Inspector A (Mechanical)

MIT Lincoln Laboratory•Lexington, MA

9d•$39 - $43•Onsite

About The Position

The Fabrication Engineering Group provides rapid fabrication, assembly, integration, and testing of advanced hardware prototypes for national security applications. Examples include the precision machining fiber mounts for airborne high-energy laser systems, multi-functional structures using additive processes for ground-based radar systems, custom printed circuit boards (PCBs) for space-borne data processing, and highly integrated mechanical packaging for undersea communication terminals. Core mechanical competencies span precision fabrication, additive manufacturing, and 5-axis machining. The group concentrates on high-complexity parts, quick-turn capabilities, and activities that require concurrent engineering with program teams. Core PCB capabilities include design for manufacturability (DFM), automated solder paste dispensers, precise pick-n-place machines, and automated optical inspection systems. Assembly, integration, and test capabilities include integration spaces, clean rooms, vibration testing, thermal testing, and space simulation chambers. The Group focuses on state-of-the-art prototyping capabilities, technical excellence, exceptional collaboration, and outstanding operation. Seeking an individual with a demonstrated proficiency with the inspection of mechanical fabricated parts and commercial off the shelf (COTS) hardware. A preferred candidate will have knowledge of machining practices and be able to read and interpret engineering drawings. Knowledge must include geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T), complex datum references, and be familiar with ANSI Y14.5.

Requirements

Graduation from a two-year day technical school or its equivalent and five (5) year's applicable experience is required.
Ability to work in a team environment.
Computer skills including Microsoft Office suite (Excel, Word, Outlook) are essential.
Ability to develop advanced inspection skills for mission-critical components.
U.S. citizenship is required.
Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret level DoD security clearance.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of machining practices and be able to read and interpret engineering drawings.
Knowledge must include geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T), complex datum references, and be familiar with ANSI Y14.5.
Familiarity with Zeiss CMMs and an OGP vision system is a plus.
Familiarity with Solidworks, Zeiss Calypso, CMM Manager, Spatial Analyzer, Geomagic DesignX, Polyworks, and Zone 3 is a plus.
Experience with SAP and PLM systems is a plus.

Responsibilities

Perform dimensional verification of mechanical parts and develop an inspection plan using available equipment.
Program and operate coordinate measurement machines (CMMs) and vision systems based on solid models provided by the engineering community.
Proficient with manual gaging including height gages, thread gages, pin gages, bore gages, micrometers, roughness gages, etc.
Part tracking and inspection result recording is performed in SAP and ARAS Innovator.
Basic computer skills required including Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word).
Obtain a security clearance.