BIRD- QA Inspector - BIRD

Quality Inspector - Manufacturing & NDT (Bird Johnson)

Location: Bird Johnson - Pascagoula, MS

Department: Quality

Bird‑Johnson, part of Fairbanks Morse Defense (FMD), is a long‑standing leader in the design, manufacture, and overhaul of marine propellers and propulsion system components
. Our work includes controllable‑pitch and fixed‑pitch propellers
, along with large‑scale foundry castings, machining, finishing, and inspection of propulsion hardware used on U.S. Navy surface ships and submarines
, as well as select commercial marine applications.

As a Quality Inspector
, you will play a direct role in ensuring the dimensional accuracy, material integrity, and overall quality of large, highly engineered propulsion components. This is a hands‑on position supporting foundry, machining, and finishing operations where precision and compliance are critical to ship performance, safety, and mission success.

At Bird Johnson, the products you inspect are not theoretical, they are installed on vessels that support national defense and maritime readiness.

• Perform dimensional inspections and determine acceptability against applicable standards or specifications
• Perform Non‑Destructive Testing (NDT) inspections, including Visual Testing (VT) and Liquid Penetrate Testing (LPT), and determine acceptability against standards or specifications
• Provide inspection and quality documentation support for Manufacturing Engineering
• Perform Pitchometer floor layouts for large, fixed‑pitch propellers
• Accurately document and maintain inspection and quality records
• Maintain the calibration database and report any Out‑of‑Tolerance (OOT) tooling
• Report results of in‑process and final inspections to the Quality Manager
• Perform receiving inspections of purchased goods and materials
• Create, issue, and close out Non‑conformance Reports (NCRs) and Corrective Action Requests (CARs) as required
• Review quality documentation for accuracy, currency, and relevance; update documentation as needed
• Perform in‑process audits within the foundry, finishing, and machining departments to ensure compliance with established processes and policies
• Adhere to all prescribed safety rules and regulations
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Quality Manager

• High School diploma or equivalent with a minimum of 2 years of manufacturing and/or inspection experience
• Working knowledge and hands‑on use of standard measuring and test equipment
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office
  , including Excel and Word
• Ability to lift items weighing up to 50 lbs., including in awkward or confined positions
• Ability to safely operate forklifts, cranes, and various material‑handling equipment
• U.S. Citizenship is required and the ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance
  • This role requires access or potential access to Unclassified Naval Nuclear Propulsion Information (NOFORN)
  • Candidates must provide proof of U.S. citizenship (U.S. Passport, Birth Certificate, or Naturalization Certificate) and attest that they do not hold dual citizenship

• Experience with Laser Tracking/Scanning systems (FARO, Leica, Keyence)
• Proficiency with Poly Works Inspector and Poly Works Modeler software
• Additional experience with NDT testing methods and procedures
• Background in finishing operations and machine shop environments

At Fairbanks Morse Defense, we invest in our people just as we invest in our products.

• A competitive benefits package supporting your health, financial security, and work‑life balance
• 100% tuition reimbursement, empowering continued education, certifications, and career development
• Clear opportunities for growth and internal mobility across Fairbanks Morse Defense
• An annual company performance‑based bonus program
• A robust 401(k) retirement plan to help you build long‑term financial confidence
• Meaningful work that directly supports the U.S.Navy and national defense mission

This specification is intended to indicate the kinds of tasks and levels of work difficulty that will be required of positions that will be given this title and shall not be construed as declaring what the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position shall be. It is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under his/her supervision.

Ability to competently perform all the essential duties of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation, demonstrated commitment to effective customer service delivery, and the ability to work productively as a member of a team or work group are basic requirements of all positions at Fairbanks Morse.