Receiving Inspector II

AeroVironment•Simi Valley, CA

9d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Receiving Inspector II performs inspection of purchased parts, materials, components and equipment as materials are received from vendors or subcontractors. This role involves conducting detailed dimensional and visual inspections on critical parts, assemblies, and raw material, including first piece, in-process, incoming, and final. The inspection process utilizes various tools such as calipers, micrometers, gauges, and optical comparators, working from drawings, sketches, and specifications. The inspector will adapt inspection measuring devices and procedures as needed, document findings, produce necessary reports, and determine acceptance or rejection. This position requires judgment in resolving issues and making recommendations, and may involve other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Minimum High School diploma or GED equivalent is required.
Minimum 2 – 4 years of mechanical inspection experience.
Demonstrated knowledge of the requirements, maintenance, and implementation of ISO 9001 and/or AS9100 guidelines required.
Experienced using tools such as calipers, micrometers, gauges and optical comparator.
This position requires traveling to the supplier sites within 100 miles.
Must have a valid driver's license and clean DMV record.
Strong computer skills and proficiency in MS Office Suite needed to document findings and produce inspection reports.
Is highly motivated, committed to high quality standards, and be able to function with minimal supervision.
Demonstrates competency in reading, comprehending, and ensuring compliance to internal standards, drawings, and customer requirements.
Exhibits strong interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills.
Able to excel in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment, where small teams share a broad variety of duties.
Displays strong initiative and drive to accomplish goals and meet company objectives.
Takes ownership and responsibility for current and past work products.
Is committed to learning from mistakes and driven to improve and enhance performance of oneself, others, and the company.
Focuses on teamwork and puts the success of the team above one's own interests.
This position requires access to information that is subject to compliance with the International Traffic Arms Regulations (“ITAR”) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (“EAR”). In order to comply with the requirements of the ITAR and/or the EAR, applicants must qualify as a U.S. person under the ITAR and the EAR, or a person to be approved for an export license by the governing agency whose technology comes under its jurisdiction.
Some positions will require current U.S. Citizenship due to contract requirements.

Nice To Haves

Vocational school or Technical training is preferred or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
Demonstrated familiarity with source inspections and/or audits is desired.
Demonstrates intermediate to advanced drawing interpretation skills.
Demonstrates understanding of geometrical tolerancing and dimensional measurements.

Responsibilities

Conducts detailed dimensional and visual inspections on critical parts, assemblies, and raw material, including first piece, in-process, incoming, and final.
Inspection involves using tools such as; calipers, micrometers, gauges, optical comparator, and more.
Works from drawings, sketches and specifications.
Adapts inspection measuring devices and procedures where necessary.
Documents inspection findings and produces the necessary documentation/reports, establishing acceptance or rejection.
Determines or assists in determining methods, sequences and procedures necessary for inspection.
Works on assignments that are moderately difficult, requiring judgment in resolving issues or in making recommendations.
Other duties as assigned.