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Quality Assurance Composite Assembly Inspector (Temporary)

  • Fort Erie, ON
  • On-site
  • Posted Sep 9, 2026
  • 1 position

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Employment type
Temporary, Full-time
Experience level
Senior · 5+ years
Minimum education
Professional degree
Posting language
English
Working hours
40 hours per week

Job summary

The inspector is responsible for performing visual and technical inspections of composite assemblies, lay-ups, and shipping documentation to ensure compliance with drawings and quality standards. They will also lead root cause and corrective action processes and maintain inspection plans to meet daily and weekly KPIs.

Job details

Job Description: MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES Assembly Inspection/Paint Inspection Visual Inspection Verify potting material shelf life Verify that inserts, components, etc. are installed as per drawing. Visual Inspection for improper or insufficient coverage, rough surfaces, pitting. Dust inclusions, orange peel, tears, sagging or blistering. Inspecting parts to planned MIDs and Inspection documents , drawings etc. Recording of nonconformities and quarantining non conforming parts with red tags. Create and maintain inspection plans and procedures. Participate and lead root cause and corrective action process using Rapid 5 Whys, 8D tools etc.. Perform First Article Inspections to AS9102 requirements. Execute inspections to planned weekly and daily KPIs to Assembly Inspection Plans. Serve as a guide to Assembly technicians by sharing requirements and acceptance criteria for Inspection. Participate in all initial and recurrent training to maintain certifying staff authorities. Trim Inspection Verification of tool validity Visual Inspection Inspection of parts to planned MIDs and Inspection documents , drawings etc. Participate and lead root cause and corrective action process using Rapid 5 Whys, 8D tools etc. Recording of nonconformities & quarantining non conforming parts with red tags. Shipping Inspection Verify that all inspection stages have been completed. Inspecting parts to planned MIDs and Inspection documents , drawings etc. Recording of nonconformities & quarantining non conforming parts with red tags. Preparation of shipping documentation including Form Ones and C of Cs. Execute inspections to planned weekly and daily KPIs to Assembly Inspection Plans. Participate in all initial and recurrent training to maintain certifying staff authorities. Participate and lead root cause and corrective action process using Rapid 5 Whys, 8D tools etc. Lay-up Inspection Review all materials in kits for shelf life & out life remaining Verification that all materials have been cut & identified with ply number & orientation Verification that Material Identification Sheets are complete. Verification validity of tooling. Visual Inspection to planned MIDs and Inspection documents , drawings etc. Execute inspections to planned weekly and daily KPIs to Assembly Inspection Plans. Participate and lead root cause and corrective action process using Rapid 5 Whys, 8D tools etc. Serve as a guide to Layup technicians by sharing requirements and acceptance criteria for Inspection. Recording of nonconformities & quarantining non conforming parts with red tags. Core Inspection Verification validity of tooling Verification of conformity to templates and drawings Visual Inspection for damage, cell ruptures, contamination dust /oil Inspection of parts to planned MIDs and Inspection documents , drawings etc. Recording of nonconformities & quarantining non conforming parts with red tags. Execute inspections to planned weekly and daily KPIs to Assembly Inspection Plans. Participate and lead root cause and corrective action process using Rapid 5 Whys, 8D tools etc. MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS Education: College Diploma (Mechanical Engineering Technician or Technologist) or relevant experience Experience: 5 years of composite experience (Manufacturing/Assembly Inspection), specifically with a Quality Assurance System (ISO 9001, AS 9100) NDT/Ultrasonic Inspection experience an asset Knowledge, Skills, Demonstrated Capabilities: Ability to work under broad supervision Independent and able to work with a team Attention to detail Able to manage time effectively and prioritize work Professional working relationships with internal and external sources, including regulatory and quality certified agencies Able to work under pressure to meet demanding work schedules Excellent verbal and written communication skills Excellent problem solving skills Able to write accurate technical reports Ability to read various Blueprints Able to use measurement tools This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company’s success, reputation and sustainable growth. Company: Airbus Helicopters Canada Ltd Employment Type: Fixed term ------- Experience Level: Professional Job Family: Quality Inspection By submitting your CV or application you are consenting to Airbus using and storing information about you for monitoring purposes relating to your application or future employment. This information will only be used by Airbus. Airbus is committed to achieving workforce diversity and creating an inclusive working environment. We welcome all applications irrespective of social and cultural background, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation or religious belief. Airbus is, and always has been, committed to equal opportunities for all. As such, we will never ask for any type of monetary exchange in the frame of a recruitment process. Any impersonation of Airbus to do so should be reported to [email protected]. At Airbus, we support you to work, connect and collaborate more easily and flexibly. Wherever possible, we foster flexible working arrangements to stimulate innovative thinking.

What you’ll do

The inspector is responsible for performing visual and technical inspections of composite assemblies, lay-ups, and shipping documentation to ensure compliance with drawings and quality standards. They will also lead root cause and corrective action processes and maintain inspection plans to meet daily and weekly KPIs.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a college diploma in Mechanical Engineering or have relevant experience, along with at least 5 years of experience in composite manufacturing or assembly inspection. Proficiency in Quality Assurance systems like ISO 9001 or AS 9100 is required, as is the ability to read blueprints and use measurement tools.

Listed skills

  • Technical Reporting · Preferred
  • Quality assurance · Preferred
  • Root Cause Analysis · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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  • Quality Assurance
  • Composite Assembly Inspection
  • Visual Inspection
  • AS9102
  • ISO 9001
  • AS 9100
  • Root Cause Analysis
  • Corrective Action
  • Blueprint Reading
  • Measurement Tools
  • Technical Reporting
  • First Article Inspection
  • Nonconformity Recording
  • Shipping Inspection
  • Lay-up Inspection
  • Core Inspection
  • First Article Inspections
  • Compliance Risk
  • Shelf Life
  • Root Cause Corrective Action
  • Eight Disciplines Problem Solving (8D)
  • ISO 9000 Series
  • Communication
  • Composite Materials
  • Oil and Gas
  • Innovation
  • Problem Solving
  • Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Time Management
  • Tooling
  • Ultrasonic Testing
  • Visual Inspections
  • Templates
  • Non-Destructive Testing (NDT)
  • Detail Oriented

Job areas

  • Manufacturing
  • Engineering
  • Assembly Inspector
  • Quality Assurance Auditor
  • Physical and Engineering Science Technicians Not Elsewhere Classified
  • Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers

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