Quality Inspector Cables

General Atomics • San Diego, CA

109d • $52,020 - $77,325

About The Position

General Atomics Electromagnetic Systems (GA-EMS) designs and manufactures first-of-a-kind electromagnetic and electric power generation systems. GA-EMS' expanding portfolio of specialized products and integrated system solutions support critical fleet, space systems and satellites, missile defense, power and energy, and process and monitoring applications for defense, industrial, and commercial customers worldwide. Under general direction this position is responsible for inspecting cables, parts, assemblies, tooling fixtures and material to ensure compliance with customer requirements, company specifications, and quality requirements. Sets up, operates, inspects, tests, and adjusts new and reworked tools, dies, gauges, jigs and fixtures for conformance to engineering drawings and specifications. Maintains, processes, and updates confidential and sensitive electronic and hard copy reports, records and statistics.

Requirements

• Typically requires an associate's degree, trade school certificate, military training or equivalent in quality inspections or certification by a professional group such as ASQ or AWS.
• One or more years of progressive experience in electrical, mechanical, electromechanical or metrology inspection and calibration.
• Ability to read and understand engineering drawings and specifications, and perform mathematical computations.
• Good communication skills to effectively interface with all levels of employees including management.
• Ability to interpret non-routine information and respond to non-routine issues.
• Ability to maintain the confidentiality of sensitive information.
• Good computer skills.
• Ability to work independently or in a team environment.
• Ability to work extended hours as required.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with IPC-A-610, IPC-D-620, JSTD-001, AS9100.

Responsibilities

• Inspects cables, machined parts, components, assemblies and materials to ensure compliance with appropriate regulatory guidelines (Military Standards, ASTM and ANSI, and ASME Code).
• Provides various electronic and hard copy reports of inspections and notifies appropriate parties including project engineers.
• Sets up and calibrates measuring and test equipment and schedules service and repair of equipment.
• May maintain calibration computer databases.
• May observe testing and provide oversight, as necessary, to verify compliance with requirements.
• May perform nondestructive examinations on various metallic and nonmetallic materials, parts, and assemblies using methods such as penetrant, hi-pot and hardness testing.
• May interact with regulatory agencies and customers during audits and review of company inspection and calibration activities.
• May monitor and verify quality in accordance with statistical process or other control procedures.
• Responsible for observing all laws, regulations, and other applicable obligations wherever and whenever business is conducted on behalf of the Company.
• Expected to work in a safe manner in accordance with established operating procedures and practices.
• Other duties as assigned or required.

Benefits

• Salary: $52,020 - $77,325

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: Associate degree