BIRD77676 - QA Inspector - BIRD

Fairbanks Morse Defense • Pascagoula, MS

32d • Onsite

About The Position

Bird‑Johnson, part of Fairbanks Morse Defense (FMD), is a long‑standing leader in the design, manufacture, and overhaul of marine propellers and propulsion system components. Our work includes controllable‑pitch and fixed‑pitch propellers, along with large‑scale foundry castings, machining, finishing, and inspection of propulsion hardware used on U.S. Navy surface ships and submarines, as well as select commercial marine applications.
As a Quality Inspector, you will play a direct role in ensuring the dimensional accuracy, material integrity, and overall quality of large, highly engineered propulsion components. This is a hands‑on position supporting foundry, machining, and finishing operations where precision and compliance are critical to ship performance, safety, and mission success.
At Bird Johnson, the products you inspect are not theoretical, they are installed on vessels that support national defense and maritime readiness.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent with a minimum of 2 years of manufacturing and/or inspection experience
• Working knowledge and hands-on use of standard measuring and test equipment
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel and Word
• Ability to lift items weighing up to 50 lbs., including in awkward or confined positions
• Ability to safely operate forklifts, cranes, and various material-handling equipment
• U.S. Citizenship is required and the ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance
• This role requires access or potential access to Unclassified Naval Nuclear Propulsion Information (NOFORN)
• Candidates must provide proof of U.S. citizenship (U.S. Passport, Birth Certificate, or Naturalization Certificate) and attest that they do not hold dual citizenship

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Laser Tracking/Scanning systems (FARO, Leica, Keyence)
• Proficiency with PolyWorks Inspector and PolyWorks Modeler software
• Additional experience with NDT testing methods and procedures
• Background in finishing operations and machine shop environments

Responsibilities

• Perform dimensional inspections and determine acceptability against applicable standards or specifications
• Perform Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) inspections, including Visual Testing (VT) and Liquid Penetrate Testing (LPT), and determine acceptability against standards or specifications
• Provide inspection and quality documentation support for Manufacturing Engineering
• Perform Pitchometer floor layouts for large, fixed-pitch propellers
• Accurately document and maintain inspection and quality records
• Maintain the calibration database and report any Out-of-Tolerance (OOT) tooling
• Report results of in-process and final inspections to the Quality Manager
• Perform receiving inspections of purchased goods and materials
• Create, issue, and close out Non-conformance Reports (NCRs) and Corrective Action Requests (CARs) as required
• Review quality documentation for accuracy, currency, and relevance; update documentation as needed
• Perform in-process audits within the foundry, finishing, and machining departments to ensure compliance with established processes and policies
• Adhere to all prescribed safety rules and regulations
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Quality Manager

Benefits

• A competitive benefits package supporting your health, financial security, and work-life balance
• 100% tuition reimbursement, empowering continued education, certifications, and career development
• Clear opportunities for growth and internal mobility across Fairbanks Morse Defense
• An annual company performance-based bonus program
• A robust 401(k) retirement plan to help you build long-term financial confidence
• Meaningful work that directly supports the U.S.Navy and national defense mission
• Fairbanks Morse Defense offers a competitive benefits package including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurances, and 401k retirement plan with employer match. In addition, we offer paid time off, paid holidays, paid parental leave, and tuition reimbursement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED