Candidate Requirements
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Chemical Processing
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 | Bachelor's of Science Degree in Chemistry or Related Field |
| Five Years "hands on" experience (preferably in the Aerospace Industry) with two or more of the following processes: Anodizing, Chemical Cleaning, Chemical Milling, Conversion/Phosphate Coating, Etching, Laboratory Evaluation, Paint/Dry Film Coatings, Plating, Stripping, Surface Prep Prior to Metal Bond, Surface Treatment/Passivation |
| Five years experience as an auditor (Aerospace Industry Preferred) |
| Thorough understanding of aerospace chemical processing specs, processes, and equipment |
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Coatings
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| High School Diploma plus minimum of 10 years experience or Bachelors Degree in Engineering, Materials Science and 5 years working knowledge |
| Working knowledge of one or more of the following processes: Thermal Spray, Diffusion Coatings, or Vapor Deposition |
| Thorough understanding of coating testing/evaluation |
| Five years auditing experience in the aerospace industry |
| Thorough understanding of aerospace coating specs, processes and equipment |
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Composites
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| Three (3) years direct experience (aerospace industry preferred) in the following aspects of composites: basic physical, mechanical and chemical properties of composite materials; basic raw material testing methods; storage, handling and environmental controls; facilities experience (autoclaves, laser projectors, ply cutters); processing of various composite materials; bagging procedures and tooling requirements; nondestructive testing of composites (optional); composite properties testing (optional); chemical processing of composites (optional) |
| Three (3) years experience (aerospace industry preferred) in at least two of the following major composite fabrication processes: Prepreg/Adhesive Bonding, Metal Bonding and Core Processing |
| Auditing and Quality Assurance Experience |
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Conventional Machining
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| BS degree in Engineering or other related technical field. |
| "Hands on" experience in the machining of aerospace components and aerospace materials. |
| Thorough understanding of machining processes and equipment, including 3 or more of the following processes: Holemaking, Broaching, Milling, Turning, Grinding, and Edge Treatment. |
| Knowledge of aerospace special process control of machining, including Prime specifications. |
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Elastomer Seals
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| 3 or more years experience in Elastomer Seals (Milling, Compounding, Molding) Chemical Coatings, Adhesives, Wet Processing or other related chemical processing |
| 3 or more years experience as a Laboratory Technician |
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Electronics
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| High School Diploma plus minimum of ten (10) years working experience in the electronics industry (mainly in the manufacturing field, including quality) or Bachelors Degree in Engineering, preferably Electrical Engineering and five (5) years working experience in the Electronics industry (mainly in the manufacturing field, including quality). |
| Good understanding of the technologies and workable knowledge of specifications associated with Printed Boards (e.g. IPC-6011, IPC-6012, IPC-A-600, etc), Circuit Card Assemblies (e.g. IPC/EIA J-STD-001, IPC-A-610, IPC/JEDEC J-STD-033, ANSI/ESD S-20.20, etc) and Cable & Harness Assemblies (e.g. IPC/WHMA-A-620, MIL-W-5088, etc). |
| Certification as a recognized Quality Auditor (e.g. AS/EN/JISQ 9100) or any auditing experience is a benefit. |
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Fluids
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| 3 or more years experience in aerospace manufacturing (Machining, High pressure hose, Metal tube), quality assurance, engineering or related experience |
| Knowledge of Hose Manufacturing, Fittings and other Machined Components, Couplings and Hose Assembly |
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Heat Treat
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| Bachelors of Science Degree in Metallurgy or related field and 5 years heat treat or furnace braze experience, 3 of which are in the aerospace/defense industry |
| Associate degree in a technical field and 7 years heat treat or furnace braze experience, 4 of which are in the aerospace/defense industry |
| High School Diploma and 10 years heat treat or furnace braze experience, 5 of which are in the aerospace/defense industry |
| Professional Engineer , Certified Quality Engineer, or Certified Lead Auditor |
| Leadership in professional society (ASM, AWS, HTS, etc.) |
| Understanding of AMS 2750 or Prime Contractor Pyrometry specification |
| Familiarity with and understanding of aerospace heat treat or furnace brazing specifications |
| Familiarity with heat treat equipment |
| Familiarity with and understanding of testing of heat treated material or product. |
| Heat Treat or Furnace Braze Experience = Operator, Supervisor, Technician, or Engineer with direct exposure to heat treat or furnace braze equipment, qualification, procedure qualification, or technical problem resolution. |
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Materials Testing
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| Bachelors of Science degree in Materials Science/Engineering or Chemistry/Chemical Engineering |
| "Hands-on" experience as a technician or engineer (preferably in the aerospace industry) in a testing laboratory with a range of equipment and manufacturers |
| Seven (7) years auditing experience in the aerospace/defense industry |
