Receiving Inspector

Receiving Inspector Karman Space & Defense is a leader in the rapid design, development, and production of critical, next-generation system solutions that align with the U.S. Department of War and its allies’ core mission priorities, and meet the accelerating demand for access to space. Building on nearly 50 years of success, we deliver Payload & Protection Systems, Aero/Hydrodynamic Interstage Systems, and Propulsion & Launch Systems to more than 80 prime contractors supporting over 130 space and defense programs. This role is part of our Tactical Missiles and Integrated Defense Systems business, which designs and develops integrated missile and defense systems that support critical missions across air, land, and sea. We combine comprehensive analysis, engineering, and program execution capabilities to deliver mission-tailored solutions that reduce lead times, lower costs, and simplify complex multi-vendor supply chains. Backed by decades of flight-proven and fielded performance, we design and build mission-critical technologies including launch systems, propulsion, payload integration solutions, UAV components, missile subsystems, and Safe & Arm systems. As a Receiving Inspector, you will help ensure incoming materials, components, and assemblies meet engineering specifications, quality standards, and customer requirements before entering production. Working closely with the Receiving Supervisor, Quality Engineering, Supply Chain, and manufacturing teams, you will perform inspections, verify supplier documentation, maintain material traceability, and identify nonconforming products. Your work will help prevent quality issues from entering the manufacturing process and support reliable production operations. Responsibilities Performs receiving inspections of incoming mechanical and electrical hardware, raw materials, fabricated parts, printed wiring items, components, and assemblies in accordance with approved procedures and inspection plans. Verifies incoming products against purchase orders, engineering drawings, specifications, bills of material, quality clauses, and supplier documentation to confirm identification, configuration, revision, quantity, and completeness. Reviews Certificates of Conformance, material and special-process certifications, test reports, inspection records, serialization, lot identification, and shelf-life documentation for accuracy, completeness, and traceability. Performs visual, dimensional, and basic functional inspections using approved sampling methods and calibrated equipment, including calipers, micrometers, height gauges, pin and thread gauges, and other inspection instruments. Interprets engineering drawings, technical diagrams, specifications, and applicable acceptance criteria to evaluate product conformity, including workmanship, packaging, preservation, corrosion, contamination, and handling damage. Documents inspection results, discrepancies, acceptance decisions, and material status in Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) and electronic quality systems within assigned inspection authority. Identifies, documents, segregates, and controls nonconforming or suspect materials, coordinating disposition with Quality Engineering, Supply Chain, and other responsible stakeholders. Maintains material and documentation traceability while coordinating the timely transfer of accepted hardware to inventory, production, or designated storage locations. Supports Quality Assurance activities, including preparation of Product Technical Data Packages (TDPs), assigned in-process inspections, and inspection or test documentation. Communicates inspection status and quality concerns while supporting supplier performance monitoring, audits, corrective-action investigations, and continuous-improvement activities. Required Qualifications High school diploma or equivalent. Experience using basic measuring instruments and inspection tools and interpreting blueprints, schematics, engineering drawings, or tec…

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