Mechanical Inspector

Teledyne Brown Engineering; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Teledyne Brown Engineering in Huntsville, Alabama is looking for a Quality Assurance Inspector to oversee product inspections and ensure compliance with specifications. The role includes testing and auditing incoming components and manufactured products, along with documenting inspection findings.

Applicants should have a high school diploma, vocational training, and at least two years of related experience. Skills in analytical reasoning, problem solving, and technical communication are essential. This is a full-time position with day shift hours.

Qualifications

• High school diploma plus vocational training and 2 years of related experience or equivalent.
• Familiarity with ISO and AS9100 preferred.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing/6 Sigma/Kaizen.

Responsibilities

• Perform inspections and audits for quality assurance programs.
• Inspect and test manufactured products for conformance to specifications.
• Document and report inspection findings.

Skills

Analytical

Problem Solving

Technical Skills

Oral/Written Communication

Teamwork

Ethics

Organizational Support

Planning/Organizing

Professionalism

Judgment

Quality

Quantity

Safety and Security

Adaptability

Dependability

Attendance/Punctuality

Initiative

Education

High school diploma

Vocational or technical training

Tools

MS Outlook

MS Excel

MS Word

CMM programming/operation software

PCDMIS software

Job description

Company Overview

Teledyne Technologies Incorporated provides enabling technologies for industrial growth markets that require advanced technology and high reliability. These markets include aerospace and defense, factory automation, air and water quality environmental monitoring, electronics design and development, oceanographic research, deepwater oil and gas exploration and production, medical imaging and pharmaceutical research.

Job Description

Under general supervision, performs product inspection and/or audits of quality assurance programs. Performs sampling and testing of incoming components and raw materials, packaging line and manufacturing inspections. Inspects and tests product manufactured or processed by suppliers to ensure conformance to requirements and specifications. Identifies material and processes as conforming or nonconforming. Writes simple reports of findings for review. Enters required data into system. Follows established procedures on routine work, minimal guidance on established procedures. Will receive instruction on new assignments.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Analyze and interpret drawings, data, manuals, and other materials to determine specifications, inspection and testing procedures, adjustment and certification methods, formulas, and measuring instruments required.
• Inspect, test, or measure materials, products, installations, or work for conformance to specifications which include mechanical, electrical and/or chemical inspections.
• Notify supervisors and other personnel of production problems, and assist in identifying and correcting these problems.
• Discuss inspection results with those responsible for products, and recommend necessary corrective actions.
• Record inspection or test data, such as weights, temperatures, grades, or moisture content, and quantities inspected or graded.
• Mark items with details such as grade or acceptance‑rejection status.
• Measure dimensions of products to verify conformance to specifications, using measuring instruments such as rulers, calipers, gauges, or micrometers.
• Compare colors, shapes, textures, or grades of products or materials with color charts, templates, or samples to verify conformance to standards.
• Write test or inspection reports describing results, recommendations, or needed repairs.
• Prepare first article reports and enter required data into computer.
• Document inspection findings and complete rejection reports.
• Ensure raw materials, in‑process and finished products meet company standards.
• May apply approval or rejection labels to bulk raw materials once analytical data is evaluated.
• May assess draft and final label copy, utilizing knowledge of labeling regulations.
• Minimize down time by reducing production rework and recalls.
• Follow established process/procedures for discarding or rejecting products, materials, or equipment not meeting specifications.
• Other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This job has no supervisory responsibilities but may include providing technical leadership to lower-level technicians.

Competencies

• Analytical – Collects and researches data.
• Problem Solving – Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; gathers and analyzes information skillfully; works well in group problem solving situations.
• Technical Skills – Pursues training and development opportunities; strives to continuously build knowledge and skills.
• Oral/Written Communication – Listens and gets clarification; responds well to questions; records data; writes clearly and informatively; able to read and interpret written information.
• Teamwork – Gives and welcomes feedback; contributes to building a positive team spirit; supports everyone’s efforts to succeed.
• Ethics – Treats people with respect; works with integrity and ethically.
• Organizational Support – Follows policies and procedures; supports organization’s goals and values.
• Planning/Organizing – Uses time efficiently.
• Professionalism – Approaches others in a tactful manner; accepts responsibility for own actions; follows through on commitments.
• Judgment – Exhibits sound and accurate judgment; includes appropriate people in decision-making process.
• Quality – Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; applies feedback to improve performance; monitors own work to ensure quality.
• Quantity – Meets productivity standards; completes work in a timely manner; strives to increase productivity.
• Safety and Security – Observes safety and security procedures including using PPE as required and wearing company issued badge when on company property; reports potentially unsafe conditions; uses equipment and material properly.
• Adaptability – Adapts to changes in the work environment.
• Dependability – Follows instructions, responds to management direction.
• Attendance/Punctuality – Is consistently at work and on time.
• Initiative – Asks for and offers help when needed.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience

Requires a high school diploma and some degree of vocational or technical training and a minimum of 2 years of directly related experience and/or equivalent combination of education and experience in a directly related field.

Experience With The Following Is Highly Preferred

• CMM programming/operation experience with Zeiss Calypso, Hexagon PCDMIS, or Wenzel OpenDMIS software.
• Laser Tracker/Laser Scanner programming/operation with PCDMIS software.

Language Skills

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively with other employees of organization.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Computer Skills

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of MS Outlook, MS Excel and MS Word software.

Position may require one or more of the following (Site/CBU Specific)

Other Essential Duties

• Follows all import/export requirements, consulting with facility import/export personnel as required.

Other Skills And Abilities

• Basic Knowledge of ISO and/or AS9100.
• Working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing/6 Sigma/Kaizen.
• Knowledge of specific software (design, analysis, ERP…).

Other Qualifications

• US Citizenship with ability to attain/maintain government security clearance.

Schedule

• Day Shift: 5 days a week; 8-hour shifts.

EEO Statement

Teledyne and all of our employees are committed to conducting business with the highest ethical standards. We require all employees to comply with all applicable laws, regulations, rules and regulatory orders. Our reputation for honesty, integrity and high ethics is as important to us as our reputation for making innovative sensing solutions.

Teledyne is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age, or any other characteristic or non‑merit based factor made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws.