Composite Quality Inspector at Wisk

Mountain View, California, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Junior (1 to 2 years), Mid-level (3 to 4 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
AerospaceIndustries

Requirements

  • A minimum of 8 years of related experience within a composite manufacturing environment building or inspecting layup of composite parts
  • 4+ years working within the aerospace industry
  • Strong knowledge of composite clean room requirements, composite ply layup, interpreting engineering drawings and specification, analyzing autoclave cure data
  • Strong and applied knowledge of composite layup, assembly and manufacturing for complex parts and products
  • General understanding of Quality Management Systems, Quality processes and tools required to perform duties
  • Strong and applied understanding of interpreting drawings & specifications and able to perform practical measurements of detail and assembled parts to make inspection determinations

Responsibilities

  • Inspect composite lay up of detail parts with varying levels of geometric complexity
  • Inspect composite assembly of parts including, trim and drill, adhesive bonding of parts and final integration of structural parts
  • Validate process specifications are followed during the layup process
  • Accept products in our Manufacturing Execution System (MES)
  • Write Nonconformance Reports (NCR’s) as needed
  • Represent the Quality Inspection Team when collaborating with our manufacturing counterparts
  • Support the composite inspection team, production personnel and engineering personnel and work with them in a collaborative manner
  • Help support problem solving activities that arise from inspections performed and partner with Quality Engineering to identify causes and solutions
  • Help coordinate inspections that need to be performed and prioritize them as needed
  • Help define the future inspection techniques from lessons learned

Skills

Composite Layup Inspection
Composite Assembly Inspection
Trim and Drill
Adhesive Bonding
Process Specifications Validation
Manufacturing Execution System
Nonconformance Reports
Quality Inspection
Problem Solving

Wisk

Develops autonomous electric air taxis

About Wisk

Wisk Aero develops autonomous electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft aimed at transforming urban transportation by introducing air taxis. Their eVTOL aircraft, such as Wisk and Cora, are designed to be safe, sustainable, and accessible, meeting high aviation safety standards. Wisk Aero differentiates itself from competitors by focusing on both the manufacturing of these aircraft and providing air taxi services directly to consumers, as well as partnering with cities and businesses to enhance urban mobility solutions. The company's goal is to address inefficiencies in current transit systems, making air travel a practical option for everyday transportation.

Mountain View, CaliforniaHeadquarters
2019Year Founded
$437.7MTotal Funding
LATE_VCCompany Stage
Automotive & Transportation, Energy, AerospaceIndustries
501-1,000Employees

Benefits

100% paid employee medical, dental, & vision benefits, plus generous cost-sharing for spouse/dependent coverage
401(k) plan with 50% employer matching
9/80 alternative work schedule with every other Friday off
Commuter benefits & Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Flexible time off to maintain a healthy work-life balance, plus 10 paid holidays per year
Quarterly wellness stipend to help maintain a healthy lifestyle
Annual company match for charitable giving
Communications allowance
Education assistance and flight lesson subsidy
Free electric vehicle charge stations at HQ
Daily catered lunch in Wisk facilities

Risks

Competition from Airbus and Embraer may impact Wisk's market share.
Regulatory hurdles could delay Wisk's autonomous air taxi deployment.
Public skepticism about autonomous vehicles may hinder Wisk's consumer adoption.

Differentiation

Wisk focuses on autonomous eVTOL aircraft, setting it apart in urban air mobility.
The company has conducted over 1750 test flights, showcasing its commitment to safety.
Wisk's strategic partnerships in Australia highlight its global expansion efforts.

Upsides

Increased interest in urban air mobility boosts demand for Wisk's eVTOL technology.
FAA's approval of airworthiness criteria accelerates Wisk's certification process.
Growing sustainability focus enhances demand for Wisk's zero-emission transportation solutions.

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