Quality Inspector

Leonardo DRS, Inc.•Bedford, NS

8d•Onsite

About The Position

DRS Pivotal Power, Inc. is located in Bedford, Nova Scotia. DRS Pivotal Power is a leader in the design, development and manufacture of high reliability power conversion equipment for mission critical applications supporting all branches of the military in Canada, the US and many countries abroad. All products are designed and manufactured in house by our growing team of over 100 employees. DRS Pivotal Power is part of the Leonardo DRS Naval Electronics group and has currently over 30,000 fielded units boasting a field reliability of over 99%. Reporting to the Quality Manager, the Quality Inspector will be responsible for Inspection of materials and assemblies in accordance with PPI and Customer quality standards. Day to day duties will consist of conducting inspections to ensure components, hardware and subassemblies are meeting quality standards. DRS Pivotal Power Inc., a subsidiary of Leonardo DRS, is a leader in the development and manufacture of high reliability power conversion equipment for mission critical military applications. DRS Pivotal Power is part of the Naval Electronics Canada Group.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED
Fluent with quality standards, internal documentation and product lines
Ability to use various measurement devices (calipers, pin gauges, go/no-go gauges, etc) and microscope to verify mechanical part compliance
Experience reading drawings and able to verify part dimensions against drawing requirements
Proficient using Metric and US/Imperial measurement systems and doing measurement conversions
Ability to interpret contractual requirements and to execute them independently
Intermediate PC skills and experience using ERP systems
Knowledge to implement effective ESD and Moisture Sensitivity practices at all times
Basic knowledge of ISO and AS Standards
Ability to understand military specifications and to read blue prints
Ability to define problems and drive to root cause and effective corrective action

Nice To Haves

Certification and In-depth knowledge of relevant manufacturing standards (such as WHMA-A-620/J-Std-001/IPC-A-610) or common mechanical techniques (such as geometric dimensioning and tolerance practices) considered an asset
Knowledge of SPC is an asset

Responsibilities

Conducts inspection to ensure components, hardware and subassemblies are meeting quality standards.
Responds to queries on the quality of parts
Makes decisions based on documented accept/reject criteria.
Generates detailed nonconformance reports (NCRs) for rejected items
Actively manage backlog of rejected items to achieve targeted cycle time
Supports Quality Assurance or Customer Inspectors during Source and FAI Inspections
Responsible for release of product to stores, verifying that all contractual requirements have been met
Reviews test data sheets for compliance to the test requirements, and ensure all signoffs are complete and legible
Completes Inspection Checklist when required, requests and signs off Release Notes, and routes product to shipping
Performs assembly and other manufacturing functions as required when time allows
Perform inspection activities of products, components, subassemblies, and/or systems, to assess conformance to the design as defined by the engineering drawings, models, and/or customer requirements

Benefits

A motivating team-based environment where your achievements matter
An opportunity to work on industry leading edge technology
Flexible work hours and a compressed work week to promote a healthy work/life balance
Industry leading wellness program including: Health, dental, and vision coverage available on first day of hire at no cost to the employee with access to virtual healthcare
Access to Employee and Family Assistance Program
Competitive compensation including: Reimbursement for professional development initiatives and memberships plus access to free online learning resources
Registered Retirement Savings Plan with matching company contributions with access to complimentary financial planning
Employee Stock Purchase Program
Maternity and Parental leave top-up
Vacation, personal days, sick leave, and additional company paid days off