Quality Inspector

• Perform first article inspections (FAI) per AS9102 and first piece inspections, including review of associated product build documentation
• Confirm acceptable quality standards and workmanship practices in assigned work centers
• Inspect machined or partially machined parts for compliance with customer and company specifications and quality requirements
• Visually inspect in-process and completed electronic units, subsystems, precision electromechanical assemblies, mechanical units, subassemblies, structural flaws, internal defects, and missing welds
• Use various measuring devices and inspection equipment
• Accept, reject, or rework defective or malfunctioning units or systems
• Work from blueprints, diagrams, dial indicators, preset micrometers, scales, fixtures, customer specifications, drawings, inspection instructions, and checklists
• Monitor and verify quality using statistical process or other control procedures
• Perform line clearances after each lot
• Inspect compound angles or three-dimensional projections using microscopes, micrometers, telescope gauges, and optical comparators
• Apply GD&T and interpret detail control plans, work instructions, drawings, Bills of Materials, specifications, and related criteria
• Obtain and maintain required security clearances; clearance process begins upon offer acceptance
• Support manufacturing operations at the Waynesboro, Virginia facility

Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED plus a minimum of 6 years of relevant experience in mechanical inspection, assembly, machining, or hands on manufacturing, OR an Associates Degree or higher in a relevant STEM major with a minimum of 4 years of relevant experience in mechanical inspection, assembly, machining, or hands on manufacturing
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret Clearance plus program clearance
• Interim Secret clearance is required to start
• U.S. citizenship is required
• Must be able to stand and sit for extended periods of time
• Must have the ability to lift up to 45lbs
• 5+ years in developing inspection plans and/or supplemental FAI inspection instructions based on part engineering documentation
• 3+ years experience utilizing CMS inspection equipment, such as CMMs, articulating arms, laser trackers, and/or 3D structured light systems
• 1+ years experience with programming CMS inspection programs from CAD models (e.g. Catia, NX, etc.)
• Expert degree of ASME Y14.5 GD&T understanding
• Experience working in AS9100-certified companies using customer-owned process specifications or Military Standards to perform inspection or work activities
• Experience working inspection activities in support of AS9102 or AS9145-related processes
• Certifications in Nondestructive Testing: (1) Visual Weld Inspection and (2) Liquid Dye Penetrant Testing

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in mechanical inspection and quality assurance, with a strong understanding of AS9102 and ASME Y14.5 GD&T. Proficient in utilizing CMS inspection equipment and developing inspection plans based on engineering documentation.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Mechanical Inspection
• AS9102 Compliance
• CMS Inspection Equipment
• GD&T Expertise
• Nondestructive Testing Certification

Hard Skills

• First Article Inspection
• Statistical Process Control
• Inspection Plan Development
• Programming CMS Inspection Programs
• Visual Inspection
• Blueprint Interpretation
• Quality Standards Verification
• Defect Rework
• Measuring Devices Usage
• Electromechanical Assembly Inspection

Certifications & Qualifications

• Nondestructive Testing:
  Visual Weld Inspection
• Nondestructive Testing:
  Liquid Dye Penetrant Testing

Industry Keywords

• AS9100 Certification
• Military Standards
• Customer-Owned Process Specifications
• Mechanical Assembly
• Manufacturing Operations

Tools & Technologies

• CMM
• Articulating Arm
• Laser Tracker
• 3D Structured Light Systems
• Microscopes
• Optical Comparators
• Dial Indicators
• Preset Micrometers