| Knowledge of aerospace and defense quality system requirements |
| Working knowledge of military and industry specifications (ASTM, S-400) |
| Current Technical knowledge of: Chemical and Mechanical Test Methods, Calibration Procedures, Relevant Industry Standards, Processing, Inspection and Testing |
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Nondestructive Testing
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| Degree in Engineering, Science or a related field or the equivalent |
| Qualified to Level 3 (or equivalent) in at least 2 methods (UT, RT, PT, MT) |
| Five (5 ) years technical experience in NDT |
| An excellent understanding of the ASTM's as they relate to Nadcap |
| Strong Aerospace experience (including aerospace quality assurance systems) |
| Field Auditing Experience |
| The willingness to work and travel as a consultant |
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Nonconventional Machining
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| BS degree in Metallurgy, Materials Science, Chemistry or Related Field |
| Minimum two (2) years of "hands on" experience (preferably in the Aerospace Industry) with one or more of the following non-conventional machining processes: Electrochemical Machining (ECM), Electrochemical Grinding (ECG), Electrochemical Drilling, Electrical Discharge Machining (EDM) or Laser Beam Machining (LBM) |
| Field auditing experience (Aerospace Industry Preferred) |
| Understanding of SAE, AMS and Prime Contractor non-conventional machining specifications |
| Understanding of General Quality Systems requirements (AS9100) |
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Non-Metallic Materials Testing and Manufacturing
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| 3 Year direct experience (Aerospace Industry) with the following processes: |
| Manufacturing of non metallic materials such as resins/prepregs/adhesives/honeycomb/fibers |
| Experience should include familiarity with processes such as resin mixing, filming, solution coating, hot melt, fiber manufacturing, weaving and braiding, honeycomb manufacturing. |
| Basic physical, mechanical and chemical properties of non-metallic materials |
| Experience with testing equipment for mechanical, physical and analytical testing |
| Experience with raw material testing methods such as ASTM’s and EN’s |
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Sealant
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| 3 or more years experience in Sealants, Chemical Coatings, Adhesives, Wet Processing or other relating chemical processing |
| 3 or more years experience as a Laboratory Technician |
| Knowledge of Two-Part Polysulfide Sealants, Silicones and Fluorosilicones, Polyurethanes, Adhesion Promoters, Coatings and Coating Processes and Peel Panels, Shear Specimens, and Tensile Bars |
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Surface Enhancement (Shot Peening)
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| BS degree in Metallurgy, Materials Science, Chemistry or Related Field |
| Minimum two (2) years of "hands on" experience (preferably in the Aerospace Industry) with one or more of the following Shot Peening processes: Automated Shot Peening, Computer Controlled Shot Peening, Flapper Peening, Peen Forming, or Manual Shot Peening |
| Field auditing experience (Aerospace Industry Preferred) |
| Understanding of SAE, AMS and Prime Contractor Shot Peening specifications |
| Understanding of General Quality Systems requirements (AS9100, ISO 9001) |
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Welding
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| Education and experience in aerospace welding processes (preferred), or alternative qualifications with relevant experience may be considered acceptable |
| Knowledge of quality assurance systems |
| Must have working knowledge of the major aerospace weld processes, i.e. Fusion, Resistance and Electron Beam Welding |
| Familiar with any of the following is a plus: Torch/Induction Brazing, Laser, Friction/Inertia, Flash/Pressure Butt, Diffusion or Stud/Percussion |
| Certification as a recognized Quality Auditor or auditing experience considered a plus |
| Professional certificates such as Professional Engineer, Certified Weld Inspector, Member of a Professional Institute are considered a plus |
| Excellent communication skills, a working knowledge of aerospace specifications and the ability to travel are necessary for success in this position |
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Course Development
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| Bachelor degree OR equivalent combination of education and/or experience |
| A combination of professional experience and study in instructional design/development, education, or adult continuing education in order to demonstrate technical competence |
| Demonstrated ability to use the instructional design process to develop instructor led or multimedia based courseware in a deadline-driven setting |
| Ability to conduct a front-end analysis, write course objectives, and use various instructional strategies in training design |
| Demonstrated ability to work with other subject matter experts and to work in a team environment |
| Demonstrated skill in the application of basic grammar, punctuation, and sentence and paragraph structure |
| Prior e-Learning development a plus |
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Course Instruction
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| Previous or current classroom teaching experience (or equivalent) |
| Certification or a bachelors degree within the content area preferred |
| Subject matter competency |
| Excellent written and communication skills |
| Command of theoretical knowledge of human behavior and learning including motivation, reinforcement, evaluation and feedback techniques |
| Certification in on-line teaching, or previous experience in teaching online helpful, but not required |
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