FAI Quality Engineer

Founded in 1918, Kearfott Corporation, a global Aerospace and Defense supplier for over 100 years, is a leader in the design and manufacture of precision motion control products and inertial navigation components.

Kearfott has a very long history of innovation and excellence and is the go-to brand for many of our global clients.  Kearfott is trusted, respected and plays a vital role in the success of America’s aerospace and defense industries. With over a century of expertise & experience, Kearfott is dedicated to providing quality, reliability, and cutting-edge technology to customers worldwide to meet their sea, land, air, and space navigation and guidance requirements.

Kearfott offers a comprehensive benefits package including a 401K, and Tuition Reimbursement.   We offer a 9/80 schedule with every other Friday off. 

We are looking for talented individuals who want to be part of a world-class work force. Join Kearfott and become part of a company that is recognized for technical expertise and respected world-wide as a ‘full service’ provider.

For more information, visit our website at www.kearfott.com

Position Description:

Coordinate the First Article Inspection (FAI) process to collect verification data and prepare required FAI documentation. Interface with customer representatives regarding FAI schedules, status, requirements, and deliverables.

Essential Functions:

Support and improve the First Article Inspection process from an engineering perspective, including verification planning, requirement accountability, data capture, AS9102 documentation, customer reporting, and cross-functional coordination. Drive future-state improvements in FAI processes and software tools to improve efficiency, accuracy, traceability, and reporting quality.

Critical Competencies:

• Working knowledge of inspection methodologies, metrology principles, and measurement systems used to verify aerospace component and assembly requirements.
• Thorough understanding of GD&T in accordance with ASME Y14.5.
• Thorough understanding of AS9102 First Article Inspection requirements and aerospace customer-specific FAI requirements.
• Ability to review engineering drawings, specifications, CAD models, and purchase order requirements to identify all product characteristics requiring verification.
• Engineering knowledge of material, mechanical, electrical, and manufacturing principles. Ability to determine required inspection, test, and design verification data for FAI reports.
• Experience with FAI software and Microsoft Office applications.
• Coordinate FAI activities among Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Program Management, Quality, and Customer representatives.
• Perform data collection, analysis, and reporting activities supporting engineering investigations, root cause analysis, and process improvement initiatives.
• Investigate FAI escapes, documentation discrepancies, and requirement interpretation issues using structured problem-solving techniques.
• Support implementation and optimization of digital FAI tools and automated reporting systems.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Required Experience:

• Associate or bachelor's degree in engineering (or related technical discipline) required.
• 1-3 years professional experience in engineering, quality, manufacturing, or aerospace-related disciplines strongly preferred.
• Solid communication skills, both written and verbal, across functional areas.
• Experience with Net Inspect, Visual FAIR, DISCUS, or similar FAI automation and reporting software preferred.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen and eligible to work on U.S. Government programs.