Quality Inspector

Job description

3437072
Additional Cities

Huntsville
Career Level

Experienced
Relocation Assistance

No
Business

GE Aviation
Business Segment

Aviation Supply Chain
Function

Manufacturing
Country/Territory

United States
Additional States/Provinces

Alabama
Postal Code

35756
Role Summary/Purpose

Quality Inspector is responsible for sample management, quality inspection, and manufacturing support.
Essential Responsibilities

• Perform accurate analysis following appropriate standard test methods and report data in
a timely manner
• Document inspection results in logbooks, worksheets, and the
laboratory information management system
• Verify inspection data to determine
conformance and compliance to specifications.
• Detect erroneous inspection data
and troubleshoot instrumentation to correct.
• Ensure that all equipment is calibrated
and verified before analyzing samples
• Follow instrument and equipment check
procedures and report any equipment problem as soon as possible
• Exercise good
housekeeping, including replenishing supplies, cleaning bench area, and ensuring equipment
cleanliness and readiness for use
• Ensure proper storage or disposal of samples
after analysis, as well as proper waste handling
• Act as a point of contact for
answering quality related questions for the plant floor
• Must be able to work
independently and in a team environment. Inspector will interface with the quality control team
and the manufacturing plant
• Follow through on any tasks, assignments or projects
that management assigns.
• Maintain safe and healthy work environment by following
standards and procedures to ensure safety of self and of team members
• Work
overtime, weekends and holidays, as required
Qualifications/Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a science field (Chemistry, Biology, Physics) or Associate degree in chemical technology, or equivalent, with 1+ years of experience as a quality control laboratory technician, or high school diploma with 3+ years of experience as quality control laboratory technician
• Must have knowledge of basic laboratory equipment, analytical testing methods and results reporting
• Knowledge of basic calibration techniques and ability to perform calibration of instruments as required.
• Strong mathematical skills including ability to calculate results such as averages, percentages, and metric conversions
• Ability to communicate well individually and in a team atmosphere
• Good analytical and troubleshooting skills
• Good verbal and writing skills
• Must be able to work a 12-hour schedule on days or nights
Desired Characteristics

• Expertise with optical and electron microscopy, tensile testing, FTIR, GPC, particle size
analysis, and gravimetric testing.
• Conduct calibration of laboratory equipment or interface
with third party calibration service technicians
• Conduct troubleshooting and minor repair of
laboratory instruments
• Participate in internal quality auditing
• Advanced
laboratory data collection and analysis skills
• Experience in a certified materials testing
lab
• Experience with polymer testing
About Us

GE (NYSE:GE) drives the world forward by tackling its biggest challenges. By combining world-class engineering with software and analytics, GE helps the world work more efficiently, reliably, and safely. GE people are global, diverse and dedicated, operating with the highest integrity and passion to fulfill GE’s mission and deliver for our customers. www.ge.com
GE offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE is anEqual Opportunity Employer . Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, gender (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, veteran status or any other characteristics protected by law.
Additional Eligibility Qualifications

GE will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable).
Primary Country

United States
Primary State/Province

Alabama
Primary City

Huntsville