Supplier Quality Representative

Overview

Seeking a candidate to perform source inspection, first article inspection, and supplier product / process audits at various supplier locations in southwestern Ontario, Canada (London area).

Supply base consists mostly of welding and fabrication suppliers with few suppliers building harnesses, electronics, and hydraulic hoses. Bulk of the work will be conducting First Article Inspections (FAI) with an average workload of about 1-2 inspection per day (~20 hours per week). Ideal candidate would be an experienced inspector who is versed with ISO 9001 or AS9100 standards and has experience with part approvals (First Article Inspections).

Responsibilities

Requirements:

• Candidate must have practical experience performing in-process and final inspections on machined parts, assemblies, and / or sub-assemblies.
• The inspections will be performed to engineering requirements specified per ANSI Y14.5 – Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerance (GD&T) or equivalent standard.
• Must have the ability to read / interpret engineering drawings and Purchase Orders (POs).
• The candidate must have experience using various mechanical inspection tools, such as micrometers and calipers.
• Experience performing First Article Inspections (FAIs). FAI Experience in accordance to the AS9102 standard and knowledge of military specifications is preferred.
• Ideal candidate will have a minimum of seven years experience performing inspections in aerospace or military / defense manufacturing with proficiency using Microsoft Word and Excel.

Source Inspection of parts assuring adherence to drawing requirements. Qualified inspectors for the primary discipline required shall be utilized. This activity may include first article, conformity validations, in-process and final acceptance inspections, and test witnessing as specified by customer.

Process Audits:. Audits may be initial or periodic surveillance. Audits may also include special process capability assessments and shall be performed by technically competent personnel.

Process/Product Audits focus on specific customer products and the processing utilized to produce them. Checklists for this type of audit are derived from the associated purchase order, drawing, quality plan, and process control plan. Also to include calibration audits in

accordance with ANSI 2540-1, IS0 17025, or any customer's specific calibration requirement.

Qualifications

10+ years of hands on experience performing inspection in welding, fabrication, hydraulic and harness facilities.

10+ years experience working with First Article Inspection.

10+ years experience working in an aerospace, defense, or automotive environment, with AS9100 or ISO9001.