StandardAero · 2 days ago
Lead, Inspector (TFE731)
StandardAero is an industry leader in MRO services and customized solutions in the aerospace field, and they are seeking a Lead Inspector for the TFE731. This role involves overseeing the inspection, release, and certification of products, ensuring flight and product efficiency while leading a team of inspectors.
Aerospace
Responsibilities
Assists Operations Managers with production flow, and planning
Leads, assigns work to inspectors. Reviews work in process and checks completed work to ensure quality and timely completion of job assignments
Eliminates ordinary difficulties encountered in regular job assignments
Demonstrates and encourages a team environment and works with team members to resolve conflicts
Instructs other employees in the proper method and procedures of performing jobs when required
Uses production systems to generate production routings, retrieve technical work instructions, document product condition, requisition material, report labor usage, and report product location and production status
Generates measures of performance (MOP’s) and assists with analysis and development of actions
Provides support and guidance to production team and able to troubleshoot issues/problems
Works with the Operations Managers to determine cell inspection training requirements, monitors progress to the plan and addresses any gaps. Assists with maintaining the cell skills matrix and iteration tracking
Provides performance evaluation input to the Operations Managers for inspection team members
Recognizes and understands flight/product safety critical parts and processes
Responsible for immediately reporting any flight/product safety concerns
Participates in pro-active risk analysis of flight/product safety critical parts and processes
Updates and reports out on cost of poor quality. Leads and participates in identification of root cause and corrective actions
Activity promotes CI, monitors progress within the cell and assists where required to ensure goals are met
Acts as the primary liaison with engineering and other production personnel as required to troubleshoot, research, and solve technical problems
Ensures all applicable safety requirements are followed and address any unsafe practices/conditions immediately
Performs hands-on technical work based on existing qualifications attained as Detail and/or Quality Inspector
Qualification
Required
Minimum 5 years of experience
Qualified in the detail and/or quality inspection functions
Knowledgeable in the configuration and assembly of the products processed in the cells
Knowledgeable in the assembly methods and techniques used
Proficient in the use of precision measuring instruments
Proficient in dimensional inspection techniques
Demonstrated knowledge of the applicable regulatory requirements relating to maintenance of aeronautical products
Knowledgeable on the documentation completion requirements
Knowledgeable in the quality requirements relating to the production process
Proficient in decision making to ensure compliance to all customers, regulatory and company requirements
Proficient in communication skills
Ability to guide and train other levels of technicians
Expertise with technical documents and manuals including, but not limited to company instructions, company processes, overhaul manuals, service bulletins and OEM manuals
Must be able to read and interpret technical manuals, instructions, blueprints and drawings
Must be proficient in the use of tools, PME, and instruments necessary for the accomplishment of job duties
Must have an understanding and working knowledge of hazardous material handling and disposal
Strong planning, organizational, analytical, interpersonal, oral and written communication skills
Must have demonstrated ability to use good judgment and make sound decisions
Must be authorized to work in the U.S
Preferred
Must possess leadership qualities to include demonstrated ability to cooperate and work well with others
Must have ability to perform high quality of work in a reasonable length of time, lead and direct the work of others
Highly proficient with in depth knowledge of products, processes and technical functions within the production cells
Working knowledge of production management computer system and other related internal control systems
Regularly required to sit for prolonged periods
Benefits
Comprehensive Healthcare
401(k) with 100% company match; up to 5% vested
Paid Time Off starting on day one
Bonus opportunities
Health- & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
Short- & Long-Term Disability
Life & AD&D Insurance
Learning & Training opportunities
Company
StandardAero
StandardAero is a provider of aircraft maintenance, repair and overhaul services.
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.85B2025-05-21Post Ipo Secondary· $840M
2025-03-24Post Ipo Secondary· $1.01B
2024-10-02IPO
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