Inspection Lead (Conversion Artillery)

General Dynamics Ordnance & Tactical Systems•Hampton, AR

About The Position

Provides technical support to quality and quality engineering functions. Conducts quality control inspections on products, materials, components, and parts at various production stages to ensure compliance with established quality and reliability standards. Captures and analyzes statistical process data to confirm compliance or identify deviations, and recommends new or enhanced methods, procedures, and standards. This role requires advanced skills typically gained through training and considerable on-the-job experience. The Inspection Lead generally coordinates and checks the work of others without acting as a supervisor, works autonomously within established procedures and practices, and performs manual tasks according to established procedures. The position is safety-sensitive and may involve work inside and outside, exposure to changing climate, and operation of machinery. Regular movement throughout company facilities is required; the employee may need to stand for long periods and lift up to 45 pounds. The employee may be asked to work a different shift and must be willing to work outside normal business hours as required. No or very little travel is likely.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED and 5–7 years of experience, or an equivalent combination of relevant education and/or experience.
Oral and written communication skills.
Mathematical skills.
Computer skills.
Technical expertise.
Attention to detail.
Ability to move regularly throughout company facilities.
Ability to lift up to 45 pounds and potentially stand for long periods.
Ability to work inside and outside, with exposure to changing climate and/or operation of machinery.
Willingness to work a different shift or outside normal business hours as required.

Nice To Haves

Vocational or technical training degree.

Responsibilities

Perform repetitive and routine inspections, checks, tests, and sampling procedures on standard parts, units, equipment, or materials.
Inspect purchased parts, subassemblies, and finished company products using standard physical, mechanical, and/or electrical measurements and well-defined criteria.
Rework or reject subassemblies or finished products as required.
Perform audits to ensure quality standards are maintained.
Document inspection and testing results.
Coordinate calibration of test equipment and fixtures.
Assist with inspection procedures, protocols, and checklists.
Capture and analyze statistical data from processes to confirm compliance or identify deviations from established standards.
Recommend new or enhanced methods, procedures, and standards.
Coordinate and check the work of others without acting as a supervisor.