Receiving Inspector

SUMMARY

The Receiving Inspector assists the Receiving Supervisor and Quality Engineering team in ensuring product quality and compliance. This role works closely with project managers, engineers, and technicians to inspect incoming materials, verify documentation, and support quality assurance activities. This position reports directly to the Receiving Supervisor.

ABOUT US

Karman Space & Defense provides concept-to-production solutions for mission-critical systems on spacecraft, launch vehicles, missiles, hypersonics, and integrated defense systems. We believe that solving the industry's most complex and mission-critical challenges requires relentless determination and a willingness to push the boundaries of possibility. Karman Space & Defense brings to bear unparalleled production capabilities, unmatched engineering expertise, and unflinching analysis to render the impossible, possible.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement *

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Performs inspection of incoming hardware (Receiving Inspection)
• Verifies hardware complies with drawing
• Verifies hardware documentation is complete and correct
• Assists Quality Assurance with preparation of Product Technical Data Packages (TDP)
• Assists Quality Assurance with in-process inspections and tests of product

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

• Required Education: High School Diploma
• Required Experience: Experience with basic measuring instruments and tools. Ability to read and understand blueprints, schematics, drawings and/or technical diagrams.
• Preferred Experience: One year or more experience in a quality assurance role and/or technical field. Experience operating mill and/or lathe machines or operating press brakes and other manufacturing equipment.
• Preferred Experience: Familiarity with AS9100 / ISO 9001.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Must be a U.S. citizen

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities. The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information.

Karman is committed to equal employment opportunity. We will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any legally recognized basis ("protected class") including, but not limited to race; color; religion; genetic information; national origin; sex; pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; age; disability; citizenship status; uniform servicemember status; or any other protected class under federal, state, or local law. Our management is dedicated to ensuring the fulfillment of this policy with respect to hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, termination, recruitment advertising, pay, and other forms of compensation, training, and general treatment during employment.