Job Overview
We are seeking an Process Inspector- 2 to work at our state-of-the-art Advanced Manufacturing Facility (AMF) in Huntsville, AL, for fabrication and assembly of composite rocket motor hardware. Work schedule is 2nd shift (3:00pm to 12:30m)
This position may be filled at the level posted or at the next higher level.
About Us
L3Harris Technologies (https://www.l3harris.com/) is the Trusted Disruptor for the global aerospace and defense industry. With customers' mission-critical needs always in mind, our more than 50,000 employees deliver end-to-end technology solutions connecting the space, air, land, sea and cyber domains.
Aerojet Rocketdyne, an L3Harris Technologies Company, is growing in The Rocket City, Huntsville, AL! We've begun hiring for our third facility in the Huntsville area, a 379,000 sq.ft. manufacturing facility near the Huntsville airport that will specialize in the production and assembly of inert solid rocket motor components. We are also continuing to grow at our Huntsville center of excellence for Missile Solutions Program Management and Engineering, as well as our Advanced Manufacturing Facility in north Huntsville, where we produce advanced propulsion products.
You're not just "doing a job" at Aerojet Rocketdyne, an L3Harris Technologies Company (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W666fX76aSg) . The work you perform makes significant contributions to national security and space exploration.
Inspiring Company Culture - Our people support each other and work together to leave an indelible impact on our nation's aerospace and defense legacy. Read more about our culture:Careers | L3Harris (https://careers.l3harris.com/)
Rest and Relaxation - Accrue 3 weeks of vacation to start plus separate sick allowance. 9/80 schedule providing longer weekends. Plus 90 hours of paid holidays on average throughout the year.
Comprehensive Health Benefits -Medical, Dental, Vision, Health Savings Accounts, and Wellness programs. Want to know more? Check out: Benefits | L3Harris (https://careers.l3harris.com/culture#benefits)
Prepare for the Future - 401(k) with company match
Professional Development - Tuition assistance, free professional development training through Rocket University and Energetics University, employee recognition, and leadership development programs
Employee Resource Groups - Local and Enterprise employee-led volunteer groups to create community, awareness, impact, and to support a culture where everyone belongs
Great Location - Huntsville has been named the second-best place to live in the United States by U.S. News & World Report's 2023-2024 rankings. The city's thriving job market, low cost of living and high quality of life were cited as the primary reasons for its top ranking.
Essential Functions
Process Inspectors works within established proecedures to perform a wide variety of highly complex inspection and quality assurance tasks to produce high-quality products. Typical tasks include but are not limited to:
60% - Composite Manufacturing Inspection Process and Quality Facilitation
Use CMM and other precision inspection techniques to inspect products, processes and procured items to ensure compliance with quality and safety standards.
Develop and execute audit plans to assure the processes are being followed, equipment is being maintained and calibrated and materials meet all requirements including shelf life.
Oversee various operations at once, ensuring process standardization via Process Variation Management including data collection, data interpretation and presentation to determine if processes are in control.
Work with the operations team to ensure products meet specifications and schedule requirements. Coordinate with the Manufacturing Engineers and Quality Engineers in operations to troubleshoot and recommend solutions for problems.
Oversee and train on the use of various measuring devices; accept, reject, or rework defective or malfunctioning units or systems; work with diagrams, dial indicators, preset micrometers, scales, fixtures, etc.; work from blueprints, customer specifications, drawing or inspection instructions and checklists; monitor and verify quality in accordance with statistical processes or other control procedures; inspect customer-owned materials, hardware, etc. for compliance to specifications, drawings, workmanship standards and to the customer's contract or purchase order.
25% - Process Standardization
Evaluate various similar processes within the shop and create standardized inspection methods and criteria to minimize error, mistake-proof processes and define standard work.
Provide assistance in developing methods and procedures to control or modify the manufacturing process, collect data, conduct and oversee training, and/or assist in research work, exercising judgment to identify and recommend solutions where errors may be very difficult to detect and require significant expenditures to resolve.
Troubleshoot processes and identify, modify and/or escalate out of control processes and production escapes.
15% - Facility Support
Coordinate with maintenance, supervision and/or operations team in the set-up and calibration of equipment and tooling. Ensure that the calibrated items process is being followed and conduct periodic audits of facility areas.
Participate in preventative maintenance activities.
Other duties as assigned.
Requirements
High School Diploma or equivalent preferred plus one (1) years of related experience required.
Thorough knowledge and full understanding of dimensioning and tolerancing systems (GD&T) strongly desired.
Extensive understanding of AS9100 and related quality management standards strongly desired.
Experience leading a team is desirable.
Certified Quality Inspector (CQI) desirable.
Requires U.S. Citizenship or status as a U.S. Person. Must be able to satisfy federal government requirements for access to government information, and having dual citizenship may preclude you from being able to meet this requirement.
Work Environment and Physical Requirements:
Employees may need to successfully pass a health check-up, as a standard practice when moving to a different facility as required by Occupational Health and Safety. The work environment may require a combination of indoor and outdoor activity (hot, cold, wet, humid conditions) with a varied amount of walking, standing, sitting, climbing (i.e. ladders, stair, scaffolding, ramps), balance (maintaining body equilibrium to prevent falling when walking, standing, or crouching on narrow, slippery, or erratically moving surfaces), bending, reaching, handling/fingering (seizing, holding, grasping, turning picking, pinching), stooping, kneeling, crouching and ability to lift/carry/push/pull up to 50 pounds. Work may require the ability to operate material handling equipment (forklift, crane, hoist, man lift, etc.) in a safe manner. While performing the duties of this job, employees may work around variable noise levels or with fume or airborne particles, hazardous chemicals, etc. requiring the use of personal protective equipment such as face protection (safety glasses, goggles, face shield), foot protection (i.e. steel toed shoes, rubber boots, etc.), gloves, hard hat, shop coat and hearing protection. Some positions may require Respirator clearance up to and including the Self Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) Level A clearance. Work requires the ability to change into or out of personal protective equipment when entering or exiting manufacturing, laboratory, or other areas. Some employees may be required to drive between various locations within the Company facility or between locations. Work duties may also be required to work in a standard office setting and to use standard office equipment, including a computer and/or the ability to travel by air or auto. Ability to distinguish colors may also be necessary. This position may be expected to work varying shifts and hours to ensure successful operation of activities in the organization. Some positions entail working with small parts/components. Employees must have excellent hand-eye coordination and good manual dexterity in both hands.
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We consider the consistent demonstration of positive, cooperative, self-motivated, courteous and professional behavior to be an essential function of every position. While different positions have different primary areas of responsibility and technical expertise, everyone needs to work as a team, and we expect all employees to contribute as necessary to get the job done.
Unless otherwise stated in the requirements section of an individual job listing, our positions require U.S. Citizenship, U.S. Permanent Residency, or other status as a U.S. Person as defined by 8 USC 1324b(a)(3).
Equal Opportunity Employer/Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disability.
Individuals with a disability requiring accommodation during the application and/or theinterview process should e-mail the Human Resources Department atAccommodation Request. (accommodationrequest@rocket.com)
Location US-AL-Huntsville
Job ID 22388
Zip 35773
Category Technicians - Inspector
On-Site, Hybrid or Remote? On-Site
Must be Eligible for US Clearance No
