Inspector

Chemring Energetic Devices; Downers Grove (IL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

401(k) match

Life insurance

Parental leave

Tuition assistance

Employer discounts

Job summary

Chemring Energetic Devices in Downers Grove, IL is hiring an Inspector to support Quality Control and Assurance. You will measure parts, inspect per documents, and ensure compliance with customer specs and internal quality systems.

The role requires 2+ years in quality/inspection in regulated environments and hands-on measurement tool experience. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, 401(k) and more. This is an on-site position in Downers Grove, IL.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma is preferred.
• 2+ years of experience in a first-line quality function (auditing, quality systems coordination, or inspection).
• 2+ years of inspection experience in a regulated environment (AS-9100, ISO-9001).

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with CED’s QMS.
• Follow internal procedures, guidelines, and policies.
• Complete inspection activities per required documentation.
• Record data in forms and systems (D365, Kronos).
• Provide daily reports on completed jobs to supervision.
• Record inspection time in systems.
• Initiate and close non-conformance reports with supervision.
• Support internal audits and corrective actions.
• Witness tests and prepare reports when delegated.
• Perform delegated activities under supervision.

Skills

GD&T interpretation

Vision test compliance

Manual dexterity

Customer interaction

MS Office proficiency

Attention to detail

Education

High School diploma

Tools

D365

Kronos

Job description

MULTIPLE OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE

Job Type

Full-time

Description

As Chemring Energetic Devices (CED) celebrates 50 years of building products that protect our country, protect the individual warfighter, and send rockets into outer space, our growth is creating new opportunities to expand our team with talented individuals who want to shape the next era of mission-critical innovation.

CED is well situated in Downers Grove, Illinois - we are located a commuter train ride West of Chicago and a short drive from farmland.

CED's current salary range for this role is $23.50-28.75/hour. At CED, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions may vary based upon, but not limited to education, skills, experience, proficiency, performance, shift, location and geography. In addition to base salary, the total compensation package may also include participation in a bonus, commission or incentive program. CED’s benefit offerings include medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, disability insurance, 401(k) with company match, life insurance and other voluntary supplemental insurance coverages, plus parental leave, adoption assistance, tuition assistance and employer/partner discounts.

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.

Requirements

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• 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:
• Applies applicable measuring techniques with the support of measuring tooling (i.e. callipers, micrometres, etc)
• Records all required data in applicable forms and systems (i.e. D365)
• Provides daily reports on completed jobs to supervision.
• Records inspection time in all applicable systems (Kronos, D365, etc.)
• Initiates and follows through on non-conformance reports (with the support of supervisor or manager) through closure.
• Supports the internal audits as required.
• Supports the corrective actions process as required.
• Support customer required test witnessing and Exam of Product functions.
• When delegated, witnesses 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

Supervisory Responsibility

N/A

Education

• A high school diploma is preferred.

Experience

• 2+ years of experience in a first-line quality function, e.g., auditing, quality systems coordination, or inspection.
• 2+ years of experience in inspection activities on a regulated environment (i.e. AS-9100, ISO-9001, etc.).

SKILLS And QUALIFICATIONS

• Able and capable to interpret blueprints – GD&T.
• Able to 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 explosive 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

Lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, or otherwise moving 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.

The “Know Your Rights” Poster is available here: EEO Know Your Rights

CED’s EEO Policy Statement is available here: EEO Policy Statement

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.