Inspection Specialist

Supernal is at the forefront of creating emerging mobility solutions that will foster the development of human-centered cities. We are designing a completely new electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft tailored to the mobility needs of future cities. This allows passengers a seamless intermodal journey that safely transports them to their final destination. We fuse research in autonomy, robotics, aviation and services to define a new category of mobility for the world’s communities. We believe in creative thinking and collaboration to help build a better mobility experience for everyone, improving people’s ability to move – whether for work or play.

What we do:

In a team-oriented environment, the Inspection Specialist will plan and perform all tasks in initial or final phase of manufacturing in a timely and efficient manner to ensure aircraft parts, sub-assemblies, major assemblies, and installations conform to the design.

Supernal provides an inviting open-space workplace designed to foster collaboration, which aligns with one of our core values. This position is required to work on-site 5 days a week.

What you can do:

• Coordinate inspection workload according to priorities, efficiency, and cost effectiveness
• Train new Inspectors
• Functional/Delegate POC for Inspections tasks in the system (ERP/MES)
• Perform Inspection duties utilizing engineering drawings and orders, work instructions, technical specifications, QA procedures and instructions, and other related documents
• Perform preliminary and progressive inspections of aircraft structure and systems, verify functional operation, final inspections, inspect for FOD and verify paperwork. Witness, verify and document manufacturing process steps
• Conduct quality reviews and establish traceability of supplier documentation such as certificates of conformance, material/special process certifications, and inspection/test reports
• Work with supplier/internal quality assurance team for issues related to suppliers found on the shopfloor
• Initiate nonconforming material reports
• Ensure the proper use and storage of area tools and measurement equipment
• Monitor and report on quality Inspection performance
• Promote awareness of quality requirements, goals, objectives, and best practices
• Conduct work in a manner that enhances own/other employees health and safety, product safety and promotes risk reduction; participates openly in safety related event investigations and immediately report hazards and make suggestions for control of such

What you can contribute:

• High School Diploma or associate degree required
• A minimum of 5 years of experience in aviation manufacturing, or quality assurance.
• Comprehension of AS9100 or ISO 9001 standard.
• ASQ certification preferred.
• Experience with programming and operation of Coordinate Measuring Machines (CMM), inspection of machine components, and performance of gauge R&R studies is desirable.

You may also be able to contribute:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Proactive delivery of communication and follow up
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Must have the ability to independently prioritize and accomplish work within time constraints
• Self-motivated and forward-thinking personality
• Proficiency with Excel VLOOKUP, pivot tables, MS Office Suite
• Familiar with calibration practices

Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a background check. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status or any other category or class protected under applicable federal, state or local law. Individuals with disabilities may request a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation at: ta-support@supernal.aero

This position may include access to certain technology and/or software source code subject to U.S. export controls laws and regulations. If an export authorization from an applicable US regulatory agency is required in connection with your employment, your employment is contingent upon Supernal’s receipt of such regulatory authorization(s) and your continued compliance with all conditions and limitations pursuant to such authorization(s).