Quality Inspector

Leading Edge Composites, www.Lec-Composites.com located in the Highlands Corporate Park in Coatesville, is a full service, fully integrated design, engineering and manufacturing firm specializing in Aviation, Aerospace and Defense. For over 20 years, Leading Edge Composites has been at the forefront of composite part development and manufacturing, supplying lightweight, state of the art parts for aircraft manufacturers, military research and other structural applications. Leading Edge Composites has been involved with numerous STCs for upgrading and designing internal and external parts for utility, search & rescue and VIP rotor and fixed wing aircraft

As a result of our growth, we are looking for hard working individuals to join our team. Strong work ethic, dependability and willingness to learn this trade and industry are key traits we look for in our potential employees. We currently have available a Quality Inspector opening.

How you will spend your time as our Quality Inspector:

• Perform inspections of purchased parts, subassemblies or finished company products according to defined criteria using standard physical, mechanical and/ or electrical measurements
• Accurately document the results of the inspections and testing
• Maintain all controlled document files and test records in a timely and accurate manner
• Monitor critical equipment and instrumentation to ensure proper operation and calibration
• Assist in the writing and updating inspection procedures, protocol and checklists
• Review blue prints, drawings, specifications, customer quality clauses and then document requirements for Inspection Test Plans
• Evaluate problems, make initial recommendations for possible corrective action to supervisor
• Work as part of an inspection team to address constraints in incoming and final QC workflow.
• Maintain flexibility to address needs and issues as they are identified
• Initiate MRB process for nonconforming product or materials
• Perform other duties as required.

You will be successful if you have the following:

• High School Diploma or equivalent (Associate degree or higher desired)
• 3-5+ years’ experience in manufacturing quality environment or 3+ years in a regulated industry or aerospace quality environment
• Meticulous attention to details both in documentation and reporting of results
• Must have good written English and verbal communication skills
• Good arithmetic skills are required
• Working knowledge of measurement instrumentation
• General mechanical aptitude
• General proficiency of Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word

ITAR Requirements

To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

We will provide:

A competitive compensation package including a base salary, medical/dental/vision insurance, Flexible Spending Account, Life insurance, Short Term and Long Term Disability insurance, paid holidays, paid PTO, 401k including 100% vested employer matched contribution

Are you ready to join our dynamic team? If so, let’s talk after you apply online.

Leading Edge Composites is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion/creed, sex, national origin, disability status, marital status, age, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

We are proud to be a drug free workplace.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $22.00 - $25.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• Do you have 3-5 years of experience in a Manufacturing quality environment or 3+ years in a regulated industry or aerospace quality environment?
• Do you have an Aerospace background? If so, how many years?
• Have you performed Quality Inspections with hand tools such as calipers and micrometers? Please explain:
• Are you able to read Blueprints?

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Quality inspection: 2 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Coatesville, PA 19320 (Required)

Work Location: In person