First Article Inspector
Job Title: First Article Inspector
Department: Quality
Report To: Quality & Compliance Manager
Position requires candidates to be U.S. person as defined in ITAR, 22CFR 120.15 (U.S. Citizenship or Resident Alien Status)
Amphenol Fiber Systems International (AFSI) is a full-service fiber optic company specializing in the fabrication and manufacture of fiber optic connectivity products and systems. Our commitment to technical excellence makes us an industry leader in providing sophisticated products and professional technical assistance in the fiber optic industry. AFSI, located in Allen, Texas, has and will continue to base its strategy on technical and application support, quality assurance, product performance and value
Final QC Inspection
• Perform and monitors inspection activities for First Article Inspection assemblies that are contractually required.
• Read and interpret customer contractual requirements as it defines AS9102 FAI verification.
• Inspects and verifies fiber optic assemblies to ensure they meet customer and AFSI assembly drawings.
• Solid working knowledge of Microsoft Office package (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).
• Ability to create an AS9102 FAI Report (Form 1: Part Number Accountability Form Instructions, Form 2: Product Accountability Material, Special Processes and functional Testing and Form 3: Characteristic Accountability, Verification and Compatibility Evaluation).
• Ability to create bubble charts and document attribute and variable characteristics (and tolerances).
• Ability to read and interpret customer and internal drawings.
• Solid understanding of SAE AS9102, Aerospace First Article Inspection Requirements.
• Ability to use SMIs (Standard Measurement Instruments (i.e.., calipers, thread gages, height gages,CMM, Optical Comparators), etc.).
• Interface with Engineering, Sales, Quality and Manufacturing staff in resolving FAI conformance issues.
• Interface with customers regarding FAI requirements.
• Ability to acquire material certifications relating to AS9102 FAI detail parts and process list.
• Document inspection results into the Access Database.
• Verify that SMIs are calibrated and in functional operating condition.
• Ability to identify and document nonconformances, as required.
Qualifications / Skills
• Blueprint reading and interpreting
• Basic math (geometry) skills
• Written and verbal communication skills
• Basic computer skills (Microsoft Office Products)
• Attention to detail
• Analytical skills
• Documentation skills
• Hand/eye coordination
• Reporting skills
Education and experience requirements:
• HS diploma or equivalent (college degree, a plus)
• Experience with quality control techniques
Additional Skills:
• Experience with measuring SMIs (calipers, ring and plug gauges, rulers, meters, height gages,
and other measuring instruments).
• One to two years quality inspector experience
Amphenol Fiber Systems International complies with the laws and regulations set forth in the following EEO poster Equal Employment Opportunity
Amphenol Fiber Systems International is a proud Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status or disability status.