Quality Inspector

Teledyne FLIR; Elkridge (MD); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Teledyne FLIR Defense in Elkridge is seeking a Quality Inspector to perform receiving inspection on metal fabricated and machined parts, review FAIs, and assist with dispositioning nonconforming product to keep production on schedule.

You will use calipers, micrometers and GD&T to verify measurements, enter results into SharePoint and SAP, collaborate with Production, Engineering and Purchasing, and support supplier quality activities.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 3 - 5 years of prior experience in a manufacturing environment strongly preferred.
• Working knowledge of GD&T strongly preferred.
• Familiar with reviewing First Article Inspection (FAI) documents from suppliers.
• Able to read mechanical prints.
• Able to use calipers, micrometers, depth gauges and other measurement tooling.
• Knowledgeable about various welding types, weld processes, and how to use weld gauges.
• Familiar with metal working, fasteners, and machine shop processes.
• Experience using Keyence Optical Comparators a plus.
• Strong computer skills and experience with Microsoft Office.
• Must be detail-oriented and able to prioritize.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Able and willing to occasionally lift 50 pounds, climb ladders, crawl under vehicles for inspection purposes and consistently stand for long periods of time.

Responsibilities

• Inspect parts in accordance with receiving inspection instructions.
• Review Nonconforming Material Tags and take appropriate actions.
• Enter inspection results and data into SharePoint and SAP, generate reports.
• Use first article package requirements to verify vendor part quality.
• Use hand-tools for measurements and read mechanical prints.
• Communicate with Production, Engineering, Purchasing and Vendors to resolve issues.
• Other duties as assigned and business needs dictate.

Skills

GD&T

Reading mechanical prints

First Article Inspection (FAI)

Calipers & micrometers

Data entry (SharePoint SAP)

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Depth gauges

SharePoint

SAP

Keyence Optical Comparators

Job description

Teledyne FLIR in Elkridge is a manufacturer of high-tech robotic and security systems. The Quality Inspector performs receiving inspection of metal fabricated & machined parts and electronic components, reviews and/or performs First Article Inspections (FAIs), and assists with processing/dispositioning nonconforming product. This position is critical to the success of the quality and schedule of production processes.

Primary Job Duties & Responsibilities:

• Inspect parts in accordance with receiving inspection instructions. Inspections consist of inspection to prints, visual inspections, tests, etc. Will ensure FAIs have been completed when necessary, and work with Procurement/Quality team on failed FAIs or incoming inspections.
• Review Nonconforming Material Tags, enter them into Nonconforming System, and take appropriate actions (quarantine, review with Production, Engineering, Purchasing, etc.).
• Enter inspection results and data into SharePoint and SAP, generate reports for organization on supplier performance.
• Use first article package requirements to verify vendor part quality.
• Use hand-tools for measurements.
• Read mechanical prints for inspections.
• Work with various teams and effectively communicate with Production, Engineering, Purchasing, and outside Vendors to resolve issues with parts/products.
• Other duties as assigned and business needs dictate.

Job Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 3 - 5 years of prior experience in a manufacturing environment strongly preferred.
• Working knowledge of GD&T strongly preferred.
• Familiar with reviewing First Article Inspection (FAI) documents from suppliers.
• Able to read mechanical prints.
• Able to use calipers, micrometers, depth gauges and other measurement tooling.
• Knowledgeable about various welding types, weld processes, and how to use weld gauges.
• Familiar with metal working, fasteners, and machine shop processes.
• Experience using Keyence Optical Comparators a plus.
• Strong computer skills and experience with Microsoft Office.
• Must be detail-oriented and able to prioritize.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Able and willing to occasionally lift 50 pounds, climb ladders, crawl under vehicles for inspection purposes and consistently stand for long periods of time.

Applicants must be either a U.S. citizen, U.S. national, legal permanent resident, asylee, refugee or must be eligible to apply for and obtain the appropriate export control license from the U.S. Departments of State or Commerce.

About Teledyne FLIR Defense

Join Teledyne FLIR Defense, where we're dedicated to supporting critical missions with an exciting range of cutting-edge technologies. Our products include advanced surveillance sensors, unmanned air and ground vehicles, sensing devices used to detect chemicals, biological agents, radiation and explosives, and a host of other solutions that help warfighters, first responders, and search-and-rescue teams do their jobs better.

We're looking for passionate innovators eager to shape the future of the Defense and Public Safety industries. If you’re mission-driven to globally collaborate on solutions that can change the battlefield and save lives, we invite you to explore our current opportunities.