Quality Inspector - Receiving Inspection

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. 

The Quality Inspector – Receiving Inspection is responsible to inspect electro-mechanical material, parts, components, and assemblies, and review all supplier documentation to ensure compliance to drawings, specifications, and quality flow down requirements.

Responsibilities:

• Complete inspections in support of daily production & quality objectives.
• Accurately and thoroughly receive parts through receiving inspection process and then release to stock.
• Ability to understand and interpret supplier documents, data, and certifications as required by purchase order and assigned quality clauses.
• Conduct inspections using the appropriate inspection tools, CMM, or vision system.
• Perform first article inspections as required.  Review and confirm supplier first article inspection reports.
• Ensures inspection documents are current, accurately completed, and saved as required.
• Interfaces with other inspectors, buyers, quality and manufacturing engineers.
• Knowledge of auto-inspect equipment for mechanical parts (preferred).
• Ability to address priorities under time constraints.
• Ensures equipment requiring calibration is within stated calibration dates prior to use.
• Follow 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.
• Perform other duties as required

Technical Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Solid understanding of GD&T per ASME Y14.5.
•    First Article Inspection, IPC, J-STD and Mil-Spec inspection experience preferred.
•    Familiar with AQL sampling.
• Solid understanding in the use of hand and bench inspection tools/instruments (gage pins, bore gages, micrometer, optical comparator, profilometer, height gage, dial indicator, caliper, angle irons, sine plate.
• Understanding of inventory control and FIFO.
• Strong internal personal skills able to foster productive working relationships.
• Must be able to simultaneously manage several objectives.
• 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 Oracle Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) a plus.
• Individual may be required to sit, stand, walk regularly.
• Knowledge of Six Sigma, lean principles and other process improvement tools a plus.
• Ability to process and analyze technical and business information.
• Ability to remain seated for up to 5 hours at a time.
• Ability to occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 lbs.
• Ability to work in a team environment with strong communication skills (verbal & written), ability to interact via telephone & email with co-workers & suppliers.

Experience: 

• Minimum of five (5) plus years related experience in inspecting electro-mechanical and components utilizing mechanical inspection and automated tools.
• Experience in an electro-mechanical or system integrator manufacturing environment a plus.
• Minimum of two (2) years in an aerospace quality assurance environment
• Solid understanding of surface plate layout and inspection methods
• General understanding of special processes, NDT inspections, Paint/Anodize/Cadmium, Heat Treat, Solder, etc.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook and ERP System.
• FAA repairman experience preferred.

Education:  High school diploma or general education degree (GED), equivalent from a vocational school or one (1) to three (3) years related experience and/or training.

Security: U.S. citizen required. May be required to obtain a clearance.

Why Smiths Interconnect?

• Global Impact: As part of Smiths Group, a global engineering leader, you’ll be working on ground-breaking technologies that make a difference in industries that are shaping the future.
• Career Growth: Opportunities for professional development and career progression across Smiths Interconnect and the wider Smiths Group.
• Innovative Culture: Join a collaborative and innovative team, where your ideas and contributions are valued and rewarded.
• Competitive Package: We offer a competitive salary, benefits package, and performance-related incentives.

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)