Inspector III – Material Quality Assurance (MQA)

About the role

You will utilize your inspection experience to help ensure the highest quality products end up on our Programs. You will be part of the Material Quality Assurance (MQA) team, within Operation/Supplier Assurance, where material enters the business, and you are a key part of the verification process that reduces risks to programs and customers. You will ensure our suppliers are providing components and assemblies that meet BAE Systems Space & Mission Systems (SMS) requirements, prevent malicious and counterfeit goods from affecting programs, and will help our nation and the warfighter by providing the best possible products.

Responsibilities

• Inspect procured materials and parts for conformance to engineering drawings, schematics, and specifications; process standards and specifications; and production or process plans
• Obtain and maintain certification for J-STD-001 & IPC-600/610/620 for printed wiring boards and assembly inspections
• Verify received products meet requirements of process standards and specifications utilizing various mechanical inspection equipment, such as calipers, micrometers, thread gages, magnifiers, microscopes, and multimeters
• Utilize optical comparators and more advanced mechanical inspection tools and gages
• Accept or reject material and identify and document anomalies and non-conformances
• Create and maintain inspection records utilizing many different electronic information systems
• Obtain and maintain all process certification required for assigned tasks
• Mentor junior staff and provide input on process improvement
• Maintain a regular and predictable work schedule
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships within the department, the Strategic Business Units, Strategic Capabilities Units and the Company
• Interact appropriately with others in order to maintain a positive and productive work environment
• Perform other duties as necessary

Requirements

This position requires regular in-person engagement by working on-site five days each normally scheduled week in the primary work location. Travel and local commute between company campuses and other possible non-company locations may be required.

On-Site Work Environment

This position requires regular in-person engagement by working on-site five days each normally scheduled week in the primary work location. Travel and local commute between company campuses and other possible non-company locations may be required.

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• Knowledge of Inspection tools for measuring commodities
• Mechanical or Electronic parts experience
• Solid computer skills
• Familiarity with Drawings and schematics
• Comfortable in teamwork environments
• Solid communication skills