ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS, RESPONSIBILITIES, QUALIFICATIONS, CONDITIONS, AND COMPETENCIES
To perform the job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the listed items satisfactorily
Position Summary:
The NDE Inspection Intern supports the NDE team by assisting with inspection activities that help ensure aircraft components and assemblies meet Piper's quality, engineering, and regulatory standards. This internship provides hands-on experience in aerospace manufacturing quality processes, exposure to non-destructive testing methods, and the opportunity to develop technical skills while working alongside experienced inspectors in a production environment. Under close supervision, the intern contributes to quality assurance efforts while gaining practical knowledge of inspection procedures, manufacturing specifications, and industry best practices.
Essential Job Functions
- Work from Engineering drawings, Material Review Boards dispositions, Piper Process Specifications (PPS), Piper Material Specifications (PMS), Purchase Specifications (PS), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Regulations, Quality Assurance Manuals (QAM), various handbooks, travelers, engineering/tooling/rework orders, and written/verbal instructions.
- Ensure that only the latest approved applicable drawings, specifications, and instructions are used during inspection and testing.
- Perform First Part and Conformity inspections, as required.
- Accept/reject according to specifications.
- Examine defective parts to determine cause of defect and recommend change or modification.
- Note and report deviations from established specifications and initiate required documentation to effect corrections.
- Provide written report regarding inspection and testing results as required.
- Scrutinize every facet of job and report improper operation, faulty equipment, tooling fixtures, defective materials, and unusual conditions to Supervisor.
- Maintain accurate and detailed records, files, and reports of all inspections and test conducted.
- Requires the use of and ownership of basic tools and various hand tools as specified by departmental tool list.
- Perform housekeeping chores as department requirements dictate.
- Adhere, maintain, assist and train teammates within career path to all departmental compliance requirements such as Safety, Environmental Protection, FOD and Tool Control, 5S and other assigned programs.
- Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Position Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
Education and Experience
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Associates Degree preferred.
- Requires the ability to learn specialized knowledge along with the ability to interpret drawings and/or blueprints.
- Basic understanding and application of mathematics such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals, geometry, shop math, and the use of handbook formulas to calculate dimensions, convert angular to linear dimensions, and solve similar shop problems are required.
- Demonstrates physical and functional ability to perform and accomplish tasks. Ability to lift and carry up to 35 lbs.
- Ability to foster collaborative relationships, to work well under pressure, to organize and synthesize new information, and prioritize tasks. Possesses critical thinking, analytical skills and flexibility. Ability to multi-task. Required detailed attention to work in an environment where interruptions need to be controlled. Demonstrates sensitivity to customer needs and expectations.
- The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those the employee encounters while performing the functions of this job.
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to both office and plant environments. May be exposed to odors, chemical agents, dust, fumes, gases, sharp objects, hazardous or moving equipment, wet slippery floors, and extremes in temperature and humidity.
- Interacts regularly with various staff and employees, and occasionally with vendors, suppliers, community members and regulatory agency representatives.
- Travel and overtime are required when necessary.
- Supports all operational excellence initiatives ensuring full participation in all department services, continuous improvement efforts, and training programs.
- Maintains a safe, orderly working environment including FOD compliance.
- Ensures adherence to Piper Aircraft, Inc. corporate compliance policies.
- Adheres to organization and department policies and procedures.
- Responsible for ensuring compliance with laws, rules and regulations appropriate to job function.
- Comply with all organizational policies and standards regarding ethical business practices.
- Work ethically and with integrity; upholds organizational values.
- Maintains compliance with company safety policies and procedures, OSHA, and EPA regulations including Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), behaviors, physical space and hazardous waste disposal procedures.
- Effective communicator with strong interpersonal skills who understands how to develop and maintain external supplier and internal customer relations in both written and oral form.
- Maintain a high level of professionalism at all times during direct contact with employees, suppliers, and customers.
- Makes good and timely decisions that keep the organization moving on-time with deliverables.
- Knows and contributes the most effective and efficient processes to get things done, with a focus on continuous improvement.
- Takes responsibility for a thorough, accurate, and detailed method of completing work tasks.
- Overcomes adversity, consistently achieving quality results - even under demanding deadlines and unexpected operating circumstances.
- Interacts, partners, and collaborates effectively with others, positively contributing to overall department and organizational deliverables and results.
Please note - This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this position. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Work beyond 40 hours per week including mandatory overtime may be required.
American with Disability Act Requirements: External and Internal applicants, as well as position incumbents, must be able to perform the essential position responsibilities as listed in this position description either aided or unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation to be determined by the organization on a case-by-case basis.
All job requirements listed indicate the minimum level of knowledge, skills and ability deemed necessary to perform the job proficiently. Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this position. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Work beyond 40 hours per week including mandatory overtime may be required.
Piper Aircraft is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, gender, sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.
At this time, Piper Aircraft is not sponsoring employees seeking an immigrant visa (green card) or non-immigrant visa, such as L-1A, L-1B, H-1B, O-1, or TN visas. Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S.
