Receiving Inspector (advanced level)

Job Description
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BAE Systems is seeking a Receiving Inspector to support at its Louisville, Kentucky site. In this role, the Inspector performs in-process inspection and final acceptance of highly complex components including vendor supplied assemblies. Material is inspected for conformance to dimensional requirements as well as physical characteristics - finish, hardness, etc. A full range of materials are inspected including raw materials, machined parts, castings/forgings, stampings, molded products, fabricated parts, electrical/electronic components, subassemblies, and assemblies. Inspections are performed using a variety of standard and complex precision instruments and testing devices and highly sophisticated equipment.
Included duties:

• Analyzes documentation, such as drawings, military specifications and standards, Quality Verification Plan (QVP), Quality Assurance Procedures (QAP), Procurement Inspection Plans (PIP), etc., to determine the level of inspection and the best method of inspection and tooling required to perform the inspection;
• Works with complex MIL SPECs;
• Analyzes quality related issues which may arise and provides recommendations for solutions;
• Performs inspections using a variety of standard instruments and testing devices and equipment;
• Communicates with various levels of personnel from Program Managers, Machinists, Engineers, Management, external Customers (e.g. ISEA and DCMA), etc;
• Works under the supervision of a Manager who gives minimal instructions. Manager is available for consultation;
• Responsible for maintaining/improving housekeeping in their work area and adhering to established safety rules and practices.

Note: This position pays $30-$33/hr depending upon overall experience.
Required Education, Experience, & Skills
Typically requires a High School diploma or the equivalent and a background including:

• In-depth knowledge of receiving inspection processes.
• Skills and experience using and reading precision lay-outs and measuring instruments.
• Mathematical skills to work with algebraic, geometric, and trigonometric functions.
• Experience working with drawing dimensions in the inspection of complex parts using GD&T.
• Effective reading skills with the ability to interpret multi-paged complex drawings.
• Ability and willingness to assist others in obtaining permanent solutions to quality issues.
• Experience reading MIL SPECs, material specs, plating specs, heat treat specs, etc.
• Understanding of shop floor computerized time and attendance systems and independently able to execute assigned responsibilities. Examples of those responsibilities are: clocking in and out upon arrival and departure from work, close shop order sequences when work is complete, etc.

Note about Physical Demands: This position will require long periods of standing, stooping, bending, reaching, and climbing. Frequently handles objects weighing up to 10 pounds. Occasionally lifts objects weighing up to 40 pounds. Cranes, hand trucks, and other lifting and moving equipment are available for heavier loads.
Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• 4+ years of experience in Quality/Receiving Inspection
• DOD experience
• GD&T in-depth knowledge
• Complex part set-up for measurement
• Data package review for multilevel processes
• General understanding of weld, plating, paint, NDT, material spec etc.

Pay Information
This position is covered under a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), which will determine your wages.
Employee Benefits: At BAE Systems, we support our employees in all aspects of their life including health and financial well-being. Benefits for Union employees are governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), so your benefits may differ from those described here. Generally, employees are offered: health, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts; a 401(k) savings plan; disability coverage; and life and accident insurance. We also have an employee assistance program, a legal plan, and other perks including discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance. Our leave programs include paid time off, paid holidays, as well as other types of leave, which may include military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave. Employees may participate in the company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards. Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics.
About BAE Systems Platforms & Services
BAE Systems, Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of BAE Systems plc, an international defense, aerospace and security company which delivers a full range of products and services for air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions and customer support services. Improving the future and protecting lives is an ambitious mission, but it's what we do at BAE Systems. Working here means using your passion and ingenuity where it counts - defending national security with breakthrough technology, superior products, and intelligence solutions. As you develop the latest technology and defend national security, you will continually hone your skills on a team-making a big impact on a global scale. At BAE Systems, you'll find a rewarding career that truly makes a difference.
The Platforms & Services (P&S) sector under BAE Systems, Inc does the big stuff: the armored combat vehicles, naval guns, missile launchers, and naval ship repair...just to name a few. Our employees take pride in the work they do and why they do it. They are on the front lines every day, building our products to protect the lives of those who serve. We may be biased, but we think P&S does some of the coolest work around, and we think you will too.