Working Level III – Acid Etch

The Working Level III – Acid Etch acts on behalf of the company in matters regarding the Etch qualification and certification process, and the technical supervision of Etch inspection processes. The Working Level III – Acid Etch shall be certified as an EN4179/NAS410 Level III in at least one or more Etch methods and shall have a thorough knowledge of the written instructions, codes, specifications and standards used by Forged Solutions Group.

Key Objectives of the Role

• Having the skills and knowledge to interpret codes, standards, and other contractual documents that control the Etch method(s) and evaluating and documenting process changes and obtaining customer approval, when required.
• Assuming technical responsibility for the Etch facility and staff, including customer contract review.
• Identifying opportunities to utilise new/improved technologies to improve efficiency and accuracy of Etch inspection.
• Ensuring that all necessary calibrations and procedures are up to date with current Etch method requirements.
• Supporting production with any technical issues related to the process and provide a point of contact responsibility for customers regarding product issues and concerns.
• Selecting and effectively implementing the method and technique for a specific inspection.
• Implementing customer requirements into company procedures or work instructions and assure that sample frequencies are correct.
• Preparing and verifying the technical adequacy of procedures and work instructions, including development, approval and continuous improvement.
• The technical content and criteria for training of Etch personnel.
• Providing or directing training, examination and certification of personnel.
• Conducting Etch for the acceptance of parts and document results if a demonstration of proficiency in this ability was included in the practical examination.
• Performing annual reviews/spot checks of Level I and Level II personnel.
• Performing over-inspection of hardware as directed by the cognisant engineering facility.
• Determining the proficiency of each Etch candidate for Level I and Level II certification.
• Performing or delegating qualification and requalification of the Level I and Level II personnel as applicable, in accordance with this written practice.
• Notifying customers of all major changes to the Etch quality system, including Etch equipment and location of Etch equipment.
• The performance of an annual audit of each Etch system and document results, using a comprehensive internal or NADCAP checklist.
• Auditing FSDD sub-contract Etch suppliers to ensure compliance to the relevant requirements.
• Mastering test samples for use in FSDD practical exams.
• Undertaking supplier audits and identification of new suppliers as relevant.
• Carrying out Acid Etch, window polishing and macro and micro inspection tasks as operational Level II in approved methods where business requirements identify a need.