Process Inspector

We are seeking an Process Inspector- C to work at our state-of-the-art Advanced Manufacturing Facility (AMF) in Huntsville, AL, for fabrication and assembly of composite rocket motor hardware.



Essential Functions:

Process Inspectors work within established proecedures to perform a wide variety of highly complexinspection and quality assurance tasks to produce high-quality products.



Composite Manufacturing Inspection Process and Quality Facilitation

Use CMM and other precision inspection techniques to inspect products, processes and procured itemsto ensure compliance with quality and safety standards.

Develop and execute audit plans to assure the processes are being followed, equipment is beingmaintained and calibrated and materials meet all requirements including shelf life.

Oversee various operations at once, ensuring process standardization via Process Variation Managementincluding data collection, data interpretation and presentation to determine if processes are in control.

Work with the operations team to ensure products meet specifications and schedule requirements.Coordinate with the Manufacturing Engineers and Quality Engineers in operations to troubleshoot andrecommend solutions for problems.

Oversee and train on the use of various measuring devices; accept, reject, or rework defective ormalfunctioning units or systems; work with diagrams, dial indicators, preset micrometers, scales, fixtures,etc.; work from blueprints, customer specifications, drawing or inspection instructions and checklists;monitor and verify quality in accordance with statistical processes or other control procedures; inspectcustomer-owned materials, hardware, etc. for compliance to specifications, drawings, workmanshipstandards and to the customer’s contract or purchase order.





Process Standardization

Evaluate various similar processes within the shop and create standardized inspection methods andcriteria to minimize error, mistake-proof processes and define standard work.

Provide assistance in developing methods and procedures to control or modify the manufacturingprocess, collect data, conduct and oversee training, and/or assist in research work, exercising judgmentto identify and recommend solutions where errors may be very difficult to detect and require significantexpenditures to resolve.

Troubleshoot processes and identify, modify and/or escalate out of control processes and productionescapes.



Facility Support

Coordinate with maintenance, supervision and/or operations team in the set-up and calibration ofequipment and tooling. Ensure that the calibrated items process is being followed and conduct periodicaudits of facility areas.

Participate in preventative maintenance activities.

Other duties as assigned.





Requirements:

Requires fully proficient job knowledge/skills. Requires a High School Diploma or equivalent and a minimum of 6 years of prior relevant experience or 2 years post-Secondary/Associates Degree with a minimum of 2 years of prior related experience.



Thorough knowledge and full understanding of dimensioning and tolerancing systems (GD&T) strongly desired.
CMM operation and programming (Calypso preferred)
Extensive understanding of AS9100 and related quality management standards strongly desired.


Experience leading a team is desirable.


Certified Quality Inspector (CQI) desirable.