CMM Inspector 

Are you looking for a change from the standard CNC machining or Quality Control position that you have been performing for a few years now? 

Are you looking to use your skills in a new environment, on Complex Products, with Cutting Edge Equipment, with Modern Manufacturing systems?

Do you want to challenge yourself, and work on the most high-end, technically complex programs on the market?

Ferra Engineering is a market leading manufacturing organisation servicing the aerospace industry.

We are a well-established Engineering Company located in Brisbane that specialises in precision CNC machining, mechanical sub assembly & Aerostructure manufacturing. We invest heavily in modern equipment, and work in a clean environment, to make some of the most challenging and complex components on the market today. We work nearly exclusively with Digital Product, using modern manufacturing systems, processes, and CAD models to manufacture and inspect parts.  

We work with partners like Boeing, Lockheed Martin, Northrup Grumman, Parker Aerospace, and many others to manufacture parts for the F-35 Lightning II, MQ-28 Ghost Bat, and many other programs.

We have several positions available to support those programs in the Quality department. 

While we would love somebody with previous experience with aerospace quality systems, and strong knowledge in model-based PC-DMIS CAD++ programming of CMM machines, we are also looking for experienced CNC machinists who are willing to gain new skills in a new direction. 

We can provide training to the right candidates in Quality Systems, CMM programming, Root Cause Analysis, and other disciplines to grow your skills and support us in this position. 

So, if you think your measurement skills are at a high standard, consider your manufacturing knowledge to be well rounded and have the right attitude to work in the QC space, please consider this role. 

We are looking for people to join our team, who are proud to produce Australian Made aviation products, and who can take pride in their work when they see a jet fly by. 

Responsibilities and duties will include:

• Ensure all new products are processed through a quality planning process, to confirm Ferra’s manufacturing processes and their capability; 

• Ensure that all new processes are documented though the first article inspection process where applicable; 

• Ensure the maintenance of quality records are in accordance with contractual and/or industry requirements;

• Maintain registers for actioning non-conformances and monitoring to identify continuous improvement opportunities; 

• Ensure that department practices are aligned with Ferra’s Quality Policy and all products are processed in accordance with the appropriate industry standards; 

• Creation of quality inspection plans and CMM programs for the validation of conformance to customer specifications; 

• Ensure that a calibration process is in place and effectively rolled out and maintained; 

• Ensure that a recall system is in place and is utilised to prevent out of calibration measurements, inspection and test equipment from being used for acceptance purposes; 

The ideal candidate will have:

• Good understanding of manufacturing processes

• Excellent attention to detail

• Ability to time manage

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Understanding of 3D models & extraction of key measurement features

 Qualifications and Experience

Essential

• Minimum 3 years in CNC Machining role

• Trade qualification or higher in Engineering or Manufacturing

• Fluent in the use of Microsoft Office

• Use of measuring equipment including Vernier’s, Micrometers etc.

Desirable

• 2 years' experience in a Quality Assurance role

• Operating and programming CMM’s using PC-DMIS software

• Reading and understanding technical engineering drawings & specifications

• GD&T principles and application in an inspection environment

• Working within an AS9100 and ISO9001 quality management system

• AS9102 First Article reporting

Why work for Ferra

• We pride ourselves on being able to support flexible working hours for the right positions. 

• We keep a clean and tidy environment to build the best Aerospace products.

• We offer an employee referral program, where our employees are rewarded for helping us find great people.

• We run regular social events encouraging a fun and friendly environment.

• We offer an Employee Assistant Program (EAP), a free confidential support service to support our team.

Must have the right to work in Australia

Please send resume and cover letter through seek.

Due to the high volume of applicants, only successful candidates will be contacted    

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