Quality Inspector

General Atomics; Tupelo (MS); On-site; USD 40,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

General Atomics is seeking a Quality Inspector in Tupelo, responsible for inspecting parts and assemblies to ensure compliance with specifications and quality standards. This role requires a high school diploma and significant experience in inspection, emphasizing customer focus and teamwork. Candidates will engage with engineering drawings and various quality assurance processes.

Qualifications

• Two or more years of experience in electrical, mechanical, or metrology inspection.
• Familiarity with ISO 9001 and ASME Y14.5.
• Ability to work independently or in a team.

Responsibilities

• Inspects machined parts to ensure compliance with regulatory guidelines.
• Sets up and calibrates measuring and test equipment.
• Monitors and verifies quality in accordance with control procedures.

Skills

Ability to read engineering drawings

Customer focus

Mathematical computations

Effective communication

Confidentiality maintenance

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

General Atomics Electromagnetic Systems (GA-EMS) designs and manufactures first-of-a-kind electromagnetic and electric power generation systems. GA-EMS’ expanding portfolio of specialized products and integrated system solutions support critical fleet, space systems and satellites, missile defense, power and energy, and process and monitoring applications for defense, industrial, and commercial customers worldwide.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Quality Inspector in Tupelo!

Under general supervision this position is responsible for inspecting parts, assemblies, tooling fixtures, and material to ensure compliance with customer requirements, company specifications, and quality requirements. Sets up, operates, inspects, tests, and adjusts new and reworked tools, dies, gauges, jigs and fixtures for conformance to engineering drawings and specifications. Maintains, processes, and updates confidential and sensitive electronic and hard copy reports, records and statistics.

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Inspects machined parts, components, assemblies and materials to ensure compliance with appropriate regulatory guidelines (Military Standards, ASTM and ANSI, and ASME Code).
• Sets up and calibrates measuring and test equipment and schedules service and repair of equipment. May maintain calibration computer databases.
• May observe testing and provide oversight, as necessary, to verify compliance with requirements. May perform nondestructive examinations on various metallic and nonmetallic materials, parts, and assemblies using methods such as penetrant, hi-pot and hardness testing.
• May monitor and verify quality in accordance with statistical process or other control procedures.
• Responsible for observing all laws, regulations, and other applicable obligations wherever and whenever business is conducted on behalf of the Company. Expected to work in a safe manner in accordance with established operating procedures and practices.
• Other duties as assigned or required.

We recognize and appreciate the value and contributions of individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences and welcome all qualified individuals to apply.



Job Qualifications:

• Typically requires a high school diploma or equivalent and two or more years of progressive experience in electrical, mechanical, electromechanical or metrology inspection and calibration.
• Must be customer focused and possess:
  • The ability to read and understand engineering drawings and specifications, and perform basic mathematical computations
  • The ability to communicate and interface effectively with all levels of employees
  • The ability to interpret routine information and respond to routine issues
  • The ability to maintain the confidentiality of sensitive information
  • Familiarity with the use of office software
  • The ability to work independently or in a team environment is essential as is the ability to work extended hours as required.
• Experience with ISO 9001, DOE quality assurance program requirements, nuclear material and ASME Y14.5 are desirable.

Salary:$40,500 - $60,218