QA Mechanical Inspector

Birdon America, Inc. • Bayou la Batre, AL

7d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is located at the Bayou La Batre, AL facility and operates on a 4x10 schedule, Monday-Thursday. The Quality Assurance Mechanical Inspector will be responsible for understanding and operating under Birdon’s Quality Management System procedures, work instructions, forms and records, nonconformance logs, and corrective action logs. They will also be responsible for capturing repair/rework costs and creating/maintaining associated mechanical related work instructions, training records, and mounting and alignment records. Collaboration with engineering, production, and program management is expected for developing effective corrective action plans. The role involves conducting various inspections, including bulkhead and deck mounted foundations, monitoring equipment handling and installation, performing pull tests, verifying shaft alignments, and checking vibration, noise, and thermal conditions of machinery.

Requirements

• Certified Mechanic and/or Machinist with 3 to 5 years of experience in the ship/boat building industry.
• Must be able to read and manipulate drawings/blueprints, material test reports, standards, and customer specifications.
• Must be able to set up test equipment and write inspection and test reports.
• Excellent math, skills with the ability to compare design / construction drawing tolerances against as built redlines and notations.
• Ability to work with a diverse range of teams and people.
• DOD or DHS scheduling experience within a ship manufacturing environment.

Nice To Haves

• High School degree or GED preferred.
• AS 9100/ISO 9001 Quality Management System training desired.

Responsibilities

• Understand and operate under the guidelines of Birdon’s Quality Management System procedures, work instructions, forms and records, nonconformance logs, corrective action logs, and capture repair/rework costs.
• Create and maintain associated mechanical related work instructions, training records, and mounting and alignment records and work with engineering, production, and program management to develop effective and efficient corrective action plans, where needed.
• Conduct bulkhead mounted and deck mounted foundation inspections including the use of temporary and permanent resilient mounts, shock absorbent materials, and noise or vibration insulating devices.
• Monitor equipment handling and installation activities and conduct pre- and post-torque verification activities.
• Perform pull tests and/or weight tests of load handling or lifting appliances and deck, bulkhead, and overhead fasteners and fittings.
• Verify prime mover and machinery shaft alignments, installation, and lubrication checks.
• Verify vibration, noise, and thermal checks of motors, pumps, and generators.
• Verify machinery positioning, placards, and labelling.

What This Job Offers

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