Inspector B

Draper

Massachusetts

On-site

USD 51,000 - 73,000

Full time

36 hours ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Work-life balance programs
Museum/cultural discounts

Job summary

Draper is seeking an Inspector B to perform inspections of purchased parts, materials, and assemblies to ensure they meet quality standards. You will interpret drawings and specifications, sample, test, and document inspection results throughout manufacturing processes.

Successful candidates will have a high school diploma with technical schooling or equivalent experience, plus QA inspection expertise. The role emphasizes meticulous reporting, safety compliance, and working with minimal

Qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalent, plus two years of technical schooling related to engineering, science, and/or mathematics.
  • Two years of technical schooling may be satisfied through: Associates degree in an engineering or science program; Five college credit technical courses in engineering/science/math; One college writing class can be counted toward the five courses; Quality Inspector Certification (CQI) from ASQ.

Responsibilities

  • Perform inspections on a variety of materials, components, assemblies, and/or systems.
  • Document work results and generate inspection reports.
  • Types of inspections include visual, workmanship, dimensional, and electrical.
  • Documents work results and generates inspection reports.
  • Comply with safety and security rules and observe good housekeeping practices.
  • Accomplishes assignments with minimum direct supervision.

Skills

Read drawings
Instruction following
MS Word/Excel

Education

HS diploma or equivalent
Associates degree or engineering/SCI
Quality Inspector CQI (ASQ)
Five college credit courses in engineering/science/math
One writing class counted toward five

Job description

Overview

Draper is an independent, nonprofit research and development company headquartered in Cambridge, MA. The 2,000+ employees of Draper tackle important national challenges with a promise of delivering successful and usable solutions. From military defense and space exploration to biomedical engineering, lives often depend on the solutions we provide. Our multidisciplinary teams of engineers and scientists work in a collaborative environment that inspires the cross-fertilization of ideas necessary for true innovation. For more information about Draper, visit www.draper.com.

Overview

Draper is an independent, nonprofit research and development company headquartered in Cambridge, MA. The 2,000+ employees of Draper tackle important national challenges with a promise of delivering successful and usable solutions. From military defense and space exploration to biomedical engineering, lives often depend on the solutions we provide. Our multidisciplinary teams of engineers and scientists work in a collaborative environment that inspires the cross-fertilization of ideas necessary for true innovation. For more information about Draper, visit www.draper.com.

Job Description Summary

The Inspector B is responsible for performing inspections and/or audits of purchased parts, materials, equipment and quality control programs. Interprets manufacturing drawings, diagrams, specifications and lists to approve or reject units or systems for in-process or final assemblies. Performs sampling and testing of incoming components and raw materials. Ensures raw materials, in-process, and finished products meet company standards. Determines or assists in determining methods and procedures necessary for inspection.

Duties/Responsibilities
  • Perform inspections on a variety of materials, components, assemblies, and/or systems.
  • Document work results and generates inspection reports.
  • Types of inspections include visual, workmanship, dimensional, and electrical.
  • Documents work results and generates inspection reports.
  • Complies with safety and security rules and observes good housekeeping practices.
  • Accomplishes assignments with minimum direct supervision.
Job Description:
  • Perform inspections on a variety of materials, components, assemblies, and/or systems.
  • Document work results and generates inspection reports.
  • Types of inspections include visual, workmanship, dimensional, and electrical.
  • Documents work results and generates inspection reports.
  • Complies with safety and security rules and observes good housekeeping practices.
  • Accomplishes assignments with minimum direct supervision.
Skills
  • Able to use and interpret engineering drawings, sketches, and work to inspection procedures.
  • Able to follow and execute to verbal and written instructions.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft applications such as Word and Excel.
Education

Employees hired into the classification after TBD, 2012

Employees must satisfy either the Education or Experience qualification requirements.

High school diploma or its equivalent, plus two years of technical schooling related to engineering, science, and/or mathematics.

The two years of technical schooling may be satisfied through one of the following:

  • An Associates degree in an engineering or science program
  • Five college credit technical courses in the area of engineering, science, and/or mathematics.
  • One college level writing class can be counted toward the five courses.
  • Quality Inspector Certification (CQI) from the American Society for Quality (ASQ)
Experience
  • If the employee satisfies the Education requirement, a minimum of two(2) years of experience is required in a quality assurance organization performing tasks related to the inspection of either mechanical or electronic commodities.
  • If the employee does not satisfies the Education requirement, a minimum of four(4) years of experience is required in a quality assurance organization performing tasks related to the inspection of either *mechanical or electronic commodities.
  • Typical Mechanical Inspection Commodities – Machined stampings, moldings, castings, threaded components, sheet metal parts, and bearings.
  • Typical Electronic Inspection Commodities - electronic components, printed wiring boards, circuit card assemblies, wafer die, MCM/MEMs products, harnesses, connectors, or other electro-mechanical assemblies.
Employees hired into the classification before TBD, 2012
  • High school graduate or equivalent.
  • Minimum of two years experience as a precision mechanical inspector, sound knowledge of shop practices is required.
Job Location - City:

Cambridge

Job Location - State:

Massachusetts

Job Location - Postal Code:

02139-3563

The US base salary range for this full-time position is $45.13 - $45.13. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target salaries for the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Union ranges will be in compliance with the collective bargaining agreement's approved rates by location and role. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process. Please note that the compensation details listed in US role postings reflect the base salary only, and does not include bonuses or benefits.

Our work is very important to us, but so is our life outside of work. Draper supports many programs to improve work-life balance including workplace flexibility, employee clubs ranging from photography to yoga, health and finance workshops, off site social events and discounts to local museums and cultural activities.

Draper is committed to creating an inclusive environment. We understand the value of inclusivity and its impact on a high-performance culture. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. Draper is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, please contact hr@draper.com.

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