First Article Inspector (Finance)

SUMMARY Under the general direction of the Quality Assurance Supervisor, the First Article Administrator is responsible for initializing and coordinating First Article Inspection (FAI) report documentation with Quality Control in support of product suitability ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS Prepare and generate first article documentation packages which include drawings, work orders, purchase orders, and material certificates, and ensure specified customer requirements are met Verify accuracy of drawings and associated documentation characteristics to prevent non-conformance Interface with appropriate departments to obtain additional information for product testing or inspection Prepare inspection records Communicate critical material problems to the concerned departments to ensure minimum impact on production schedule Evaluate current work practices and make recommendations for improvements, which will enhance efficiency or improve work product Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk and/or hear. The employee frequently is required to sit. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. *Other duties as required in support of the department and the company* SUPERVISOR RESPONSIBILITIES The responsibilities of this role do not include supervising other employees. QUALIFICATIONS To succeed in this job, an individual must satisfactorily perform each essential job function. The requirements below represent the required knowledge, skill, and ability. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE High school diploma or equivalent required; two-year technical degree preferred 2+ years of relevant experience within a manufacturing environment Experience within the Aerospace Industry with exposure to AS9100 and FAA regulations preferred Strong technical skills including the ability to read and understand technical drawings Proficient in word processing and the Microsoft Office suite; Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) and associated software experience preferred Outstanding organizational skills and experience with managing multiple deadlines at once Excellent comprehension of the English language complimented with exceptional grammar, composition, oral and written communication skills Proficient in communicating information to individuals and groups in both written and presentation form Strong desire to work in a team made up of a cross functional group of individuals Self-starter that can work extended hours as required LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English. Conversational in any other language is a plus. JOB SKILLS Demonstrates good judgment and decision-making skills Proficient in MS Office Knowledge of ERP systems, SAP preferred Familiar with work orders and related technical documentation Excellent organizational skill. Ability to operate copy and scanning equipment Detail-oriented Strong focus on customer service and dedicated to the overall success of the organization Reliable and flexible to work additional hours on short notice to complete orders and/or special projects to meet customer demands Understanding and experience in Lean manufacturing environment preferred. Participate in continuous improvement projects and 5S related performance teams. A team player that can relate to people at all levels of the organization and possesses excellent communication skills with high ethical standards and a positive professional image. Ability to work with minimal supervision Writing skills required to complete documents and forms PHYSICAL DEMANDS As part of their job duties, the employee must sit for lengthy periods while operating a computer. They frequently use their hands to type, handle objects, and communicate verbally. Additionally, they may need to stand, walk, reach, and occasionally lift objects weighing up to twenty (20) pounds. This role requires lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, reaching overhead, reaching at or below shoulder level, and keyboarding. According to ADA regulations, reasonable accommodation will be provided to ensure that individuals with disabilities can perform the job's essential functions. WORK ENVIRONMENT This is an air-conditioned work environment where employees have desks or cubicles and work in a fixed location. The physical environment is usually comfortable, well-lit, and equipped with the necessary facilities and hardware. The company culture is a culture of teamwork, communication, continuous improvement, business casual, strategic, and goal-oriented. The working conditions are stable, predictable, and secure. ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY Amphenol CIT is fully committed to minimizing the environmental impact of its operations, activities, and products. To achieve this, we adhere to all applicable environmental regulations and laws, prevent pollution, and continuously improve our environmental performance in all our global operations. This is possible through an Environmental Management System that provides a framework for setting and reviewing our environmental objectives and targets. We aim to identify and reduce any negative environmental impact our business activities may have. PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS ASTM F-2412-2005, ANSI Z41-1999, or ANSI Z41-1991 rated safety toe shoes in specific areas. Clear ANSI Z87.1 safety-rated glasses in specific areas. Hearing protection in specific locations. Ability to compile with JSA in specific areas. EXPORT COMPLIANCE DISCLAIMER This position includes access or potential access to ITAR and EAR (Export Administration Regulations) technical data. Therefore, candidates must qualify as US Persons, defined as US Citizens or Permanent Residents (Green Card Holders). TRAVEL Travel is not required for this position.