginner
in order to understand requirements specific to the business and
Awareness
apply relevant standards and policies to deliver expected quality
results under guidance