Flight Hardware Inspector

Job Description

Job Description

SUMMARY :

Without the strength of our Quality team, we would not be able to offer the industry-leading service we’re known for. We’re seeking an experienced Flight Hardware Inspector Professional. The ideal candidate will have proven industry experience as a Flight Hardware Inspector.

As a strong communicator and skilled hands-on Flight Hardware Inspector, you will support various departments in the following areas : - Flight Hardware Inspector- Review and perform inspection of product and data. Configuration management auditing to AS 9100 and Karman QMS requirements. Must be able to explain the respective role within the QMS and how their role contributes to quality (Ref. Quality Procedures). Shall contribute to product conformity as apart to their daily job function and shall contribute to product safety (Ref. job travelers and the Injury and Illness Prevention Program Handbook). Shall also be aware of ethical behavior and conduct themselves accordingly to Karman policies and procedures (Ref. Employee Handbook).

ABOUT US :

KARMAN SPACE & DEFENSE : Karman is the market leading suppliers of metallic and composite flight hardware and sub-assemblies for the space, missile, and hypersonic markets. Karman offers an unprecedented capability set to customers, creating a supply chain solution in a historically fragmented supply base. The Karman team draws on in-house expertise in engineering & design, precision machining, large part forming, welding, heat age, finishing, assembly, ablative & insulative composites, and other capabilities to serve as a strategic partner to customers. Karman is headquartered in greater Los Angeles and currently has 5 locations in Southern California, 1 location in Mukilteo, Washington and 1 location in Wilsonville, Oregon.

DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Maintain and Realize AS 9100 procedures and continuous improvement efforts.
• Work within the Quality Department in the inspection and validation of flight hardware including the related documentation needed for the processing flight hardware.
• Participate and aid in the preparation of Customer Conformity Reviews.
• Understand and read Engineering Drawings & Models, aiding Quality inspection in the Bubbled Drawings Data Pack preparation.
• Interact and support customer inspection (Source).
• Review and understand customer quality requirements and Karman quality requirements on a job-by-job basis.
• Support Karman manufacturing with inspection and engineering needs.
• Support production schedule activities including requested overtime needs with availability.
• Ensure products within the Karman production SCOPE of assigned work does not have non-conforming product delivered unintentionally to the customer.
• Be a good team player both within the quality department and jointly with production. Able to support the needs of the entire QMS.
• To use the procedures and tools within the AS 9100 QMS to the intent of the standard and to the intent of Karman fabricating.
• Must understand how customer products are impacted in the event of failure.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS :

EDUCATION AND / OR EXPERIENCE :

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WORK ENVIRONMENT :

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ITAR REQUIREMENTS :

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS : No travel required for this position.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS : As a federal contractor, Karman Space & Defense is committed to compliance with all federal employment eligibility requirements. We participate in E-Verify, a web-based system that allows enrolled employers to confirm the eligibility of their employees to work in the United States. As an E-Verify employer, federal compliance mandates that we require documentation to verify your identity and employment authorization upon hire.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Equal Opportunity Employer / Protected Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities. The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.

Karman is committed to equal employment opportunity. We will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any legally recognized basis (“protected class”) including, but not limited to race; color; religion; genetic information; national origin; sex; pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; age; disability; citizenship status; uniform servicemember status; or any other protected class under federal, state, or local law. Our management is dedicated to ensuring the fulfillment of this policy with respect to hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, termination, recruitment advertising, pay, and other forms of compensation, training, and general treatment during employment.