HRL Laboratories

Quality Control Inspector

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Ventura, CA

Hybrid

Computer Vision • Hardware • Machine Learning • Software • Semiconductor • Quantum Computing • Defense

Our technologies operate in space, on aircraft, in automobiles, and in a variety of consumer products.

The Role

HRL Laboratories pioneers the next frontiers of physical and information science. Delivering transformative technologies in automotive, aerospace and defense, HRL advances the critical missions of its customers to help them remove limitations and create competitive advantage. HRL then transitions the work back to customers – ready for real-world application. For more than 70 years, HRL’s rich portfolio of scientific discoveries and engineering innovations continues to build on each other — often in unexpected, profound and far-reaching ways. As a private company owned jointly by Boeing and GM, HRL prioritizes purpose over profit, significantly advancing the state of the art.

General Description:

HRL Laboratories advances its mission through an expert group of administrative and business professionals who strengthen operations and enable organizational excellence. These teams drive effective processes, support program execution and provide critical services that keep HRL running smoothly while empowering technical groups to focus on delivering innovative solutions for our customers.

As a Quality Control inspector, you will play a vital role in ensuring the quality and compliance of our disruptive electro-optical detector technologies. Your responsibilities will include conducting quality inspections, reading and interpreting drawings, approving finished products, documenting inspection records, and maintaining a safe work environment. You will collaborate closely with the Quality and Fabrication Operations teams to communicate necessary adjustments and improvements. As a member of the QC/QA team, you will help maintain and continually improve the VSL quality management system by adhering to processes and contributing to projects resolving corrective actions or findings in a timely manner.

Essential Duties:

Quality inspectors are responsible for identifying product quality issues that may occur during all stages of the product realization process and assist in resolving and eliminating defective product. This role may require working the 1st or 2nd shift, depending on schedule needs to meet on time delivery. Essential duties may include the following.

• Initiate non-conformance records in the quality system platform, and segregate non-compliant material and goods

• Maintain traceability of incoming materials and final goods

• Perform audit/surveillance of test and assembly processes to ensure processes are in accordance with approved specifications and standards

• Perform inspection of parts/assemblies to ensure they have been assembled or procured per the design, inspection criteria and/or manufacturing order.

• Maintain accurate quality inspection records with clear and precise reporting, particularly when discrepancies occur in manufacturing and test operations

• Approve incoming materials by conducting visual and measurement tests; rejecting unacceptable materials and support the return (RMA), if needed.

• Identify waste and opportunities for improvement, and communicate necessary adjustments to Quality Engineering and Production Managers.

• Support other inspection areas within all VSL departments

• Participate in internal and external audits of VSL’s quality management system

• Demonstrate working knowledge of VSL’s ERP systems (Costpoint, Dynafact, MES, Windchill PLM, Confluence, Sharepoint, etc.)

• On the Job Training AS9100D

Required Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED with at least 5 years of experience in Quality Control

• Minimum 5 years of professional work experience in quality control inspection of finished products in an aerospace manufacturing work environment, or similar

• Experience in reporting non-conformances

• Executing to manufacturing orders and work instructions

• Experience interpreting engineering specifications, quality standards and industry regulations of aerospace parts and assemblies:

• Measurement instruments like CMM, optical scopes, mulitimeters and calibers

• IPC-A-620, IPC-A-610, and J-STD-001 standards

• Quality standards AS9100 or ISO9001

• Advanced knowledge of product manufacturing, assembly, test and inspection processes

• Ability to translate an end-product standard into an inspection process, desired Ability to interpret mechanical drawings, schematics, wiring diagrams, and workmanship standards

• Ability to translate an end-product standard into an inspection process, desired Proficiency in MS Office applications

• Ability to translate an end-product standard into an inspection process, desired Strong communication, organizational, and attentive to detail skills

• Ability to translate an end-product standard into an inspection process, desired

• Work in a fast-paced environment independently

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• Ability to translate an end-product standard into an inspection process is desired

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift 50 lbs.

• Must be able to be in a stationary position more than 50% of the time

• Operate a computer and other inspection machinery (gauges, scopes, calipers)

• Must be able to follow cleanroom gowning protocols before and after exiting

Special Requirements:

• US Citizenship and ability to obtain and maintain US Government security clearance.

Compensation and Benefits:

• Pay Range: $41.97 - $52.50 per hour

Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location (California). The range displayed on each job posting reflects the target range for new hire salaries for the position. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range during the hiring process.

• Benefits: HRL offers a generous and very competitive total compensation and benefits package. Our Regular/Full Time benefits include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401K match, gym facilities, PTO, Sick time, upward mobility, and an exciting and challenging work environment.

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• For more information about our company benefit offerings please visit: https://www.hrl.com/careers/benefits

Non-Discrimination and Equal Employment Opportunities (U.S.)

Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single desired qualification. At HRL, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

We are proud to be an EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.

If you would like more information about Equal Employment Opportunity as an applicant under the law, please go to Employees & Job Applicants | U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission

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HRL Laboratories, LLC, Malibu, California, (hrl.com) pioneers the next frontiers of physical and information science. Delivering transformative technologies in automotive, aerospace and defense, HRL advances the critical missions of its customers. As a private company owned jointly by Boeing and GM, HRL is a source of innovations that advance the state of the art in profound and far-reaching ways.

Why Work With Us

Our success is the result of our collaborative team of researchers, many of whom are the leading experts in their fields. Through their insights in support for our customers, we are finding the unique opportunities in technology.