When you join the Kinetic Engine Systems team, you are more than a number - you are a valued part of our company family. Superior craftsmanship, employee pride and a shared commitment to continuous improvement are the foundation of our success. We have a strong reputation for professionalism and quality in the aerospace industry. Our company is committed to excellence and we recognize that the right people, offering their ideas and expertise, will enable us to continue our success. We seek team members who are passionate, adaptable, driven to achieve quality results, focused on continuous improvement, self-motivated and problem solvers.

Job Position Summary: The Inspector ensures the integrity and suitability of manufactured goods for delivery to customers. Performs inspection of parts according to customer specifications.

Minimum Requirements:

High school diploma or equivalent
Tech school preferred
Mechanical aptitude
Strong attention to details
Organizational skills
Basic computer skills
Time-management skills
Ability to use basic inspection tools such as micrometers, calipers, indicators.
Ability to effectively communicate both written and verbally.
Required to pass annual eye exam by licensed optometrist.
Required to pass the Certified Operator Program and maintain certification status
Familiar inspecting a moderate amount of part numbers.
Ability to read and interpret blueprints and drawings.
Intermediate computer skills. Fully understands Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) computer systems as it pertains to inspection.
Familiar with non-basic measuring equipment (borescopes & surface profilometers)
Basic understanding of 6S.
Familiar inspecting a most part numbers.
Must be able to work independently with minimum supervision.
Experience in Aerospace industry EXTERNAL (Preferred).
Ability to write nonconformance reports (NCR's).
Strong understanding of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T).
Familiar with all measuring equipment including gage blocks, thread gages, go/no-go gages.
Ability to multitask and pivot from one task to another.
Strong understanding of 6S.

Duties/Responsibilities:

Ensure adherence to safety regulation and standard. Follow Safety culture and wear PPE when required.
Perform visual and dimensional inspections of a small variety of part numbers.
Enter inspection results into ERP system.
Read and interpret engineering drawings, operation process sheets and work instruction.
Perform receiving inspection of raw material & parts received from outside processes.
Use basic measuring equipment including but not limited to calipers, indicators, micrometers.
Perform visual and dimensional inspections on a moderate amount of part numbers.
Uses more complex measuring equipment including but not limited to /borescopes & surface profilometers.
Perform visual and dimensional inspections on most part numbers.
Uses all measuring equipment including gage blocks, thread gages, go/no-go gages.
Writes nonconformance reports (NCR)
Follow 6S procedures and maintain a clean organized work area.
Other duties as assigned by management.

Working Conditions:

Normal Production environments, subject to high noise levels from operating machines; physical hazards from moving equipment and sharp machine parts; breathing fumes, dust and mist; skin exposure to oil and cutting fluid; exposure to sharp metal edges, and forklifts.
May be asked to travel back and forth between Southwick and Westfield facilities.

Physical Requirements:

Must have ability to read applicable customer documents with or without corrective lenses.
May have to lift up to thirty (30) pounds at a time, as required.
Ability to pass annual eye exam by licensed optometrist.
Must be able to push, pull, reach overhead, stand, walk, climb stairs, bend and/or sit for long periods of time

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Equal Employment Opportunity
Kinetic Engine Systems is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on merit, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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