Quality Assurance Inspector 1 - 1st Shift

The QA Inspector holds a critical role for the production program, performing precision inspections on parts and finished products, determining methods, sequences, and procedures for inspection, adhering to specifications and quality systems, and meeting customer requirements.

About the role

As a Quality Assurance Inspector 1 you’ll play a critical role in shaping the future of MBDA’s growth, collaborating with top leaders in the defense industry on challenging and impactful projects. MBDA Group is a world‑leading missile systems company with operations in the UK, France, Italy, Germany, and the United States. MBDA Inc., founded in 1986, is the U.S. arm of the group, headquartered in Arlington, VA, with engineering and manufacturing in Huntsville, AL.

Responsibilities

• Perform Incoming Inspections on hardware & material; perform In‑Process and Final Acceptance inspections on MBDA‑produced mechanical, electrical and electro‑mechanical assemblies/sub‑assemblies intended for use by US military.
• Receive & understand information provided in the form of Engineering Drawings, Spec sheets, Parts Lists, Engineering Change Orders, Quality Inspection Plans, Procedures, and Work Instructions.
• Generate reports as needed (records of inspections performed, non‑conformance reports, problem reports, etc.).
• Use on‑line ERP system(s) to document inspection activities and accept/reject hardware/material.
• Track and maintain non‑conformance on the floor.
• Perform work in accordance with (IAW) company Quality Plans, Procedures and Work Instructions.
• Perform FAIs/delta‑FAIs IAW company procedures and/or AS9102.
• Support product sell‑off to customer/government.
• Participate in Continuous Improvement activities.
• Act ethically at all times, respect others, and foster a teamwork environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience working in a Quality department or environment, preferably within a DoD environment.
• Proficient use of hand‑held inspection tools (micrometers, calipers, height gauges, gage blocks, radius gauges, etc.) to perform accurate measurements.
• Experience with a standard suite of inspection tools (gage blocks/pins, thread gauges, height gauges, surface plate, calipers, etc.).
• Experience performing Incoming, In‑process and Final Inspections in a manufacturing facility executing DoD production contracts.
• General computer literacy and ability to use on‑line applications/software to record inspection results.
• Experience generating inspection and non‑conformance reports; ability to read/understand engineering drawings (ANSI/ASME Y14.100‑2013/ASME Y14.5‑2009) and written directions/instructions.
• Knowledge of ANSI/ASQ Z1.4 & Z1.9 Sampling Standards for Quality Control (a plus).
• First Article Inspection (FAI) experience (a plus).
• Experience working in an AS9100/ISO9100 certified facility (a plus).
• Participation in Configuration Change Boards (CCBs) (a plus).
• MRB/FRB (Material Review Board/Failure Review Board) experience (a plus).
• Ability to lift product and parts up to 40 lb, sometimes repetitively.
• Successful completion of On‑The‑Job Training within 90 days of hire.
• Ability to obtain a U.S. security clearance.

Schedule

Monday through Thursday, 5:30 am to 4:00 pm (10‑hour shift with a 30‑minute meal break, four days per week).

Benefits

• Competitive salary.
• Comprehensive health insurance.
• 401(k) savings plan with up to 6 % match and profit‑sharing contribution.
• Life insurance.
• Tuition and professional development assistance.
• 4½‑day workweek.