Quality Assurance - Mechanical Solutions - QC Inspector II / III

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The Enterprise Assurance Strategic Capabilities Unit delivers critical assurance disciplines that protect and enable people, data and missions. We provide a comprehensive approach to managing risk across the enterprise for current and future information environments where the business and missions execute. We apply the use of innovative tools and robust processes to ensure mission and business success.
QC Inspector II / QC Inspector III - Quality Assurance - Mechanical Solutions
What You'll Do:

• Inspect/witness/monitor environmental testing, crane lifts and physical moves of hardware.
• Inspect assemblies for paint/coating application as called out by documentation.
• Witness testing of mechanical support equipment and validate upon successful completion of tested configuration.
• Maintain working knowledge of Ball Process Library.
• Perform basic dimensional inspections using micrometers, calipers, feeler gages, etc.
• Create and maintain First Article Inspection Reports, as required.
• Support Government and/or Customer Source Inspections, on-site, locally, and out of state, as required.
• Inspect incoming or production materials or articles for conformance to engineering drawings, schematics, and specifications; process standards and specifications; and production or process plans.
• Perform incoming test of components. Monitor for conformance to design or test specifications or standards.
• Accept or reject materials or articles; identify and document non-conformance and notify appropriate personnel of potential rejection of items.
• Refer/document unusual inspection problems to Supervision, Lead or Program Quality Engineer.
• Apply/enforce/comprehend accept/reject criteria and revision status from engineering drawings, MIL-specs, screening specs, or process certification training.
• Perform adhesion/polymeric inspections, to include but not limited to staking, bonding, encapsulation utilizing up to 10x magnification.
• Basic knowledge on inspecting Cable/Wire Harness Assemblies.
• Inspect per IPC Certifications: IPC J-STD-001 with Space Addendum Soldering for Operators & Inspectors (CIS), Assembly of Electronic Assemblies (IPC-A-610), IPC/WHMA-A620, Requirements for Cable & Wire Harness Assemblies, these certifications are not required, but preferred.
• Work with devices/hardware that are Electrostatic Discharge Sensitive.
• Witness or monitor functional/performance testing from piece part to end-item level.
• Obtain and maintain all certifications required for assigned tasks.
• Troubleshoot inspection problems related to hardware, software, drawings, documentation, or processes.
• Maintain a regular and predictable work schedule.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships within the department, the Strategic Business Units, Strategic Capabilities Units, and the Company. Interact appropriately with others in order to maintain a positive and productive work environment.
• Perform other duties as necessary.

What You'll Need:

• QC Inspector II - High School diploma or equivalent plus 2 years or more related experience or a related 2-year technical degree.
• QC Inspector III - High School diploma or equivalent plus 4 years or more related experience or a related 2-year technical degree and 2 years or more related experience.
• Each higher-level related degree, i.e., Bachelor's or Master's, may substitute for two years of related experience. Degree must be from a university, college, or school which is accredited by an agency recognized by the US Secretary of Education, US Department of Education.

On-Site Work Environment: This position requires regular in-person engagement by working on-site five days each normally scheduled week in the primary work location. Travel a​nd local commute between Ball campuses and other possible non-Ball locations may be required.
Working Conditions:

• Ball Aerospace is a drug-free workplace, which is imperative to the health and safety of all employees and is required as a condition of receiving contracts from federal agencies. Please remember that regardless of the legalization of marijuana in Colorado and other states, possession and use continues to be illegal under the federal Controlled Substances Act. This includes the use of some CBD products. A post-offer, pre-employment drug test is a condition of employment.
• Work is performed in an office environment, laboratory, cleanroom, or production floor.

A security clearance or access with Polygraph is not required to be eligible for this position. However, the applicant must be willing and eligible for submission, depending on program requirements, after an offer is accepted and must be able to maintain the applicable clearance/access.
Relocation for this position is available.
Compensation & Benefits:

• HIRING SALARY RANGE FOR QC INSPECTOR II: $23.08 - $30.29 per hour (Salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data.)
• HIRING SALARY RANGE FOR QC INSPECTOR III: $24.52 - $33.89 per hour (Salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data.)
• This position includes a competitive benefits package. For details, copy and paste https://bit.ly/3pNSnxv into your browser or visit our careers site.

US CITIZENSHIP IS REQUIRED
Ball Aerospace is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.
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