Inspector - Missile & Sys - Sr

Basic Qualifications

Requires a background in electronics/mechanical testing and theory equivalent to completion of a two year program in electronics and physics, and mechanical technology as presented by junior colleges and technical institutes. At least three years of directly related experience in inspection activities associated with vehicle systems and test complexes.

• Read and interpret all types of detail and assembly blueprints, drawings, sketches and circuit diagrams, related to functional systems, structures and instrumentation.
• Certifiable in solder, wire wrap and crimping processes and ordnance handling and processing.
• Additional process certifications may be assigned in Non Destructive Testing (NDT) and hardness testing.
• A complete knowledge of inspection practices and procedures; environmental functional and operational test methods; and a variety of functional and environmental test equipment relating to missiles, support equipment and their components, sub-systems and integration.
• A thorough knowledge of electrical, electronic, hydraulic, pneumatic and mechanical theory and inspection practices as related to missile structures and assemblies.
• Knowledge of shop mathematics including trigonometry and training in Geometric Tolerancing and Dimensioning.
• Ability to use all types of inspection precision measuring instruments.

Job Description

IAM Hourly represented employees who currently work at the main (Sunnyvale/Palo Alto) unit, Santa Cruz, Vandenburg Air Force Base or Eastern Range facilities must apply to open requisitions on Brass Ring to be considered for the position.

• Witness conformance to testing requirements for all tests which utilize electrical, electronic, mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, optical and environmental equipment required to simulate conditions encountered during operations; compare accumulated data with specified requirements and accept those tests which prove product systems, subsystems, and assemblies.
• Inspect vehicle and support equipment parts, and assemblies for conformance to blueprints, inspection standards, specifications and certified processes.
• Perform Quality Assurance (QA) tasks during handling, processing and testing of ordnance assemblies and subassemblies.
• Inspect the installation and hookup of test devices, support equipment, test complexes and recording/control instrumentation used to determine performance characteristics of vehicles, systems, subsystems and assemblies during flight simulation and certification testing.
• Witness test performance, assuring conformance to written test control parameters. Compare accumulated performance data with test procedure criteria and accept those tests meeting requirements.
• Inspect the disassembly, alteration, modification, re-assembly, and test of functional and non-functional items and certify conformance to specifications.
• Ensure completeness and accuracy of all inspection records and test data. Document discrepancies noted during inspection.
• Inspect product assembly and subassembly operations and certify completeness and conformance of workmanship with Company, Customer and contract requirements.
• Inspect the handling, packaging, testing and installation of ordnance components ensuring compliance to safety, product specifications and procedures.
• Set up and operate NDE testing and inspection equipment used to perform magnetic particle, ultrasound and dye penetrant evaluation on casting, machined parts and welded assemblies.
• Inspect intricate machined parts, tooling fixtures, templates, patterns and gages used in fabrication of new, developmental and/or mock-up assemblies for conformance to specifications, workmanship, dimensional accuracy, and blueprints using precision instruments including micrometers, vernier calipers, height gages, gauge blocks, surface plates, and coordinate measuring machine.
• Perform source inspection at outside vendors. All vendor supplied items will be inspected in accordance with blueprints, specification, engineering data, procurement data sheets, and purchase orders. Stamp/approve acceptable items and reject unacceptable items.
• Represent inspection during the investigation of malfunctions and in determining inspection requirements and documentation for rework and repair.
• Maintain, in accordance with current operating procedures, all records of assembly and test operations in a current status and review for completeness prior to final closure.
• Maintain equipment logs and records.
• Use information processing equipment as required to perform the above tasks and perform related duties as assigned.

Desired Skills

• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.
• In-depth knowledge of Fleet Ballistic Missile practices and processes.
• Experience with SAP Quality functions, including QNotes.
• Experience interacting with DCMA and US Government customers.
• Experience with customer relations.
• Basic understanding of Ground Equipment, both electrical & mechanical.
• Experience using precision instruments including micrometers, vernier calipers, height gages, gauge blocks, surface plates, and coordinate measuring machine (CMM).
• Experience with performing source inspection at outside vendor.
• Certified Weld Inspector (CWI).
• Experience operating Coordinate Measuring Machines (CMM).
• Non-Destructive Evaluation (NDE) set up and operating testing experience.
• Inspect handling, packaging, testing, and installation of ordnance components.

Other Important Information

• Ability to work remotely
• Onsite Full-time: The work associated with this position will be performed onsite at a designated Lockheed Martin facility.