Boeing Commercial Airplanes is excited to offer opportunities for a Gas Turbine Engine Inspector to join our Quality team in Renton, Washington.
The Gas Turbine Engine Inspector is a vital member of the quality assurance team, responsible for ensuring the integrity and performance of gas turbine engines through thorough and precise inspections. This role demands a keen eye for detail, technical expertise, and the ability to work independently in challenging environments. Inspectors must be adaptable, often working in confined spaces requiring the ability to fit through openings as small as 9.5” x 17.7”, at heights up to 115 feet on elevated platforms, and under varying conditions, both domestically and internationally. Physical agility and safety awareness are essential, as the position involves navigating tight spaces and elevated work areas while maintaining strict adherence to regulatory and quality standards.
You will play a critical role in upholding our commitment to safety and quality standards, ensuring that all operations meet regulatory compliance and operational excellence. If you are detail-oriented, possess strong technical skills, and thrive in a collaborative environment, we invite you to apply and be a part of our mission to deliver excellence in aviation.
Position Responsibilities:
- Obtain appropriate drawings, specifications, or digital media using computing systems to retrieve necessary information for inspections.
- Operate precision measuring instruments to perform various inspections, including area measurements and engine wear monitoring.
- Utilize flexible fiber optic and video imaging equipment, such as borescopes, to inspect internal engine components and aircraft systems for anomalies.
- Maintain inspection equipment and coordinate repairs as required to ensure optimal functionality.
- Coordinate inspections with fire and rescue teams for flightline permits as necessary.
- Use shop math to calculate dimensions for inspecting production parts and assemblies.
- Assist with Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) conformity inspections as requested.
- Indicate Quality Assurance (QA) acceptance on appropriate paperwork or online systems, processing documentation as required.
- Identify and document non-conformance items, recording results and processing paperwork per Quality Assurance procedures.
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- Route parts and assemblies with the appropriate paperwork to Material Review Segregation Areas (MRSA) and other designated areas.
- Process non-conforming parts and assemblies according to Material Review Board dispositions, consistent with Quality Operating Instructions (QOI).
- Interface with other organizations, such as suppliers and engineering, to provide clarification and additional information as needed.
- Maintain personal and tool certifications to ensure compliance with industry standards.
- Handle, use, and dispose of hazardous materials in an approved manner, following safety regulations.
- Assist other employees by providing information and answering questions regarding functions, methods, and procedures.
- Perform Gas Turbine Engine Inspections using Aircraft Maintenance Manuals (AMM) and provide inspection reports and documentation to customers upon request.
- Document conforming and non-conforming conditions using digital pictures and video, processing and archiving media as required.
- Initiate and document any nonconforming materials or assemblies according to specifications and procedures.
- Conduct audits and surveillance of manufacturing and quality assurance processes to ensure compliance with specifications.
- Plan and arrange the sequence of work operations, working from engineering drawings and specifications.
- Retrieve Foreign Object Damage (FOD) and lost tools using remote visual inspection equipment.
- Verify part numbers and serial numbers, ensuring correct installation of parts using remote visual inspection equipment.
Physical Demands and Potential Hazards:
- Perform physical tasks that include lifting weights ranging from 10-15 lbs. to 15-35 lbs.
- Engage in various movements such as reaching, handling, turning, twisting, lifting, lowering, climbing, balancing, bending, kneeling, crouching, and squatting.
- Work in environments that may involve contact with metals, solvents, and coolants.
- Operate in proximity to moving parts and tools, sharp cutters, and potential slipping hazards.
- Adapt to varying noise levels and atmospheric conditions.
- Utilize personal safety gear to protect face/eyes, hands/arms, and feet while performing job duties.
This position is expected to be 100% onsite. The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at one of the listed location options.
This position must meet Export Control compliance requirements, therefore a “US Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. § 120.15 is required. “US Person” includes US Citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee
Resumes of current Puget Sound Boeing employees submitted via “Find Jobs” in Boeing/Workday will be considered as this job is not installed in QTTP (Quality Through Training Program).
Basic Qualifications:
- 3+ years of experience performing quality inspections on machined parts and mechanical assemblies.
- Experience determining if defects/discrepancies exist by obtaining information from multiple sources, (e.g., drawings, specifications).
- Ability to complete Fall Protection Training.
- Ability to work in confined spaces and fit through a 9.5” x 17.7”oval opening.
- Hold a current valid driver's license.
Preferred Qualifications:
- 5+ years of experience in aerospace.
- 2+ years of quality experience.
- Ability to travel 10-20% of the time.
Conflict of Interest:
Successful candidates for this job must satisfy the Company’s Conflict of Interest (COI) assessment process
Typical Education & Experience:
High school graduate or GED preferred.
Relocation:
Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position. Candidates must live in the immediate area or relocate at their own expense.
Drug Free Workplace:
Boeing is a Drug Free Workplace where post offer applicants and employees are subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol when criteria is met as outlined in our policies.
Safety-Sensitive
This is a safety-sensitive position and is subject to Department of Transportation (DOT) random drug and alcohol testing.
Union Representation Statement:
This is an hourly position governed by the International Association of Machinists (IAM-751) Collective Bargaining agreement.
Shift Work Statement:
This position is for a variety of shifts
Total Rewards & Pay Transparency:
At Boeing, we strive to deliver a Total Rewards package that will attract, engage and retain the top talent. Elements of the Total Rewards package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.
The Boeing Company also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work.
The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.
Pay: $31.32/hour, with potential to earn up to $59.47/hour in accordance with the terms of the relevant collective bargaining agreement.
Language Requirements:
English
Education:
Not Applicable
Relocation:
Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.
Export Control Requirement:
Safety Sensit
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