Quality Inspector - Defense

Würth Industry USARoanoke, VA
Onsite

About The Position

The Defense Quality Inspector is responsible for earning a certification from the Customer in Military Shipbuilding for the US Navy, which is a 14-to-18-month internal training process involving hands-on experience and oversight. Once certified, the inspector will approve Level One/CM1 Purchase Orders (POs) to suppliers by reviewing Customer requirements and coded notes on the Customer Contract and comparing them to the Supplier PO to ensure full and correct flow-down of requirements. This process may involve reading various specifications, amendments, and references. After an order is assigned, the inspector processes the package (hardware and paperwork) from inventory to their workstation. They review the Supplier Purchase Order against the software package contents provided by the supplier. If discrepancies arise, the Inspector will review the Customer Contract to assess if the nonconformance is from the supplier or internal, and will work with internal resources or the supplier to correct the software. Once the package is found complete and correct, the inspector will inspect the product according to an inspection plan, which may require 100% sampling. Nonconforming hardware will be put on hold. Upon determining everything is in compliance, the inspector will send the product to shipping. The role is on-site at the Roanoke, VA location, with a schedule of Monday - Friday, 6:00am - 3:00pm.

Requirements

  • Must be a naturalized USA citizen.
  • BS degree in Engineering, Metallurgy, Technology, Business, Management or related discipline; or related AS degree with 2 years related experience or commensurate combination of education and experience
  • Ability to read/interpret engineering drawings, specifications, inspection instructions, and customer requirements
  • Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists
  • Ability to add, subtract, multiple, and divide accurately and efficiently
  • Ability to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization, including suppliers and sometime customers
  • Requires lifting ability of up to 65 pounds and ability to sit at a worktable.
  • Basic computer knowledge including Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook
  • Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus (computer screen).

Nice To Haves

  • US Service in the Armed forces is preferred.
  • Knowledge of ISO 9001:2015 and/or related quality system standards preferred
  • Relevant product manufacturing experience also taken into consideration
  • Experience using quality testing equipment preferred
  • Statistical knowledge preferred

Responsibilities

  • Complete the review of the Customer contract (PO) and the Supplier PO to be certain nothing was left out in the flowed down information. Approve the PO to be sent to the Supplier.
  • Review any coded notes or specifications called out on the Supplier (PO) and verify that those requirements have been captured in the package supplied by the supplier.
  • Test products using calibrated equipment including digital caliper, digital micrometer, thread ring and plug gages, optical comparator, gage pins, etc.
  • Ensure testing equipment is calibrated and in good condition prior to use.
  • Maintain conformance to Customer Procedural Specifications such as Navy or Defense requirements and laws, and Würth ISO-compliant Business Management System (BMS) and applicable standards
  • Communicate with internal personnel or suppliers as required to assist in resolving issues in a timely manner
  • Continuously improve productivity and efficiency of processes throughout recommendations to the operational organization
  • Report problems or concerns to senior management immediately
  • Organizational skills to ensure good time management and timely progression through projects.
  • Other duties as assigned

Benefits

  • Maternity/Paternal leave after 1 year of service
  • Tuition Reimbursement eligible after 1 year of service
  • Health benefits and programs - medical, vision, dental, life insurance and more
  • Additional benefits 401(k), short term disability, long term disability
  • Paid Time Off, accrued per pay period, additional day earned per year of service
  • 10 paid holidays
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