Inspector

Description:

MULTIPLE OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE

As Chemring Energetic Devices (CED) celebrates 50 years of building products that protect our country, protect the individual warfighter, and send rockets into outer space, our growth is creating new opportunities to expand our team with talented individuals who want to shape the next era of mission-critical innovation.

CED is well situated in Downers Grove, Illinois - we are located a commuter train ride west of Chicago and a short drive from farmland.

CED's current salary range for this role is $23.50-$28.75/hour. At CED, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions may vary based upon, but not limited to education, skills, experience, proficiency, performance, shift, location and geography.

In addition to base salary, the total compensation package may also include participation in a bonus, commission or incentive program. CED’s benefit offerings include medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, disability insurance, 401(k) with company match, life insurance and other voluntary supplemental insurance coverages, plus parental leave, adoption assistance, tuition assistance and employer/partner discounts

JOB SUMMARY:

The Inspector supports the Quality Control Supervisor and/or Quality Assurance Manager with all aspects related to control and inspection, involving but not limited to: Measuring parts with the appropriate and applicable measurement instrument, conducting visual inspection of parts per governing documents, and supporting compliance with customer specifications, internal quality system, regulatory requirements, and applicable laws.

Requirements:

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Responsible for ensuring compliance with CED’s QMS
• Responsible for following and complying with internal procedures, guidelines, and policies
• Responsible for completing inspection activities per applicable documentation and requirements
• Applies applicable measuring techniques with the support of measuring tooling (i.e. calipers, micrometers, etc.)
• Records all required data in applicable forms and systems (i.e. D365)
• Provides daily reports on completed jobs to supervision
• Records inspection time in all applicable systems (Kronos, D365, etc.)
• initiates and follows through on non-conformance reports (with the support of supervisor or manager) through closure
• Supports the internal audits as required
• Supports the corrective actions process as required
• Support customer required test witnessing and Exam of Product functions
• When delegated, witnesses test, prepare test reports, and acceptance data packages
• Responsible for completing delegated activities under the guidance of the Chief Inspector or Quality Supervisor
• Responsible for completing any other designated and/or delegated activities and responsibilities, directly or indirectly

OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Comply with government and corporate laws, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures
• Ensure 100% compliance with the Chemring Operational Framework, Code of Conduct and U.S. Code of Ethics and Business conduct
• Special projects and additional duties as assigned

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:

N/A

EDUCATION:

• A high school diploma is preferred

EXPERIENCE:

• 2+ years of experience in a first-line quality function, e.g., auditing, quality systems coordination, or inspection
• 2+ years of experience in inspection activities in a regulated environment (i.e. AS-9100, ISO-9001, etc.)

SKILLS and QUALIFICATIONS:

• Lawful permanent resident of the United States (ITAR restrictions)
• Must be eligible to possess explosives under the Safe Explosives Act of 2003 (as amended) as required by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms (ATF) for all employees of Chemring Energetic Devices
• Ability to represent the Company positively and professionally through behavior, attitude and communication
• Able and capable to interpret blueprints – GD&T
• Able to pass a vision test (including color test)
• Manual dexterity to manipulate delicate parts and instruments
• Demonstrates proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, D365) with strong analytical and computational capabilities
• Effectively handles fluctuating workloads in low/high volume and high mix operational settings

PHYSICAL AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

Lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, or otherwise moving objects weighing up to 25 pounds occasionally, and / or a negligible amount of weight frequently. Involves sitting most of the time but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. Routine use of a computer and extended periods of sitting at a desk.

DISCLAIMER:

The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and essential job functions of this position. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Employees will be expected to perform other job functions and duties as may be needed and/or required.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER:

Chemring Energetic Devices (CED) is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information and other legally protected characteristics.

The “Know Your Rights” Poster is available here: EEOC Know Your Rights

CED’s EEO Policy Statement is available here: CED EEO Policy Statement

CED is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities.

If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to Humanresources@ced.us.com or call (630) 969-0620and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.