Fairbanks Morse Defense · 1 week ago
BIRD77676 - QA Inspector - BIRD
Fairbanks Morse Defense, 3719 Industrial Road, Pascagoula, Mississippi, United States of America
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
2+ years expFairbanks Morse Defense is a leading marine defense contractor specializing in naval power technology. The Quality Inspector will ensure the dimensional accuracy, material integrity, and overall quality of propulsion components, supporting foundry, machining, and finishing operations critical to ship performance and safety.
Consumer ElectronicsEnergyManufacturingMarine TechnologyMilitary
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Perform dimensional inspections and determine acceptability against applicable standards or specifications
Perform Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) inspections, including Visual Testing (VT) and Liquid Penetrate Testing (LPT), and determine acceptability against standards or specifications
Provide inspection and quality documentation support for Manufacturing Engineering
Perform Pitchometer floor layouts for large, fixed-pitch propellers
Accurately document and maintain inspection and quality records
Maintain the calibration database and report any Out-of-Tolerance (OOT) tooling
Report results of in-process and final inspections to the Quality Manager
Perform receiving inspections of purchased goods and materials
Create, issue, and close out Non-conformance Reports (NCRs) and Corrective Action Requests (CARs) as required
Review quality documentation for accuracy, currency, and relevance; update documentation as needed
Perform in-process audits within the foundry, finishing, and machining departments to ensure compliance with established processes and policies
Adhere to all prescribed safety rules and regulations
Perform other duties as assigned by the Quality Manager
Qualification
Required
High School diploma or equivalent with a minimum of 2 years of manufacturing and/or inspection experience
Working knowledge and hands-on use of standard measuring and test equipment
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel and Word
Ability to lift items weighing up to 50 lbs., including in awkward or confined positions
Ability to safely operate forklifts, cranes, and various material-handling equipment
U.S. Citizenship is required and the ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance
This role requires access or potential access to Unclassified Naval Nuclear Propulsion Information (NOFORN)
Candidates must provide proof of U.S. citizenship (U.S. Passport, Birth Certificate, or Naturalization Certificate) and attest that they do not hold dual citizenship
Preferred
Experience with Laser Tracking/Scanning systems (FARO, Leica, Keyence)
Proficiency with PolyWorks Inspector and PolyWorks Modeler software
Additional experience with NDT testing methods and procedures
Background in finishing operations and machine shop environments
Benefits
100% tuition reimbursement, empowering continued education, certifications, and career development
Annual company performance-based bonus program
Robust 401(k) retirement plan to help you build long-term financial confidence
Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurances
Paid time off
Paid holidays
Paid parental leave
Company
Fairbanks Morse Defense
Fairbanks Morse Defense worldwide leader in engine technology & manufacturing, provides diesel engines and generator sets for marine power.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2019-12-13Acquired
Leadership Team
Mike Clark
President - Fairbanks Morse Engine / COO - Fairbanks Morse Defense
Tim Oswald
Chief Human Resources Officer
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