Inspector A

The Charles Stark Draper Laboratory • Cambridge, MA

21h • Onsite

About The Position

The Inspector A is responsible for performing inspections and/or audits of purchased parts, materials, equipment and quality control programs. Interprets manufacturing drawings, diagrams, specifications and lists to approve or reject units or systems for in-process or final assemblies. Performs sampling and testing of incoming components and raw materials. Ensures raw materials, in-process, and finished products meet company standards. Determines or assists in determining methods and procedures necessary for inspection.

Requirements

• Knowledgeable in Microsoft applications such as Word and Excel.
• Good time management, planning/organization, and decision-making skills.
• Able to use and interpret engineering drawings, sketches, and work to inspection procedures.
• Able to follow and execute to verbal and written instructions.
• When education requirements are met, requires a minimum of 5 years’ experience performing tasks related to the inspection of mechanical, electrical and/or electronic components.
• When education requirements are not met, requires a minimum of 10 years' experience performing tasks related to the inspection of mechanical, electrical and/or electronic components.

Nice To Haves

• Quality Inspector Certification (CQI) from the American Society of Quality (ASQ)
• Completion of Military Technical School

Responsibilities

• Performs inspections on a variety of materials, components, assemblies, and systems. Types of inspections include visual, workmanship, dimensional, and electrical.
• Generates and/or revises inspection procedures and associated flows.
• Performs source inspections at off-site facilities.
• Identifies problem areas and bottlenecks and assists in resolution.
• Documents work results and generates inspection reports.
• Generates procedures to ensure work is performed in a consistent manner.
• Complies with safety and security rules and observes good housekeeping practices.
• Assists and trains lower grade personnel toward achievement of inspection tasks. Includes training of new hires to department and lab policies.
• Accomplishes assignments independent of supervision.

Benefits

• workplace flexibility
• employee clubs ranging from photography to yoga
• health and finance workshops
• off site social events
• discounts to local museums and cultural activities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree