Inspector - 2nd Shift
Listed on 2026-02-28
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Quality Assurance - QA/QC
Quality Technician/ Inspector, Quality Control / Manager -
Manufacturing / Production
Description
Be part of a growing team. Join Chemring Energetic Devices (CED) as we build products that protect our Country, protect the individual warfighter, and send rockets into outer space. CED is well situated in Downers Grove, Illinois. We are located a commuter train ride West of the Chicago and a short drive from farmland.
- Exciting growth – Our work supports major space and defense programs.
- Impactful work – help manufacture components critical to national security
- Fast-paced environment
- Join a high-performing team in a thriving industry
- Ready to make an impact? Apply today to be part of our mission-critical team!
Full-time
Pay & BenefitsCED strives to pay a competitive wage in the industry and regional market. The pay range for this position is $23.50 /hr. to $28.75 /hr plus $3.00 shift differential. Benefits include eligibility to participate in medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, 401(k) with a generous 6% match, 11 paid holidays, and paid sick time and paid vacation.
Job SummaryThe Inspector supports the Quality Control Supervisor and/or Quality Assurance Manager with all aspects related to control and inspection, involving but not limited to: measuring parts with the appropriate and applicable measurement instrument, conducting visual inspection of parts per governing documents, and supporting compliance with customer specifications, internal quality system, regulatory requirements, and applicable laws.
Requirements ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS- Responsible for ensuring compliance with CED’s QMS.
- Responsible to follow and comply with internal procedures, guidelines, and policies.
- Responsible for completing inspection activities per applicable documentation and requirements:
- Applies applicable measuring techniques with the support of measuring tooling (i.e. callipers, micrometres, etc).
- Records all required data in applicable forms and systems (i.e. D365).
- Provides daily reports on completed jobs to supervision.
- Records inspection time in all applicable systems (Kronos, D365, etc.).
- Initiates and follows through on non-conformance reports (with the support of supervisor or manager) through closure.
- Supports the internal audits as required.
- Supports the corrective actions process as required.
- Support customer required test witnessing and exam of product functions.
- When delegated, witnesses test, prepares test reports, and acceptance data packages.
- Responsible for completing delegated activities under the guidance of the Chief Inspector or Quality Supervisor.
- Responsible for completing any other designated and/or delegated activities and responsibilities, directly or indirectly.
- Follow all company policies and procedures.
- Other duties/responsibilities as assigned.
- Comply with government and corporate laws, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
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Education- A high school diploma is preferred.
- 2+ years of experience in a first-line quality function, e.g., auditing, quality systems coordination, or inspection.
- 2+ years of experience in inspection activities on a regulated environment (i.e. AS-9100, ISO-9001, etc.).
- Able and capable to interpret blueprints – GD&T.
- Able to pass a vision test (including color test).
- Manual dexterity to manipulate delicate parts and instruments.
- Comfortable interacting with customer quality representatives and inspectors.
- Computation skills in MS Office (Word, Excel, D365).
- Demonstrable intermediate to advanced skills in MS Office.
- Able to work in a fast-paced environment with low/high volume and high mix configuration.
- Must be eligible to possess explosives under the Safe Explosives Act of 2003 (as amended) as required by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms (ATF) for all employees of Chemring Energetic Devices.
Lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, or otherwise moving objects weighing up to 25 pounds occasionally, and/or a negligible amount of weight frequently. Involves sitting most of the time but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. Routine use of a computer and extended periods of sitting at a desk.
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