Diploma Engineer Trainee

Job Description:-

1. Incoming Inspection & Verification

• Perform incoming inspection of raw materials, bought‑out parts, machined components, and assemblies
• Verify parts against:
• Engineering drawings
• Purchase order requirements
• Customer specifications
• Aerospace standards (AS/EN/ISO)
• Conduct dimensional, visual, and functional inspections
• Use precision measuring instruments (micrometre, vernier, height gauge, CMM reports, special gauges)

2. Documentation Review

• Review and verify supplier documents such as:
• Certificate of Conformance (CoC/CoA)
• Material Test Reports (MTR)
• Heat treatment certificates
• Surface treatment and special process certificates
• FAIR (First Article Inspection Report – AS9102)
• Ensure traceability of material and parts (batch, lot, heat number)
• Validate compliance with drawing revision and specification version

3. Non‑Conformance Control

• Identify, document, and segregate Non‑Conforming Material (NCR)
• Raise NCR / DR / MRB as per internal procedures
• Coordinate with:
• Supplier Quality
• Engineering
• Production
• MRB team
• Ensure proper disposition (Use‑As‑Is, Rework, Repair, Reject)

4. Supplier Coordination & Feedback

• Communicate inspection findings and defects to suppliers
• Support supplier corrective actions (SCAR)
• Monitor repeat issues and supplier performance
• Support supplier development initiatives where required

5. Quality System Compliance

• Ensure incoming processes comply with:
• AS9100 / EN9100
• Internal Quality Management System
• Customer‑specific requirements (Boeing, Airbus, Safran, HAL, etc.)
• Maintain inspection records as per retention and audit requirements
• Support internal, customer, and regulatory audits

6. First Article Inspection (FAI) Support

• Review and validate First Article Inspection Reports
• Ensure 100% characteristic coverage per AS9102
• Verify ballooned drawings and measurement results
• Coordinate re‑FAI for drawing or process changes

7. Handling & Preservation

• Verify correct:
• Packaging
• Identification
• Labeling
• Shelf‑life control
• Ensure parts are protected from damage, contamination, and corrosion

8. Continuous Improvement

• Analyze incoming rejection trends
• Support process improvement initiatives
• Participate in root cause analysis (5 Why, Fishbone, 8D)
• Support reduction of incoming defects and inspection lead time

Required Skills & Competencies

Technical Skills

• Strong ability to read and interpret:
• Engineering drawings
• GD&T (ASME Y14.5)
• Material and process specifications
• Knowledge of aerospace materials:
• Aluminum, Steel, Titanium, Composites
• Understanding of special processes:
• Heat treatment
• NDT
• Plating, anodizing, coating

Quality Knowledge

• AS9100 Quality Management System
• AS9102 First Article Inspection
• Non‑conformance management
• Traceability and configuration control

Soft Skills

• Attention to detail
• Strong documentation discipline
• Analytical thinking
• Clear communication with suppliers and internal teams
• Ability to work under production pressure

Typical Qualifications

• Diploma / BE / BTech in Mechanical, Aerospace, or related discipline
• 2–8 years experience in Aerospace Incoming Quality / Inspection
• Certification in:
• AS9100 (preferred)
• GD&T (preferred)

• Customers / Auditors