Quality Inspector

Company Description

Smiths Interconnect, is a global leader in the design and manufacture of high-performance interconnect solutions. Our products are used in mission-critical applications across industries such as aerospace, defense, telecommunications, and industrial markets. At Smiths Interconnect, we are committed to innovation, quality, and providing cutting-edge solutions that connect the world’s most demanding systems.

Smiths Interconnect is part of Smiths Group. For over 170 years, Smiths has been pioneering progress by engineering for a better future. We serve millions of people every year, to help create a safer, more efficient and productive, and better-connected world across four global markets: energy, security & defense, space & aerospace and general industrial. Listed on the London Stock Exchange, Smiths employs c.16,000 colleagues in over 50 countries. 

Job Description

The Quality Inspector will be responsible for inspecting electronic assemblies in a high-paced manufacturing environment. U.S. Citizen required and ability to obtain a clearance.

Responsibilities:

• Accurately and thoroughly inspect electronic assemblies through in-process and final inspection.
• Address priorities under time constraints.
• Complete and ensure inspection documents are kept current to include first article inspections per AS9102.
• Conduct conventional inspection to engineering requirements using height gauges, calipers, micrometers, microscopes, and standard inspection methods.
• Rely on instructions and pre-established guidelines/procedures to perform the functions of the job.
• Complies with and ensures department compliance with Company health, safety, and environmental policies.
• Complies with all applicable U.S. export control and security regulations.
• Support positive corrective actions and identification of root cause.
• Perform and complete internal containment activity of identified non-conformances.
• Act as Source Inspector and other duties as required.

Qualifications

Technical Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• In-process and final inspection experience within the defense industry preferred
• FAI, IPC, J-STD and Mil-Spec inspection experience preferred.
• Strong interpersonal skills; able to foster productive working relationships.
• Ability to interpret schematics, drawings or work instructions
• Must be able to simultaneously manage several priorities.
• Must be detail oriented organized, and self-motivated.
• Ability to handle complex situations and solve complex problems.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure to meet deadlines.
• Knowledge of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) a plus
• Ability to process and analyze technical and business information.
• Ability to work in a team environment with strong communication skills (verbal & written), ability to interact via telephone & email with co-workers & suppliers.
• Individual may be required to sit, stand, walk regularly and occasionally lift 0-30 pounds.
• Ability to remain seated for up to 5 hours at a time.
• Ability to demonstrate leadership ability and obtain results through others.
• Ability to perform problem analysis and resolution.
• Lean/Six Sigma experience a plus.

Experience:

• 1-3 years of electronics inspection experience preferred.
• Solid experience and understanding of IPC, J-STD, and Mil-Spec inspection methods.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook and ERP
• Active IPC-610 and IPC-620 experience certifications preferred.
• SMT Inspection Experience preferred.

Education:  High school diploma or general education degree (GED) equivalent from a vocational school or 5 years related experience and/or training.

Security: U.S. Citizen required and ability to obtain a clearance.

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

We believe that different perspectives and backgrounds are what make a company flourish. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment regardless of color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, economic status, disability, age, or any other legally protected characteristics. We are proud to be an inclusive company with values grounded in equality and ethics, where we celebrate, support, and embrace diversity.

At no time during the hiring process will Smiths Group, nor any of our recruitment partners ever request payment to enable participation – including, but not limited to, interviews or testing. Avoid fraudulent requests by applying jobs directly through our career’s website (Careers - Smiths Group plc)