Gas Turbine Engine Inspector

Job Description

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Boeing Commercial Airplanes is excited to offer opportunities for a Gas Turbine Engine Inspector to join our Quality team in Everett, Washington.

The Gas Turbine Engine Inspector is a vital member of the quality assurance team, responsible for ensuring the integrity and performance of gas turbine engines through thorough and precise inspections. This role demands a keen eye for detail, technical expertise, and the ability to work independently in challenging environments. Inspectors must be adaptable, often working in confined spaces requiring the ability to fit through openings as small as 9.5” x 17.7”, at heights up to 115 feet on elevated platforms, and under varying conditions, both domestically and internationally.

Physical agility and safety awareness are essential, as the position involves navigating tight spaces and elevated work areas while maintaining strict adherence to regulatory and quality standards.

You will play a critical role in upholding our commitment to safety and quality standards, ensuring that all operations meet regulatory compliance and operational excellence. If you are detail-oriented, possess strong technical skills, and thrive in a collaborative environment, we invite you to apply and be a part of our mission to deliver excellence in aviation.

• Obtain appropriate drawings, specifications, or digital media using computing systems to retrieve necessary information for inspections.
• Operate precision measuring instruments to perform various inspections, including area measurements and engine wear monitoring.
• Utilize flexible fiber optic and video imaging equipment, such as borescopes, to inspect internal engine components and aircraft systems for anomalies.
• Maintain inspection equipment and coordinate repairs as required to ensure optimal functionality.
• Coordinate inspections with fire and rescue teams for flight line permits as necessary.
• Use shop math to calculate dimensions for inspecting production parts and assemblies.
• Assist with FAA conformity inspections as requested.
• Indicate Quality Assurance (QA) acceptance on appropriate paperwork or online systems, processing documentation as required.
• Identify and document non-conformance items, recording results and processing paperwork per Quality Assurance procedures.
• Route parts and assemblies with the appropriate paperwork to Material Review Segregation Areas (MRSA) and other designated areas.
• Process non-conforming parts and assemblies according to Material Review Board dispositions, consistent with Quality Operating Instructions (QOI).
• Interface with other organizations, such as suppliers and engineering, to provide clarification and additional information as needed.
• Maintain personal and tool certifications to ensure compliance with industry standards.
• Handle, use, and dispose of hazardous materials in an approved manner, following safety regulations.
• Assist other employees by providing information and answering questions regarding functions, methods, and procedures.
• Perform Gas Turbine Engine Inspections using Aircraft Maintenance Manuals (AMM) and provide inspection reports and documentation to customers upon request.
• Document conforming and non-conforming conditions using digital pictures and video, processing and archiving media as required.
• Initiate and document any nonconforming materials or assemblies according to specifications and procedures.
• Conduct audits and surveillance of manufacturing and quality assurance processes to ensure compliance with specifications.
• Plan and arrange the sequence of work operations, working from engineering drawings and specifications.
• Retrieve Foreign Object Damage (FOD) and lost tools using remote visual inspection equipment.
• Verify part numbers and serial numbers, ensuring correct installation of parts using remote visual inspection equipment.

• Perform physical tasks…