Inspection Lead (SRM)

General Dynamics Ordnance & Tactical Systems•Hampton, AR

About The Position

The Inspection Lead for the Solid Rocket Motor program provides technical support to quality and quality engineering functions. The role conducts quality-control inspections of products, materials, components, and parts at various production stages to ensure compliance with established quality and reliability standards. It also captures and analyzes statistical process data to confirm compliance or identify deviations and recommends new or enhanced methods, procedures, and standards. This position requires advanced skills typically gained through training and considerable on-the-job experience. The lead works autonomously within established procedures and practices, coordinates and checks the work of others without serving as a supervisor, and performs manual tasks according to established procedures. The position is safety-sensitive. It requires regular movement throughout company facilities, may involve work both indoors and outdoors in changing climates or operating machinery, and may require working a different shift or outside normal business hours. Little or no travel is likely.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

Vocational or technical training degree.

Responsibilities

Perform routine inspections, checks, tests, and sampling procedures on standard parts, units, equipment, or materials.
Inspect purchased parts, subassemblies, and finished products using standard physical, mechanical, and/or electrical measurements and defined criteria.
Rework or reject subassemblies or finished products as required.
Conduct 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 process data to confirm compliance or identify deviations from standards.
Recommend new or enhanced methods, procedures, and standards.
Coordinate and check the work of others without acting as a supervisor.