Inspector at Cox & Company in Plainview, NY

Company Description

Cox & Company is a 100% employee-owned company, which has been in continuous business operation for more than 70 years. Our staff includes both world-renowned and highly experienced engineers in the fields of aerodynamics, thermal sciences, software, and mechanical and electrical design, including CATIA and AUTOCAD. All of our customers receive the personal dedication and service associated with a small business environment coupled with the resources and facilities of a large organization.

Cox is an engineering-driven manufacturer and an industry leader in the design, development, test and manufacture of low power ice protection systems and temperature control products and systems. From hydraulic line heaters that were used on the Lunar Module to low power ice protection systems installed on the Boeing P-8A, Lear Jet 200, Northrop Grumman BAMS UAV and the HondaJet, Cox products continue to set new standards for excellence and innovation in the aerospace industry. At the heart of our company is a team of engineers and scientists that can solve any ice protection or heat-related challenge on commercial, business, and military aircraft, both fixed and rotary wing. Working closely with engineers within the customer's organization, we are able to fully integrate our products and systems effortlessly into both new and existing aircraft platforms. The sooner you contact us, the sooner you can relax in the knowledge that you are dealing with a world class leader who will not rest until you are 100% satisfied with the final design solution

Job Description

Summary:

Inspector of optical, electrical, and mechanical assemblies, and related interface assemblies. Inspector to read work instructions, review drawings, and perform inspections of sub-assemblies and finished assemblies, recording the results of the output of inspections and tests.

Job duties:

• Perform mechanical/visual inspection in accordance with acceptance test plans (ATP)

• Operate various standard testing instruments with use of specific test equipment.

• Read assembly specifications, such as work instructions, charts, drawings, diagrams, and engineering specifications, and understand requirements.

• Document test results and closely interact with engineering development teams, manufacturing, and quality assurance representative.

• May support engineering development testing and/or research and development activities.

• Recommend testing procedures and potential product improvements

• Mark items for acceptance or rejection, record test results and inspection data and compare findings with specifications to ensure conformance to standards

• Dispositions, discards, rejects product or materials not meeting required specifications

• Perform in accordance with AS9100

Qualifications

Qualifications

• Degree in optical, electrical, or quality control discipline
• CQI Certification (in lieu of education): American Society for Quality (ASQ) Certified Quality Inspector
• Preferably, three to five (3-5) years' experience in quality control as an inspector
• Thorough knowledge of quality control standards and testing methodologies (IPC610, IPC-620)
• Optical testing experience in a high technology environment preferred
• Familiarity with optical measuring equipment such as, photometer and spectroradiometer.
• Familiarity with shop procedures including recording results on production travelers, and MRP systems.
• Proven ability to understand technical drawings and manufacturing instructions.
• Experience with clean-room working practices.
• Effective written/verbal communication skills and computer skills (Windows, Microsoft Office)
• Must have US person status for this position. [Pursuant to EAR and the ITAR, U.S. Person includes any individual who is granted U.S. citizenship; or any individual who is granted U.S. permanent resident (“Green Card” holder); or any individual who is granted status as a “protected person” under 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3).]

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.