Quality Inspector - Defense

Overview

This role requires naturalized U.S. citizenship. The Defense Quality Inspector is expected to earn a certification from our Customer in Military Shipbuilding for the US Navy through their certification program, enabling the inspector to process Sub safe/Nuclear contracts (Level One/ CM1). This is a 14-to-18-month internal training program involving hands-on experience and oversight, with feedback. Upon certification, the inspector will approve Level One/ CM1 POs to the supplier by reviewing Customer requirements and coded notes on the Customer Contract (PO) and ensuring they are fully and correctly flowed down to the Supplier PO.

Reading several specifications, amendments, and references may be required to understand those requirements.

After assignment, the inspector will move the package (Hardware – fasteners; Software – paperwork) from inventory to their workstation to process. The inspector will review the Supplier Purchase Order and compare it to the software package contents provided by the supplier. If there is a discrepancy, the inspector will review the Customer Contract to determine if the nonconformance is due to the supplier or internal (when the PO was generated).

The Quality Inspector will work with internal resources or the supplier to correct the software. Once the package is complete and correct, the inspector will inspect the product per an inspection plan. Some inspections may require 100% sampling. If hardware is nonconforming, the product will be placed on hold. Once all is determined in compliance, the inspector will send the product to shipping.

The role is on-site at our Roanoke, VA location.

Schedule:

Monday - Friday, 6:00am - 3:00pm.

• Complete the review of the Customer contract (PO) and the Supplier PO to ensure nothing is left out in the flowed down information. Approve the PO to be sent to the Supplier.
• Review any coded notes or specifications called out on the Supplier (PO) and verify that those requirements have been captured in the package supplied by the supplier.
• Test products using calibrated equipment including digital caliper, digital micrometer, thread ring and plug gages, optical comparator, gage pins, etc.
• Ensure testing equipment is calibrated and in good condition prior to use.
• Maintain conformance to Customer Procedural Specifications such as Navy or Defense requirements and laws, and Würth ISO-compliant Business Management System (BMS) and applicable standards.
• Communicate with internal personnel or suppliers as required to assist in resolving issues in a timely manner.
• Continuously improve productivity and efficiency of processes through recommendations to the operational organization.
• Report problems or concerns to senior management immediately.
• Demonstrate organizational skills to ensure good time management and timely progression through projects.
• Other duties as assigned

• US Service in the Armed forces is preferred.
• BS degree in Engineering, Metallurgy, Technology, Business, Management or related discipline; or related AS degree with 2 years related experience or commensurate combination of education and experience
• Knowledge of ISO 9001:2015 and/or related quality system standards preferred
• Relevant product manufacturing experience also taken into consideration
• Ability to read/interpret engineering drawings, specifications, inspection instructions, and customer requirements
• Experience using quality testing equipment preferred
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide accurately and efficiently; statistical knowledge preferred
• Ability to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization, including suppliers and sometimes customers
• Requires lifting ability of up to 65 pounds and ability to sit at a worktable
• Basic computer knowledge including Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus

Pay: $20.00/hr

Pay is based on several factors which vary based on position. These include labor markets and, in some instances, may include education, skills, work experience, and certifications. You may also be eligible to participate in an annual incentive bonus. An incentive bonus, if any, depends on various factors such as organizational performance.

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• Complete program support from initial design, to implementation, training, to ongoing analysis
• Maternity/Paternity leave after 1 year of service
• Tuition Reimbursement eligible after 1 year of service
• Health benefits and programs - medical, vision, dental, life insurance and more
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