QA Inspector III

Mission-Driven. Honor-Bound. Fairbanks Morse Defense. What’s your calling? For the men and women of Fairbanks Morse Defense it’s the rapid and effective support of the fleets that entrust us to design, develop, and deliver the best naval power technology on the planet. We’re one of the nation’s leading marine defense contractors because of the highly trained and dedicated teams that provide reliable power systems, parts, and aftermarket services to the U.S. Navy, Coast Guard, Military Sealift Command, and Canadian Coast Guard. When you join Fairbanks Morse Defense, you join a legacy of commitment that spans 150 years. Fairbanks Morse Defense offers competitive benefits with a wide range of training and development opportunities. Our world-class teams are dedicated to helping every individual achieve their full potential. Discover what it’s like to be a part of the Fairbanks Morse Defense team here: https://www.fairbanksmorsedefense.com/careers As QA Inspector III, you will serve as the quality resource responsible for planning, performing, and leading complex dimensional and non destructive inspections. You will interpret and apply standards and specifications, utilize advanced scanning and tracking equipment, support and mentor other inspectors, and provide critical feedback to manufacturing engineering and operations to drive continuous improvement. Innovate & Power the world At Fairbanks Morse Defense Bird-Johnson Propeller Company, we pioneer the power that matters to our customers, to society and to the planet. Fairbanks Morse Defense Bird-Johnson Propeller Company is a Military Friendly Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. Key Accountabilities: Independently perform complex dimensional inspections and determine acceptability against standards, engineering drawings, models, customer specifications, and internal procedures. Perform NDT inspections (VT and LPT, and other qualified methods as applicable) and determine acceptability against standards or specifications; provide technical guidance to other inspectors. Plan, execute, and validate advanced laser tracking/scanning inspections (FARO/Leica/Keyence or equivalent) including setup, alignment, data collection, and analysis. Utilize PolyWorks Inspector and PolyWorks Modeler (or similar metrology software) to create inspection plans, analyze point cloud data, generate deviation reports, and provide actionable feedback to engineering and operations. Perform and oversee Pitchometer floor layouts for large, fixed pitch propellers and verify conformance to pitch, contour, and balance requirements. Create, review, and maintain inspection records, certificates, and reports ensuring traceability, accuracy, and compliance with customer, regulatory, and internal requirements. Perform receiving inspections of complex and critical purchased goods; interface with suppliers and Supply Chain to resolve nonconformances and clarify quality requirements. Generate, issue, and close out NCRs (Nonconformance Reports) and CARs (Corrective Action Requests); lead or participate in root cause analysis and corrective action verification. Review, create, and update quality documentation (procedures, work instructions, inspection plans, forms) for currency, compliance, and effectiveness; recommend and implement improvements. Perform in process audits on the foundry, finishing, and machining departments to ensure compliance with processes, policies, and customer/regulatory requirements; follow up on findings to ensure timely closure. Collaborate with Manufacturing Engineering, Design Engineering, and Operations to resolve quality issues, support new product introduction, and improve manufacturing processes. Assist the Quality Manager with metrics, reporting, and preparation for customer, regulatory, and third party audits as requ…

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