Repair Station Quality Inspector I

Job ID: 4293521

Location:
Fort Worth (USA)
Job function:
Customer Service

As an international brand company with German roots, we at RECARO pursue the vision of improving the performance of people in motion like no other. In keeping with our tradition, Safety, Quality, and Ingenious Design are at the core of all that we do. This allows us to exceed the expectations of our customers every day and make performance something you can feel: Feel Performance.

In addition to RECARO Holding and RECARO Child Safety, our corporate group also includes RECARO Aircraft Seating headquartered in Schwäbisch Hall. We develop, produce, and market innovative seats for economy and business class, which meet the highest standards when it comes to comfort, lightweight construction, and design. As an internationally renowned brand, we are one of the world’s three largest suppliers of aircraft seats with our premium products. To enhance our team, we are looking to fill the following position at our site in Fort Worth at the earliest possible date:

Repair Station Quality Inspector I

Overview

Performs quality control inspections, checks, and tests as part of the repair process. Inspects materials, parts and products at different stages of production including the return to service (issues single/dual released 8130s). Supports other Repair Station Quality team members as needed. Records observations and may make recommendations for improving processes.  

Responsibilities

  • Inspecting the work performed by the Shop Technicians as overseen by the Lead Technician, to ensure that the Manufacturer’s requirements have been carried out, and that the unit checked conforms to airworthiness certification requirements for that type of unit by placing the acceptance stamp on the Work Traveler.
  • Determining that no defective or unserviceable part is installed in the maintenance process of any units under repair.
  • When required, assisting the Shop Lead in performing Preliminary Inspection and Hidden Damage Inspection (If required) on incoming customer hardware.
  • Placing unserviceable parts in the Segregated Area for disposition.
  • When assigned, performing periodic checks on all precision tools jigs and test equipment. Ensure they are calibrated as required and in the calibration log.
  • Ensuring that all work done in the shop conforms to Recaro Aircraft Seating Americas, LLC policies and procedures and is carried out in accordance with applicable manufacture’s standards, FAA regulatory requirements, local commercial laws and OSHA working conditions.
  • May inspect all incoming materials and parts for acceptance, and ensuring that Certificates of Compliance or 8130-3’s (where applicable) are received, prior to placing in inventory.
  • Receives, inspects and processes customer hardware, Buyer Furnished Equipment (BFE) and Customer Furnished Equipment (CFE) at Receiving Inspection.
  • Contacts customers if part number and/or serial number on the Customer Repair Order is incorrect.
  • Maintains files of paperwork on parts/components that has been subcontracted out for repair.
  • Identifies and documents any damage to the part/component.
  • Enters hardware and customer information into the Repair Station Receiving Log.
  • Initiates Work Traveler RS006 and places it with the parts/components.
  • Prepare repaired and inspected units for shipment. Make sure all required documentation are included in the package and in accordance with the customer and shipping specifications.
  • Update the shipping information into the data Log system and advise the customer of the upcoming shipment.
  • Maintains and updates Scrap Log for items in the segregated area.
  • Monitors and oversee the scrap process and ensures scrap parts are mutilated in accordance with this manual and FAA order 8120.11.
  • Ensure the rejected parts are either returned to the customer or destroyed (mutilated).
  • Release to Service units utilizing FAA form 8130-3 if a Repairman Certificate is held.
  • Ensure that all work conducted in the shop conforms to Recaro Aircraft Seating Americas, LLC policies and procedures and is carried out in accordance with applicable manufacture’s standards, FAA regulatory requirements, local commercial laws.
  • Any and all duties of the Quality Inspector may be delegated to any qualified assistant, as necessary. Delegation does not relieve the Quality Inspector of overall responsibilities.

Qualifications

  • Requires a high school diploma or its equivalent
  • Experience in standard concepts, practices, and procedures
  • Experience working as a Technician / Mechanic / Assembler
  • Must be able to read engineering drawings, complete basic statistical computations, write detailed reports, understand and apply the requirements of the Repair Station Manual
  • Familiarity with products, its composition and the methods of production as well as an in-depth knowledge of quality guidelines, including customer and FAA/EASA requirements and procedures is preferred.
  • Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

You will be a perfect fit for our team if you are enthusiastic about innovative products, enjoy setting ambitious goals, love taking on responsibility, are motivated by an environment of appreciative, trusting collaboration, and have a strong creative drive. In return, we promise to give you the freedom to develop your potential with individual development opportunities and will provide you with the necessary competencies to increase your personal responsibility so that you can face the future together with RECARO.

Our recruiting team looks forward to receiving your application. Your personal information will be kept confidential. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business needs.

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