Quality Inspector IV

Job Summary

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI), an affiliate of General Atomics, is a world leader in proven, reliable remotely piloted aircraft and tactical reconnaissance radars, as well as advanced high-resolution surveillance systems.

We have an exciting opportunity for a first shift CMM Quality Inspector to join our Mechanical Inspection team in the QA department of our ASI Division. this position is responsible for inspecting a wide variety of parts, and assemblies including using Coordinate Measuring Machines (CMM) with PC-DMIS and a Romer Arm to ensure compliance with customer requirements, company specifications, and quality standards. Sets up, operates, inspects, tests, and adjusts new and reworked tools, dies, gauges, jigs, fixtures, and CMM equipment for conformance to engineering drawings and specifications. Maintains, processes, and compiles a variety of confidential and sensitive electronic and hard copy reports, records, and statistics. Assignments are typically non-routine, requiring judgment and assessment to resolve moderately complex issues. May also conduct inspections at customer or vendor sites.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Inspects 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 prepare, update and maintain calibration computer databases.
• May observe testing and provide oversight, as necessary, to verify compliance with requirements.
• Communicate discrepancies with Engineering and other internal groups.
• May interact with and provide responses to regulatory agencies and customers during their audits and review of company inspection and calibration activities.
• May monitor and verify quality ln accordance with statistical process or other control procedures.
• May coordinate the procurement of standard materials, services and parts for inspections.
• 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

We recognize and appreciate the value and contributions of individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences and welcome all qualified individuals to apply.

Job Qualifications

• 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, and three or more years of progressive experience in mechanical inspection. May substitute additional experience in lieu of formal education and training.
• Must possess:
  • Hands-on experience using Coordinate Measuring Machines (CMMs), using PC-DMIS including setup, operation, and interpretation of results.
  • Ability to read and understand engineering drawings and specifications in accordance with ASME Y14.5 and perform mathematical computations.
  • A strong knowledge and background in GD&T, including but not limited to interpreting and inspecting true position, profile of a surface and line, parallelism, perpendicularity, concentricity, circularity, cylindricity, flatness, straightness, angularity, runout and total runout, symmetry, basic dimensions, and datum reference frames. Must also understand feature control frames and material condition modifiers such as MMC and LMC, and how these apply to part inspection and CMM measurement results.
  • Good communication skills to effectively Interface with all levels of employees including management.
  • Ability to interpret complex information and respond to a variety of complex issues.
  • Ability to maintain the confidentiality of sensitive information
  • Good computer skills.
• Ability to work independently or in a team environment is essential as is the ability to work extended hours and weekends as required.
• Must be able to adapt to various working conditions
• AWS Welding Inspector Certification or welding inspection experience highly desired.
• Romer Arm experience highly desired.
• Experience with ISO 9001 and Blue Light Scanner is a plus.