Quality Inspector

Job description

The Quality Inspector will be responsible for inspecting electronic assemblies in a high-paced manufacturing environment. U.S. Citizen required and ability to obtain a clearance. Responsibilities: • Accurately and thoroughly inspect electronic assemblies through in-process and final inspection. • Address priorities under time constraints. • Complete and ensure inspection documents are kept current to include first article inspections per AS9102. • Conduct conventional inspection to engineering requirements using height gauges, calipers, micrometers, microscopes, and standard inspection methods. • Rely on instructions and pre-established guidelines/procedures to perform the functions of the job. • Complies with and ensures department compliance with Company health, safety, and environmental policies. • Complies with all applicable U.S. export control and security regulations. • Support positive corrective actions and identification of root cause. • Perform and complete internal containment activity of identified non-conformances. • Act as Source Inspector and other duties as required. Technical Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: • In-process and final inspection experience within the defense industry preferred • FAI, IPC, J-STD and Mil-Spec inspection experience preferred. • Strong interpersonal skills; able to foster productive working relationships. • Ability to interpret schematics, drawings or work instructions • Must be able to simultaneously manage several priorities. • Must be detail oriented organized, and self-motivated. • Ability to handle complex situations and solve complex problems. • Ability to work effectively under pressure to meet deadlines. • Knowledge of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) a plus • Ability to process and analyze technical and business information. • Ability to work in a team environment with strong communication skills (verbal & written), ability to interact via telephone & email with co-workers & suppliers. • Individual may be required to sit, stand, walk regularly and occasionally lift 0-30 pounds. • Ability to remain seated for up to 5 hours at a time. • Ability to demonstrate leadership ability and obtain results through others. • Ability to perform problem analysis and resolution. • Lean/Six Sigma experience a plus. Experience: • 1-3 years of electronics inspection experience preferred. • Solid experience and understanding of IPC, J-STD, and Mil-Spec inspection methods. • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook and ERP • Active IPC-610 and IPC-620 experience certifications preferred. • SMT Inspection Experience preferred. Education: High school diploma or general education degree (GED) equivalent from a vocational school or 5 years related experience and/or training. Security: U.S. Citizen required and ability to obtain a clearance. Smiths Interconnect, is a global leader in the design and manufacture of high-performance interconnect solutions. Our products are used in mission-critical applications across industries such as aerospace, defense, telecommunications, and industrial markets. At Smiths Interconnect, we are committed to innovation, quality, and providing cutting-edge solutions that connect the world’s most demanding systems. Smiths Interconnect is part of Smiths Group. For over 170 years, Smiths has been pioneering progress by engineering for a better future. We serve millions of people every year, to help create a safer, more efficient and productive, and better-connected world across four global markets: energy, security & defense, space & aerospace and general industrial. Listed on the London Stock Exchange, Smiths employs c.16,000 colleagues in over 50 countries.