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Quality Control Inspector

Posted 16 Days Ago
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Hybrid
Itasca, IL
29-50
Mid level
Hybrid
Itasca, IL
29-50
Mid level
As a Quality Control Inspector, inspect and ensure compliance with product standards, assist with inventory and nonconformance reporting, and support testing procedures and audits in the aerospace industry.
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Your impact
As a Quality Control Inspector, you will play a vital role in a team of Operations professionals building inflight connectivity solutions connecting aircraft to harnessing the true power of inflight internet to improve how passengers fly and airlines operate. We bring flexibility and performance to airlines and passengers a like across every device, every flight, everywhere.
Inspectors perform inspections, check testing and sampling procedures for product manufacturing processes. They conduct packaging line inspections and the sampling and testing of incoming components and raw materials to ensure that company standards are met. The inspector my draft procedures and assist with validating or troubleshooting testing methods, including assays. They also apply approval or rejection labels to bulk raw materials once analytical data is evaluated.
What you will do

  • Understand and assist with any inventory transactions and data recording required for Intelsat's products
  • Assist with physical inventory requirements as required
  • Perform accurate visual, dimensional, mechanical, and/or functional inspection of materials per inspection plans, drawings, and other specification requirements
  • Read and interpret specifications, schematics, and/or design drawings
  • Inspect and file/record incoming material history records
  • Initiate material nonconformance reports, as required. Ensure that the report contains accurate and sufficient detail of compliance or the cause(s) of failure and recommend correction(s)
  • Learn, understand, and use the processes and procedures for Intelsat products
  • Assist with maintaining AS9100 production test requirements and certification
  • Review and process supplier First Article Inspections
  • Assist with preparing internal First Article Inspections
  • Work with internal Intelsat resources to effectively resolve inspection questions and/or issues
  • Support supplier audits
  • Assist with incoming inspection plan development
  • Support calibration program administration
  • Resolve inventory discrepancies, problem orders and intercompany transfer issues


Your required experience/skills

  • Minimum of a high school diploma
  • 3-5 years of related aerospace experience
  • AS9100 experience
  • Previous visual and mechanical inspection background with the ability to use basic hand measurement tools (calipers, micrometers, etc.), as well as higher precision measuring, optical inspection, and/or non-destructive evaluation equipment
  • Has substantial understanding of the job and applies knowledge and skills to complete a wide range of tasks


Your success in this role will look like:

  • Demonstrate a continuous improvement mindset and provide feedback
  • Have organization & time management skills
  • Strong interpersonal & communication skills


It would be nice if you had:

  • Previous ARD/ODAR experience issuing 8130-3 Airworthiness Release Tags
  • Prior experience working in IFE/IFC (inflight entertainment/inflight connectivity) hardware
  • Skills in PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook


How we support you:

  • Hybrid work environment offering up to two days per week work from home (for eligible positions)
  • Development opportunities supporting professional growth championed by our dedicated Learning & Development team. 20-25% of our positions are hired internally!
  • Ways to get involved: satellite launch parties, company connect events, charitable activities, team social events and recognition programs.
  • Wide range of benefits and perks to help you stay healthy, happy, and productive. These include paid leave programs, medical, tuition reimbursement, and retirement benefits, employee wellness offerings, and more!


These benefits are designed to support your overall well-being and help you succeed in your role.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Intelsat is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, pregnancy, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by applicable law .
While it is important to note that meeting the minimum qualifications is a fundamental requirement for consideration, if you are enthusiastic about this role and are unsure how well your experience aligns with these requirements, we encourage you to apply. Our recruitment team will assess your application and determine if your skills and qualifications meet the essential criteria for this role or whether there might be another role within our organization that is a better match.
Other Job Info:

  • These statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this job. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of employees assigned to this job.


  • The hourly rate for this position is $29.04 to $50.00 and is eligible for overtime. The annual bonus target for this position is five (5) percent. In determining compensation, Intelsat considers factors including but not limited to position scope and responsibilities, candidate work experience, education/training, skills, and internal peer equity. Intelsat provides a variety of benefits to employees, including health insurance coverage, an employee wellness program, life and disability insurance, a retirement savings plan, paid holidays, and paid time off.


About Us As the foundational architects of satellite technology, Intelsat applies our expertise to develop breakthrough solutions that advance and secure boundless applications for our customers and partners.
At Intelsat, we increase human potential by connecting people, communities, businesses, and governments. Our employees enjoy a casual and collaborative environment, where we celebrate professional excellence in pursuit of the corporate mission. We hire skilled professionals who work in various areas such as: satellite engineering, network operations, cloud architecture, accounting, sales, legal, and more. Browse our current job openings or create a professional profile to stay informed about opportunities that match your interests and expertise.
Intelsat is subject to regulation by certain U.S. Government national security agencies, which require that we collect and share certain Personally Identifiable Information ("PII") with the U.S. Government to obtain permission to employ non-U.S. persons in certain roles. If selected for a role at Intelsat, we may collect and share your PII for these purposes.
Intelsat is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Top Skills

As9100
Excel
Microsoft Outlook
Microsoft Powerpoint

Intelsat Chicago, Illinois, USA Office

111 N Canal St , Chicago, IL, United States, 60606

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