FAIR Inspector
Danaher Corporation
Summary
The FAIR Inspector is responsible for completing First Article Inspection Reports (FAIR) to AS9102 requirements using DISCUS / NetInspect software. The FAIR Inspector works directly with Customers to resolve issues and obtain FAIR approvals. You will also perform inspections on complex, close tolerance machined parts and sub-assemblies with critical internal and external dimensions using all forms of conventional inspection equipment including CMM, micrometers, calipers, bore gages, optical comparator, height gages, ring gages, pin gages, etc. You will complete Government Product Lot Testing (PLT), Government First Article Testing (FAT) and FAA Conformity Testing reports.
Job description
This position reports to the Quality Supervisor and is part of the Quality Assurance team located onsite in New Port Richey, FL. The work schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM and overtime is routine.
In this role, you will have the opportunity to:
- Review materials and process certifications identified on the Drawing, Purchase Order, and Customer Flow Down specifications and verify parts meet all requirements. Obtain access to Customer Portals to review specifications or upload documentation into their required FAIR portals.
- Work with Engineering, Design, and Operations to obtain all information required to complete the First Article Inspection Report.
- Perform final dimensional and visual inspections for all three Value Streams (Air, Hydraulics, Elements); in-process and final inspections to assure compliance with drawings, documentation and customer requirements.
The essential requirements of the job include:
- High School Diploma or equivalent (i.e. GED) and 5+ years of inspection experience in an Aerospace, Military, or Machining Manufacturing ISO9001/AS9100 environment working with Customer Flow Downs requirements
- 2+ years of experience completing AS-9102 First Article inspections using DISCUS software and proficient computer skills to access production information using Microsoft Office, SAP and / or in an ERP system.
- Work overtime and flexible hours to meet deliverable deadlines.
Travel, Motor Vehicle Record & Physical/Environment Requirements:
- Successfully pass the Ishihara’s Test for Color Deficiency, and Jaeger Level 1 eye examinations per PACS-PQ-0029 and must have a minimum of a 20/25 vision (with correction)
- Required to lift a minimum of 35 pounds. Lifting requirement: Daily. Good hand dexterity. Bending, lifting, sitting, standing and twisting for long periods of time. Travel: up to 10%
- Must be able to work with solvents, oils, and other chemicals as required
Requirements
- High School Diploma or equivalent (i.e. GED)
- 5+ years of inspection experience in an Aerospace, Military, or Machining Manufacturing ISO9001/AS9100 environment working with Customer Flow Downs requirements
- 2+ years of experience completing AS-9102 First Article inspections using DISCUS software
- Proficient computer skills to access production information using Microsoft Office, SAP and / or in an ERP system
- Work overtime and flexible hours to meet deliverable deadlines
- Successfully pass the Ishihara’s Test for Color Deficiency and Jaeger Level 1 eye examinations per PACS-PQ-0029
- Minimum of a 20/25 vision (with correction)
- Required to lift a minimum of 35 pounds
- Good hand dexterity
- Bending, lifting, sitting, standing and twisting for long periods of time
- Travel: up to 10%
- Must be able to work with solvents, oils, and other chemicals as required
Benefits
- Health care program
- Paid time off
Company overview
Danaher Corporation is a leading global science and technology innovator headquartered in Washington, D.C., specializing in biotechnology, life sciences, and diagnostics. Founded in 1984 by brothers Steven and Mitchell Rales, the company has evolved from its origins as a manufacturing conglomerate into a premier healthcare technology organization with approximately 63,000 employees worldwide. Danaher operates through three core divisions: biotechnology (28% of revenues), which develops products for therapeutic development; life sciences (31% of revenues), focused on disease identification, new therapies, and drug testing/manufacturing; and diagnostics (41% of revenues), providing instruments, consumables, and software for disease diagnosis. The company's portfolio includes renowned brands such as Beckman Coulter, Cytiva, Pall Corporation, Cepheid, Leica Microsystems, and Abcam, serving pharmaceutical companies, biotechnology firms, healthcare providers, and research institutions globally. Danaher is distinguished by its Danaher Business System (DBS), a continuous improvement methodology that drives innovation and operational excellence. With 2024 revenues of $23.9 billion, the company ranks 180th on the Fortune 500 and plays a critical role in advancing scientific research, improving diagnostic capabilities, and accelerating the development of life-saving therapies.