Quality Control Inspector

What we do:Paragon develops and produces innovative solutions for the most demanding life support and thermal control challenges in the space and defense markets. Whether it is deep space, low earth orbit, undersea, or on the ground, our systems and hardware provides safe and comfortable environments for astronauts, explorers, military personnel, and unmanned space and terrestrial vehicles.Summary of Position:As a Quality Inspector, you will work hands-on in a production setting and utilize lean manufacturing concepts to assess products, processes, mechanical, electro-mechanical, and bio-tech systems. Inspect product from production, suppliers, or other Paragon sites to validate workmanship, measured dimensions and Quality System documentation that conforms to product requirements. Accountable ownership to the non-conforming documentation process for hardware that does not meet product specifications or compliance requirementsFacilitate the disposition of parts non-conforming to inspection plans or program requirementsSupport other areas of Quality as requiredRequired skills:Ability to interpret product specifications, GD&T measurement requirements to drawings/blueprints and engineering documentsAble to use calibrated inspection and precision measurement equipment to validate dimensions or featuresBasic Computer/MS Office skills Effective written and communication skillsWork independently/self-motivated, with the ability to collaborate as part of a functional teamStrong understanding of Geometric-Dimensioning & Tolerancing specification ASME Y14.5Preference is 5 years minimum of aerospace inspection experience, certification to an industry standard is an acceptable equivalentFamiliarity with AS9100 standards and practicesApplication of Critical thinking, practical problem solving and Root Cause Analysis skillsCapable of working in a fast-paced and collaborative environmentDesired Skills:Knowledge of SAP or other ERP softwarePCDMIS experienceAbility to program ROMER ARM CMM utilizing PCDMISExperience working in aerospace, spacecraft, or missile productionSpecific aerospace inspection, control of nonconformity and First Article InspectionFamiliarity or certification to American Society of Quality standards