Huntsville Quality Inspector (12 hour shifts)

Job Description Summary

Job Description

About GE Aerospace

At GE Aerospace, we believe the world works better when it flies. We are a world-leading provider of jet engines, components, and integrated systems for commercial and military aircraft. Working at GE Aerospace means you are bringing your unique perspective, innovative spirit, drive, and curiosity to a collaborative and diverse team. It means that if you have ideas, we will listen. You will be able be a part of our LEAN transformation so that you can work smarter and not harder. At GE Aerospace, will do work that you will be proud of. Work that really matters.

Working at our Huntsville L ocation

When it comes to the materials that create exceptional ceramic components, our facility in Huntsville is the major leagues. We're producing Hi- Nicalon TypeS SiC Fiber as well as SiC pre- preg tape in an advanced technology, LEAN manufacturing environment. Join this diverse team of 250+ collaborative employees and every day can be a learning experience. Completed in 2017, this 100-acre campus offers a safety-first, secure workplace where you can perform at your best.

Here are just a few additional reasons you will want to consider us:

• Do work with a real purpose helping to solve the global challenge of how the world flies more sustainably.
• Be a part of a global workforce of diverse backgrounds, perspectives, ideas, and experiences where everyone feels supported and respected.
• Earn merit-based rewards and incentives.
• Work in a climate-controlled building out of the elements.
• Have opportunities for continuous learning and development.

Role Summary/Purpose

The 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
• Schedule is 6:30-6:30 (12-hour rotating schedule working every other weekend Fri-Sun)

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 certified materials testing lab
• Experience with polymer testing

This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. Therefore, employment will be contingent upon the ability to prove that you meet the status of a U.S. Person as one of the following: U.S. lawful permanent resident, U.S. Citizen, have been granted asylee or refugee status (i.e., a protected individual under the Immigration and Naturalization Act, 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)).

Additional Information

GE Aerospace offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE Aerospace is an Equal Opportunity Employer . Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

GE Aerospace 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).

Relocation Assistance Provided: No