Quality Assurance Inspector II

CPI Composite Structures is seeking a highly skilled and motivated AS9100 QC Inspector to join our team. In this hands-on role, you will be directly involved in ensuring our products meet the highest quality standards, helping us connect with a wide variety of customers around the world. This position is on site at our Hudson Manufacturing facility.

COMPANY OVERVIEW

CPI Radant is the radome-and-composite‐structures division of Communications & Power Industries LLC (CPI). They are formally known as CPI Radant Technologies Division, and they serve the aerospace, defense, naval, and commercial industries by designing, manufacturing, testing and supporting advanced composite radomes, reflectors and structural composite products.

Radomes are special “domes” made of composite materials that protect antennas and radar systems from the environment while allowing electromagnetic signals to pass. CPI Radant produces these for critical applications, meaning:

• They enable secure communications and radar/electronic-warfare capabilities for military and commercial aerospace platforms.
• Their manufacturing includes large apertures and high‐frequency performance.
• Their advances in composite manufacturing and large structures feed into modern aircraft, satellites, naval vessels, etc.

CPI Composite Structures is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Shipper/Receiver to join our team. In this hands-on role, you will be directly involved in ensuring our products are prepared for shipping to our customers using the highest quality standards, as well as receive and process incoming material. This position is on site at our Hudson Manufacturing facility.

RESPONSIBILITIES

As an AS9100 QC Inspector, you will work closely with other inspectors and QA engineers to perform a variety of quality control functions. Your primary responsibilities will include:

• Providing detailed in-process, final, and AS9102 First Article Inspections (FAI) on electrical and mechanical assemblies.
• Performing receiving inspections to ensure documentation and products meet drawing and purchase order requirements.
• Witnessing the torquing of hardware.
• Documenting production non-conformances and communicating quality-related issues to help resolve them.
• Identifying, documenting, and resolving production and test anomalies.
• Conducting job audits, process audits, and internal audits.
• Supporting quality management system policies and procedures.
• Assessing compliance with company and industry standards.
• Initiating and leading continual improvement and lean manufacturing initiatives.
• Salary: $25+ per hour.

QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or equivalency certificate.
• 3-5 years of experience as a QC/QA inspector in the military or aerospace industries.
• 2+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of AS9100 and/or ISO9001 standards.
• Knowledge of standard aerospace industry requirements.
• Proficient in using precision hand tools, including calipers, scales, tape measures, micrometers, and pin gauges.
• Experience with backlighting, functional testing, and Nondestructive Inspection (NDI).
• Proficient in the use of MS Office Suite and ERP systems for general shop tracking and contract visibility.
• Must be able to work unassisted and stand for extended periods (8 hours minimum).
• Willingness to work overtime and weekends when needed to meet critical deadlines.
• Knowledge of AS9100 FAA terms, including experience as a DIMR (Designated Manufacturing Inspection Representative) or a representative with delegated 8130 source inspection authority is highly desired
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

This position requires potential access to technology controlled under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) or the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). aThe successful candidate must be a "U.S. Person as defined under ITAR and EAR. In order to be a U.S. Person for ITAR and EAR purposes, you must (i) be a citizen or national of the United States; or (ii) be a lawful permanent resident of the United States; or (iii) a protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3).Shaping the future through innovation and discovery!

SHAPING THE FUTURE THROUGH INNOVATION AND DISCOVERY!

With a history spanning more than seven decades, Communications & Power Industries’ thousands of products have impacted people’s lives in numerous unseen ways every day. Our highly engineered products serve as the backbone of modern-day commercial and military communications systems, aid in the treatment of cancer, assist in diagnosing medical conditions, support and protect soldiers, sailors, and pilots, empower scientific discoveries and space exploration, help ensure the safety of imported foods and materials, and much more.

CPI is headquartered in Plano, Texas and is a global manufacturer of electronic components and subsystems. We have manufacturing locations in the United States, Canada, Europe, and Asia. With a heritage of technological excellence, our team serves customers in the communications, defense, medical, industrial, and scientific markets.

WHAT WE OFFER:

Whether you are a seasoned professional or just embarking on your career, CPI is an ideal place to expand your knowledge and expertise. We cultivate a healthy, dynamic, and team-oriented environment that empowers our employees to develop, create and deliver innovative, reliable technology solutions to power, connect, protect, and support a better tomorrow.

We offer our employees an attractive compensation package with competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits, including health and wellness programs, career development, generous retirement savings plan with company match and more!

WHO WE ARE:

We value the unique and diverse skills, qualities, and backgrounds that each employee brings to CPI, and we respect each employee as an integral member of our growing team. CPI is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all current and prospective employees, as well as to promoting a culture of inclusion and respect for everyone. We celebrate the innovation that diversity creates in the work environment, and we recognize that each employee brings their own unique capabilities, experiences, and perspectives to the organization. It is this variety that adds value to our teams, as well as to our stakeholders. We welcome and encourage applicants to reach their full potential with us.

CPI is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

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