Job Description

Job Summary

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI), an affiliate of General Atomics, is a world leader in proven, reliable remotely piloted aircraft and tactical reconnaissance radars, as well as advanced high-resolution surveillance systems.

We have an exciting opportunity for a 1st Shift Lead CMM Quality Inspector to join our Mechanical Inspection team in the QA department of our ASI Division.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

This position is responsible for inspecting a wide variety of parts, assemblies, tooling fixtures, and material, including using Coordinate Measuring Machines (CMM), to ensure compliance with customer requirements, company specifications, and quality standards. Sets up, operates, inspects, tests, and adjusts new and reworked tools, dies, gauges, jigs, fixtures, and CMM equipment for conformance to engineering drawings and specifications. Maintains, processes, and compiles a variety of confidential and sensitive electronic and hard copy reports, records, and statistics. Assignments are typically non-routine, requiring judgment and assessment to resolve moderately complex issues. May also conduct inspections at customer or vendor sites. In addition to inspection responsibilities, this position serves as a lead within the Mechanical Inspection area by helping coordinate daily activities, providing technical guidance and support to inspectors, assisting with work prioritization, and promoting compliance with quality requirements, standard work, and 5S expectations. This role requires strong communication skills, sound judgment, leadership ability, and the capability to work independently in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Inspects machined parts, components, assemblies, and materials to ensure compliance with appropriate regulatory guidelines (Military Standards, ASTM and ANSI, and ASME Code). Provides various electronic and hard copy reports of inspections and notifies appropriate parties including project engineers.
• Sets up and calibrates measuring and test equipment and schedules service and repair of equipment. May prepare, update, and maintain calibration computer databases.
• Provides day-to-day support and technical guidance to inspectors within the Mechanical Inspection area, including assisting with job assignments, prioritization, and problem resolution.
• Assists in coordinating workflow to support production schedules, hot jobs, customer priorities, and overtime activities.
• Communicates discrepancies and technical concerns with Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality Engineering, and other internal groups.
• Supports training and mentoring of inspectors in inspection techniques, GD&T interpretation, equipment usage, quality procedures, and standard work practices.
• Supports and promotes 5S, continuous improvement activities, and standardized workstations within the inspection area.
• May observe testing and provide oversight, as necessary, to verify compliance with requirements.
• May interact with and provide responses to regulatory agencies and customers during audits and reviews of company inspection and calibration activities.
• May monitor and verify quality in accordance with statistical process or other control procedures.
• May coordinate the procurement of standard materials, services, and parts for inspections.
• 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.

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 an associate's degree, trade school certificate, military training, or equivalent in quality inspections or certification by a professional group such as ASQ or AWS, and three or more years of progressive experience in mechanical inspection.  May substitute additional experience in lieu of formal education and training.
• Hands-on experience using Coordinate Measuring Machines (CMMs), including setup, operation, and interpretation of results.
• Ability to read and understand engineering drawings and specifications in accordance with ASME Y14.5 and perform mathematical computations.
• A strong knowledge and background in GD&T, including but not limited to interpreting and inspecting true position, profile of a surface and line, parallelism, perpendicularity, concentricity, circularity, cylindricity, flatness, straightness, angularity, runout and total runout, symmetry, basic dimensions, and datum reference frames. Must also understand feature control frames and material condition modifiers such as MMC and LMC, and how these apply to part inspection and CMM measurement results.
• Demonstrated leadership ability, including the capability to coordinate work activities, support team members, communicate priorities, and help resolve technical and operational issues within the inspection area.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively interface with inspectors, engineers, manufacturing personnel, management, customers, and auditors.
• Ability to interpret complex information and respond to a variety of moderately complex technical and operational issues.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.
• Good computer skills.
• Ability to work independently or in a team environment is essential, as is the ability to work extended hours and weekends as required.
• Must be able to adapt to changing priorities and various working conditions in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Experience with ISO 9001/AS9100, Roamer Arm, Blue Light Scanner, PolyWorks, and PC-DMIS is a plus.