Receiving Inspector

COME JOIN OUR TEAM!

Without the strength of our Receiving team, we would not be able to offer the industry-leading service we’re known for. We’re seeking an experienced Receiving Inspector Professional. The ideal candidate will have proven industry experience as a Receiving Inspector.

As a strong communicator and skilled hands-on Receiving, you will perform physical and visual inspection of product and documentation in support of product conformance and control the required receiving inspection data for each specific job package.  Work with internal customers (Karman quality inspectors/engineers) in maintaining / verifying conformance prior to delivery. The receiving inspector must be able to explain the respective role within the QMS and how their role contributes to quality (Ref. Quality Procedures). The receiving inspector shall contribute to product conformity as apart to their daily job function and shall contribute to product safety. The receiving inspector shall also be aware of ethical behavior and conduct themselves accordingly to Karman policies and procedures (Ref. Employee Handbook).

KARMAN SPACE & DEFENSE: Karman is the market leading suppliers of metallic and composite flight hardware and sub-assemblies for the space, missile, and hypersonic markets. Karman offers an unprecedented capability set to customers, creating a supply chain solution in a historically fragmented supply base. The Karman team draws on in-house expertise in engineering & design, precision machining, large part forming, welding, heat age, finishing, assembly, ablative & insulative composites, and other capabilities to serve as a strategic partner to customers. Karman is headquartered in greater Los Angeles and currently has 5 locations in Southern California, 1 location in Mukilteo, Washington and 1 location in Wilsonville, Oregon.

Equal Opportunity

Karman is committed to equal employment opportunity. We will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any legally recognized basis (“protected class”) including, but not limited to race; color; religion; genetic information; national origin; sex; pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; age; disability; citizenship status; uniform servicemember status; or any other protected class under federal, state, or local law.

Our management is dedicated to ensuring the fulfillment of this policy with respect to hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, termination, recruitment advertising, pay, and other forms of compensation, training, and general treatment during employment.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Support AS 9100 procedures and continuous improvement efforts. 
• Maintain a clean and organized work environment. 
• Perform receiving inspection of material, processes, and inspection documents. 
• Maintain in-process and receiving inspection documentation. 
• Approve documentation on all products, detail parts, tooling, and assemblies. 
• Approve and maintain data for Karman inspectors/ engineers. 
• Work with Quality Manger to support inspection efforts. 
• Must understand how customer products are impacted in the event of failure.
•  Must understand and maintain calibration of equipment.
• Perform weekly quality audits
• Any other duties as assigned. 
  
  

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:  

• High school graduate or equivalent in work experience. 
• Adequate years’ of experience in inspecting welded product, detail parts and assemblies determined by Karman. 
• Adequate years’ experience using inspection hand tools (i.e. calipers, micrometers, etc.) determined by Karman. 
• Adequate years’ of experience working with Customer Source Inspectors determined by Karman. 
  
  

Knowledge And Skill Requirements

• Must be detail oriented, extremely organized, must possess excellent communication skills, and be able to interact well with Customers and all levels of Management. 
• Must have excellent drawing print interpretation skills. 
• Must have working knowledge of Customer requirements / specifications.  
• Must have direct communication with internal customers. 
• Must be trained of applicable changes & customer requirements.  
• Must know the QMS basic system of reporting, record keeping and follow instructions. 
  
  

Itar Requirements

• To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, certain positions may require applicants to be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C.
• 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C.
• 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.
  
  

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