Quality Inspector, Product Assurance (Contract/Temporary) Country United States Work Location CA, Van Nuys Job Description ITT Defense and Information Solutions is a top tier US aerospace systems and services provider. ITT's capabilities are aligned with emerging trends to meet the transformational needs of our customers in high-priority areas of national defense and security.
At ITT we do essential things in extraordinary ways. Our values are our compass, our customers are central, our people are inspired and our work is critical. We offer our employees competitive compensation, rewarding work, and the opportunity for career growth and development.
Our Van Nuys facility, located near downtown Los Angeles, boasts a sunny, coastal California lifestyle. We are a global, Fortune 300 employer offering a rich benefits and compensation package with an innovative, dedicated and collaborative workforce. Join us and take advantage of our seasonal 9/80, flexible work-schedule and enjoy a close proximity to beaches, nightlife, theater, concerts and all that LA has to offer!
Our Operations Product Assurance team is looking for a results-oriented Quality Inspector with effective technical and communication skills who can work well performing duties at our Los Angeles facility supporting the development of global solutions for total battlespace situational awareness, electronic warfare & countermeasures.
Assignment responsibilities include inspecting subsystems and complete major systems, including detail assemblies during first article assembly and in-process fabrication.
This professional with be responsible to ensure that all product is complete and that workmanship, both electronic and mechanical, fully comply with company and customer specifications.
Additionally, this professional inspects supplied product as required to support Receiving and Manufacturing Inspection areas. Required Experience: EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE
Requires an Associate's degree in a related Engineering Technology field or equivalent and a minimum of four (4) years of directly related inspector or certified quality technician experience in an ISO 9001 or AS9100 manufacturing/engineering environment. ASQ-Certified Quality Inspector or Bachelor's degree preferred.
Must be proficient in the use of all standard mechanical and electronic inspection tools (i.e. calipers, thread gages, microscope, etc.), understand types of measurement, measurement terminology, the different types of measurement scales, and have basic calibration knowledge.
Must have experience working with ESD products and be certified in IPC-610 and IPC-620 is highly desirable. Must have the ability to become forklift certified.
KNOWLEDGE Must know basic quality terms, definitions and concepts, including basic statistical terms and techniques, how to plot data and how to recognize out-of-control conditions, and the definition of PDCA and understand the team concept.
Must have general knowledge of ASME Y14.5M, working knowledge of GD&T, and must understand the x, y, z coordinate system.
Must have an in-depth knowledge of quality control/inspection principles and military standards and specifications, testing methods, and understand traceability (product, material and calibration).
Must have average level proficiency in Microsoft suite of tools (e.g. Excel, Word, Access, Visio & Project).
ABILITIES Must be able to work effectively in a dynamic team environment, interfacing with personnel at all technical and managerial levels.
Must be able to identify and report nonconforming material.
Must be able to read and interpret blueprints and know definitions of critical, major and minor characteristics, the difference between accuracy and precision and be able to select the appropriate measuring tools and techniques,
Must be able to use inspection planning tools and perform a product audit; determine sample size for lots; pull random samples.
Must be able to make sound, inventive and resourceful decisions regarding work and priorities within area of responsibility to ensure timely inspection and resolution of issues. Desired Skills: Lean or Six-Sigma Green Belt certifications preferred. Clearance Level Required No Clearance Required Minimum Education Requirements Business or Technical School (AA Desired) or Equivalent Percent of Travel Required N/A Work Status Temporary
