Quality Control Inspector - Chicago

at Intelsat US LLC in Chicago, Illinois, United States

Job Description

Your impact
Inspectors perform inspections, checks testing and sampling procedures for product manufacturing processes. Conducts packaging line, inspections and sampling and testing of incoming components and raw materials to ensure that company standards are met. May draft procedures and assist with validating or troubleshooting testing methods, including assays. Apply approval or rejection labels to bulk raw materials once analytical data is evaluated.
What you will do
General Focus:
Demonstrate a continuous improvement mindset and provide feedback.
Collaborate with and contribute to continuous improvement projects.
Understand and assist with any inventory transactions and data recording required for Intelsat's products.
Assist with physical inventory requirements as required.
Inspection Focus:

Perform accurate visual, dimensional, mechanical, and/or functional inspection of materials per inspection plans, drawings, and other specification requirements.
Read and interpret specifications, schematics, and/or design drawings.
Inspect and file/record incoming material history records.
Initiate material nonconformance reports, as required. Ensure that the report contains accurate and sufficient detail of compliance or the cause(s) of failure and recommended correction(s).
Learn, understand, and use the processes and procedures for Intelsat products.
Assist with maintaining AS9100 production test requirements and certification.
Review and process supplier First Article Inspections.
Assist with preparing internal First Article Inspections.
Work with internal Intelsat resources to effectively resolve inspection questions and/or issues.
Support supplier audits.
Assist with Incoming Inspection plan development.
Supports Calibration program administration.
Resolve inventory discrepancies, problem orders and intercompany transfer issues.
Your required experience/skills
Minimum of a high school diploma
3-5 years of related aerospace experience.
AS9100 Experience
Previous visual and mechanical inspection background with the ability to use basic hand measurement tools (Calipers, micrometers, etc.), as well as higher precision measuring, optical inspection, and/or non-destructive evaluation equipment.
Has substantial understanding of the job and applies knowledge and skills to complete a wide range of tasks.
Your success in this role will look like:
Organization & Time Management Skills
Strong Interpersonal & Communication Skills
Demonstrate a continuous improvement mindset and provide feedback.
It would be nice if you had:
Previous ARD/ODAR experience issuing 8130-3 Airworthiness Release Tags
Prior experience working in IFE/IFC hardware.
Skills in PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook
How we support you:
Development opportunities supporting professional growth championed by our dedicated Learning & Development team. 20-25% of our positions are hired internally!
Ways to get involved: satellite launch parties, company connect events, charitable activities, team social events, recognition programs, and employee resource groups.
Wide range of benefits and perks to help you stay healthy, happy, and productive. These include paid leave programs, medical, tuition reimbursement, and retirement benefits, employee wellness offerings, and more!
These benefits are designed to support your overall well-being and help you succeed in your role.
Our D&I Commitment

We are committed to fostering a culture and environment of diversity, inclusion, and respect - a place where everyone can show up fully as themselves and do their best work every day. We are a technology leader committed to advancing diverse, inclusive teams - where belonging is rooted in our culture. Intelsat has an established Diversity & Inclusion Council and Employee Resource Groups. Intelsat is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, pregnancy, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
While it is important to note that meeting the minimum qualifications is a fundamental requirement for consideration, if you are enthusiastic about this role and are unsure how well your experience aligns with these requirements, we encourage you to apply. Our recruitment team will assess your application and determine if your skills and qualifications meet the essential criteria for this role or whether there might be another role within our organization that is a better match.
Other Job Info:
These statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this job. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of employees assigned to this job.
Job requires ability to lift up to 50 lbs

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