What are the responsibilities and job description for the Inspector A (Elec) position at Draper?
Overview
Draper is an independent, nonprofit research and development company headquartered in Cambridge, MA. The 2,000 employees of Draper tackle important national challenges with a promise of delivering successful and usable solutions. From military defense and space exploration to biomedical engineering, lives often depend on the solutions we provide. Our multidisciplinary teams of engineers and scientists work in a collaborative environment that inspires the cross-fertilization of ideas necessary for true innovation. For more information about Draper, visit www.draper.com.
Job Description Summary
As an Inspector A (Elec), you are responsible for performing inspections and/or audits of purchased parts, materials, equipment and quality control programs. Interprets manufacturing drawings, diagrams, specifications and lists to approve or reject units or systems for in-process or final assemblies. You would perform sampling and testing of incoming components and raw materials. Ensures raw materials, in-process, and finished products meet company standards. Determines or assists in determining methods and procedures necessary for inspection.
Duties/Responsibilities
Job Description:
Oscilloscopes, Capacitance/Impedance bridges, power supplies, and microscopes.
Skills/Abilities
High school diploma or its equivalent, plus two years of technical schooling related to engineering, science, and/or mathematics.
The two years of technical schooling may be satisfied by one of the following:
A minimum of five years of experience is required in a quality assurance organization performing tasks related to the inspection of mechanical and/or electronic commodities. Included in this experience is certification or a demonstrated working knowledge of the applicable industry and/or military standards associated with the quality of electronics and/or mechanical commodities. This includes but is not limited to soldering, welding, crimping, cross-sectional analysis, and wiring/cabling
Typical Electronic Inspection Commodities
Electronic components, printed wiring boards, circuit card assemblies, wafer die, MCM/MEMs products, harnesses, connectors, or other electro-mechanical assemblies.
Additional Job Description
Applicants selected for this position may be required to obtain and maintain a government security clearance.
Connect With Draper for Future Opportunities! If you don't find the right posting in our Career Opportunities, you may submit your resume for future consideration.
Job Location - City:
Cambridge
Job Location - State:
Massachusetts
Job Location - Postal Code:
02139-3563
Our work is very important to us, but so is our life outside of work. Draper supports many programs to improve work-life balance including workplace flexibility, employee clubs ranging from photography to yoga, health and finance workshops, off site social events and discounts to local museums and cultural activities. If this specific job opportunity and the chance to work at a nationally renowned R&D innovation company appeals to you, apply now www.draper.com/careers.
Draper is committed to creating an inclusive environment. We understand the value of inclusivity and its impact on a high-performance culture. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. Draper is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, please contact hr@draper.com.
Draper is an independent, nonprofit research and development company headquartered in Cambridge, MA. The 2,000 employees of Draper tackle important national challenges with a promise of delivering successful and usable solutions. From military defense and space exploration to biomedical engineering, lives often depend on the solutions we provide. Our multidisciplinary teams of engineers and scientists work in a collaborative environment that inspires the cross-fertilization of ideas necessary for true innovation. For more information about Draper, visit www.draper.com.
Job Description Summary
As an Inspector A (Elec), you are responsible for performing inspections and/or audits of purchased parts, materials, equipment and quality control programs. Interprets manufacturing drawings, diagrams, specifications and lists to approve or reject units or systems for in-process or final assemblies. You would perform sampling and testing of incoming components and raw materials. Ensures raw materials, in-process, and finished products meet company standards. Determines or assists in determining methods and procedures necessary for inspection.
Duties/Responsibilities
Job Description:
- Performs inspections on a variety of materials, components, assemblies, and systems. Types of inspections include visual, workmanship, dimensional, and electrical.
- Generates and/or revises inspection procedures and associated flows.
- Performs source inspections at off-site facilities.
- Identifies problem areas and bottlenecks and assists in resolution.
- Documents work results and generates inspection reports. Generates procedures to ensure work is performed in a consistent manner.
- Complies with safety and security rules and observes good housekeeping practices.
- Assists and trains lower grade personnel toward achievement of inspection tasks. Includes training of new hires to department and lab policies.
- Accomplishes assignments independent of supervision.
Oscilloscopes, Capacitance/Impedance bridges, power supplies, and microscopes.
Skills/Abilities
- Knowledgeable in Microsoft applications such as Word and Excel.
- Good time management, planning/organization, and decision-making skills.
- Able to use and interpret engineering drawings, sketches, and work to inspection procedures.
- Able to follow and execute to verbal and written instructions.
High school diploma or its equivalent, plus two years of technical schooling related to engineering, science, and/or mathematics.
The two years of technical schooling may be satisfied by one of the following:
- An associate's degree in an engineering or science program.
- Five college credit technical courses in the area of engineering, science, and/or mathematics. One college level writing class can be counted toward the five courses.
- Quality Inspector Certification (CQI) from the American Society for Quality (ASQ).
A minimum of five years of experience is required in a quality assurance organization performing tasks related to the inspection of mechanical and/or electronic commodities. Included in this experience is certification or a demonstrated working knowledge of the applicable industry and/or military standards associated with the quality of electronics and/or mechanical commodities. This includes but is not limited to soldering, welding, crimping, cross-sectional analysis, and wiring/cabling
Typical Electronic Inspection Commodities
Electronic components, printed wiring boards, circuit card assemblies, wafer die, MCM/MEMs products, harnesses, connectors, or other electro-mechanical assemblies.
Additional Job Description
Applicants selected for this position may be required to obtain and maintain a government security clearance.
Connect With Draper for Future Opportunities! If you don't find the right posting in our Career Opportunities, you may submit your resume for future consideration.
Job Location - City:
Cambridge
Job Location - State:
Massachusetts
Job Location - Postal Code:
02139-3563
Our work is very important to us, but so is our life outside of work. Draper supports many programs to improve work-life balance including workplace flexibility, employee clubs ranging from photography to yoga, health and finance workshops, off site social events and discounts to local museums and cultural activities. If this specific job opportunity and the chance to work at a nationally renowned R&D innovation company appeals to you, apply now www.draper.com/careers.
Draper is committed to creating an inclusive environment. We understand the value of inclusivity and its impact on a high-performance culture. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. Draper is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, please contact hr@draper.com.
