Inspector

Chemring Nobel AS; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 32,373 - 39,606; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plans

Dental insurance

401(k) with generous match

11 paid holidays

5 paid sick days

Paid vacation

Job summary

A leading defense contractor in Chicago is hiring an Inspector to support quality control tasks. The role involves measuring parts, conducting visual inspections, and ensuring compliance with internal and external specifications. Ideal candidates will have 2+ years in quality roles and experience in regulated environments. Responsibilities include following company procedures, completing inspection reports, and supporting audits. This position offers competitive pay and benefits, including medical, vision, and 401(k) matching.

Qualifications

• 2+ years in a first-line quality function (auditing, quality systems coordination, or inspection).
• 2+ years in inspection activities in a regulated environment (AS-9100, ISO-9001).
• Must pass a vision test (including color test).

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with CED’s Quality Management System (QMS).
• Complete inspection activities per applicable documentation and requirements.
• Record daily reports on completed jobs to supervision.

Skills

Ability to interpret blueprints – GD&T

Manual dexterity to manipulate delicate parts and instruments

Computational skills in MS Office (Word, Excel, D365)

Comfortable interacting with customer quality representatives and inspectors

Ability to work in fast-paced environments

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Measuring instruments (calipers, micrometers)

MS Office (Word, Excel)

D365

Job description

Job Summary

The Inspector supports the Quality Control Supervisor and/or Quality Assurance Manager with all aspects related to control and inspection, involving but not limited to measuring parts with the appropriate and applicable measurement instrument, conducting visual inspection of parts per governing documents, and supporting compliance with customer specifications, internal quality system, regulatory requirements, and applicable laws.

Key Opportunities

• Exciting growth – Our work supports major space and defense programs.
• Impactful work – Help manufacture components critical to national security.
• Fast‑paced environment
• Join a high‑performing team in a thriving industry
• Ready to make an impact? Apply today to be part of our mission‑critical team!

CED strives to pay a competitive wage in the industry and regional market. The pay range for this position is US$23.50/hr to 28.75/hr. Benefits include eligibility to participate in one of three different BCBS of IL medical plans, Dental (SunLife), Vision (EyeMed), Life and Disability Insurance, 401(k) with a generous 6% match, 11 paid holidays, and 5 paid sick days (based on a full year of employment) and paid vacation.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for ensuring compliance with CED’s QMS.
• Responsible to follow and comply with internal procedures, guidelines, and policies.
• Responsible for completing inspection activities per applicable documentation and requirements:
• Apply applicable measuring techniques with the support of measuring tooling (e.g., calipers, micrometers, etc).
• Record all required data in applicable forms and systems (e.g., D365).
• Provide daily reports on completed jobs to supervision.
• Record inspection time in all applicable systems (Kronos, D365, etc.).
• Initiate and follow through on non‑conformance reports (with the support of supervisor or manager) through closure.
• Support internal audits as required.
• Support the corrective actions process as required.
• Support customer‑required test witnessing and exam of product functions.
• When delegated, witness test, prepare test reports, and acceptance data packages.
• Responsible for completing delegated activities under the guidance of the Chief Inspector or Quality Supervisor.
• Responsible for completing any other designated and/or delegated activities and responsibilities, directly or indirectly.

Other Job Functions

• Follow all company policies and procedures.
• Other duties/responsibilities as assigned.
• Comply with government and corporate laws, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.

Qualifications

• Education: A high school diploma is preferred.
• Experience: 2+ years in a first‑line quality function (e.g., auditing, quality systems coordination, or inspection).
• Experience: 2+ years in inspection activities in a regulated environment (e.g., AS‑9100, ISO‑9001, etc.).
• Ability to interpret blueprints – GD&T.
• Must pass a vision test (including color test).
• Manual dexterity to manipulate delicate parts and instruments.
• Comfortable interacting with customer quality representatives and inspectors.
• Computational skills in MS Office (Word, Excel, D365).
• Demonstrable intermediate to advanced skills in MS Office.
• Able to work in a fast‑paced environment with low/high volume and high mix configuration.
• Must be eligible to possess explosives under the Safe Explosives Act of 2003 (as amended) as required by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms (ATF) for all employees of Chemring Energetic Devices.

Physical and Other Requirements

Lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects weighing up to 25 pounds occasionally, and/or a negligible amount of weight frequently. Involves sitting most of the time but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. Routine use of a computer and extended periods of sitting at a desk.

Disclaimer

The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and essential job functions of this position. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Employees will be expected to perform other job functions and duties as may be needed and/or required.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Chemring Energetic Devices is an equal‑opportunity employer. We evaluate applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, and other legally protected characteristics.

Chemring Energetic Devices is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please send an email to Human Resources at [e-mail] or call 630-969-0620 and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

CED’s EEO Policy Statement is available here. The “Know Your Rights” Poster is available here: EEO Know Your Rights.