Quality Control Inspector I
As a Quality Assurance Inspector, you will utilize your skills and expertise to ensure that all incoming parts, in-process production, and finished products meet established quality standards. Your responsibilities will include visually inspecting materials, components, and products at various stages of the production process to identify structural flaws, internal defects, or missing welds. Based on your assessments, you will determine whether to accept, reject, or request rework of defective or nonconforming units or systems. Additionally, you will play a key role in developing, implementing, revising, and maintaining quality standards and inspection procedures for receiving, in-process, and final product inspections.The Mission Solutions and Technologies (MST) business area provides affordable, turn-key command/control, communications, integrated ISR, force protection and security solutions worldwide. The MST team has a long legacy of supporting the Department of Defense, Department of Homeland Security, commercial and international customers with years of experience in platform operations, engineering and full lifecycle management across domains - air, land, sea, space and cyber.
Responsibilities:
Perform visual inspections on incoming parts, in-process production, and final products to ensure they meet quality standards.
Record and document inspection results, observations, and recommendations for process improvements.
Inspect for structural flaws, internal defects, and missing welds in materials, parts, and products.
Accept, reject, or request rework for defective or malfunctioning units.
Maintain and update quality standards for receiving, in-process, and final inspection.
Collaborate with production staff to ensure adherence to quality standards.
Utilize various inspection tools and equipment to verify product specifications.
Assist in the calibration and maintenance of inspection equipment.
Participate in team meetings to discuss quality issues and improvement strategies.
Qualifications You Must Have:
High school diploma or equivalent.
Minimum of 0-1 year of experience as a Quality Assurance Inspector I in a manufacturing quality environment.
At least 1 year of mechanical inspection experience, with proficiency in using basic hand measurement tools such as calipers, micrometers, and thread gauges.
As required by the site, knowledge of and ability to use a wide range of higher-precision measuring instruments or non-destructive evaluation equipment.
Self-starter with the ability to work independently and with minimal supervision.
Strong teamwork, interpersonal, and communication skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
Proficient with Microsoft Office applications.
Qualifications We Prefer:
Familiarity with IPC 610, IPC 620, and J-Std-001 standards.
Demonstrated ability to understand and interpret technical schematics and drawings.
Proficient in interpreting geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T).
Experience with receiving and finished goods inspection processes.
Hands-on experience with Manufacturing Execution Systems.
Basic understanding of material flow within Operations.
Proven experience drafting work instructions and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
Working knowledge of ISO 9000 and AS 9100 quality management standards.
Ability to obtain and maintain a Security Clearance, if required.
Essential Functions:
Ability to lift up to 25 lbs regularly.
Standing for extended periods during inspections.
Dexterity to handle small parts and use inspection tools.
Ability to work in a noisy environment.
Occasional travel may be required.
This posting will be open for application for a minimum of 5 days and may be extended based on business needs.
SNC offers a generous benefit package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, 401(k) with 150% match up to 6%, life insurance, 3 weeks paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and more.
IMPORTANT NOTICE:
This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a Secret U.S. Security Clearance. U.S. Citizenship status is required as this position needs an active U.S. Security Clearance for employment. Non-U.S. citizens may not be eligible to obtain a security clearance. The Department of Defense Consolidated Adjudications Facility (DoD CAF), a federal government agency, handles the adjudicative aspects of the security clearance eligibility process for industry applicants. Adjudicative factors which affect the outcome of the eligibility determination include, but are not limited to, allegiance to the U.S., foreign influence, foreign preference, criminal conduct, security violations and illegal drug use.Learn more about the background check process for Security Clearances.
SNC is a global leader in aerospace and national security committed to moving the American Dream forward. We’re known and respected for our mission and execution focus, agility, and disruptive and rapid innovation. We provide leading edge technologies and transformative solutions that support our nation’s most critical security needs. If you are mission-focused, thrive in collaborative environments, and want to make our country stronger with state-of-the-art technologies that safeguard freedom, join our team!
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