Quality Inspector II

Elbit America is a leading provider of high-performance products, system solutions, and support services focusing on the defense, homeland security, commercial aviation, and medical instrumentation markets. With facilities throughout the United States, Elbit Systems of America is dedicated to supporting those who contribute daily to the safety and security of the United States.

About the role

Under minimal supervision, perform complex inspections involving difficult set-ups, adjustments, and very close tolerances on a wide variety of mechanical, electrical, and/or optical assemblies. Works from blueprints, process sheets, MIL-specs, written and verbal instructions, and established inspection procedures.

Responsibilities

• Uses instruments and gages properly, ensures proper care, maintenance, and accuracy, including:
  • Hand tools (e.g., calipers, micrometers, linear scales)
  • Gages (e.g., pins, thread, custom gages)
  • Optical tools (e.g., comparators, profiles, microscopes)
  • Electronic measuring equipment (e.g., CMM, Profilometer, Elcometer – Coating Thickness)
• Reads and interprets blueprints and engineering drawings with respect to dimensioning and tolerancing.
• Checks first piece/set-up when directed by the QA Manager.
• Assists the QA Manager in maintaining inspection records and file system, as defined by the quality manual and related procedures.
• Recommends changes in design, tooling, or methods to improve quality.
• Maintains a neat, clean, and FOD-free workplace.
• Inspects completed parts and assemblies; verifies correctness of documentation and routes material to the next operation or rejects material and prepares a rejection report.
• Performs in-process inspection as directed.
• Assists the QA Manager in gage control, ensuring all inspection equipment is calibrated and in working condition in a manufacturing setting.
• Attends training and other related events as directed by QA Manager.
• Performs additional duties and functions as directed by the QA Manager.

Requirements

• High school diploma required.
• One to three years’ experience in QA Inspections in the Aerospace Industry or Machine Shop environment.
• Defense Industry experience required.

Benefits

• Most locations offer a 9/80 schedule, providing every other Friday off.
• Competitive compensation & 401(k) program.
• Robust medical, dental, vision, & disability coverage with qualified wellness discounts.
• Basic Life Insurance and additional Life & AD&D Insurances available.
• Flexible Vacation & PTO.
• Paid Parental Leave.
• Generous Employee Referral Program.
• Voluntary Benefits Available: Longer Term Care, Legal, Identity Theft, Pet Insurance, and more.
• Voluntary Tricare Supplement available for military retirees.