Job Overview:
• The FAIR Specialist is responsible for ensuring compliance with AS9102 standards for First Article Inspection Reports. • This role entails detailed analysis of engineering documentation, materials, and components to assess their conformance to aerospace specifications and requirements. • The ideal candidate will work closely with engineering and production teams to facilitate the initial stages of production while ensuring that quality assurance protocols are adhered to.
Key Responsibilities:
• Preparation and Review of FAIRs: • Develop, prepare, and submit First Article Inspection Reports (FAIRs) in accordance with AS9102 guidelines. • Review and analyze engineering drawings, specifications, and work instructions to ensure all data collected is accurate and complete. • Stakeholder Collaboration: • Collaborate with engineering and manufacturing teams to understand product specifications and requirements. • Liaise with suppliers and vendors to gather necessary documentation and ensure compliance with supplier quality agreements. • Inspection and Testing: • Conduct detailed inspections, measurements, and tests on components as per AS9102 requirements to verify that all aspects of the design and manufacturing process meet industry standards. • Document inspection results accurately and formulate corrective action plans for nonconformances. • Compliance Monitoring: • Ensure adherence to company quality management systems and AS9102 regulations throughout the inspection process. • Perform audits and reviews of FAIR processes and documentation as needed. • Continuous Improvement: • Participate in root-cause analysis and problem-solving activities related to failed inspections or nonconformities. • Recommend and implement process improvements to enhance quality and efficiency.
Qualifications:
• Education: • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Quality Assurance, or a related field preferred. • Experience: • Minimum of 5 years of experience in aerospace quality assurance, particularly in First
Article Inspection processes.
• Demonstrated knowledge of AS9102 and aerospace standards.
• Skills:
• Proficient in reading and interpreting technical drawings and specifications. • Strong analytical skills and attention to detail. • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. • Familiarity with quality tools and methodologies (e.g., Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing) is a plus.
• Certifications:
• AS9102 Auditor Certification is preferred. • Quality Management System Auditing Certification (e.g., ISO 9001) is a plus
Qualifying questions:
1. AS9102 Compliance & Documentation "Can you walk me through your experience preparing and submitting First Article Inspection Reports (FAIRs) in compliance with AS9102 standards?" Purpose: Assesses familiarity with the core responsibility and understanding of regulatory requirements.
2. Technical Interpretation & Inspection "How do you approach reviewing engineering drawings and specifications to ensure inspection data is complete and accurate?" Purpose: Evaluates technical literacy and attention to detail in interpreting complex documentation.
3. Cross-Functional Collaboration "Describe a time when you had to coordinate with engineering or suppliers to resolve a nonconformance during the FAIR process. What was the outcome?" Purpose: Measures communication skills, problem-solving ability, and experience in cross-functional teamwork. |