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MPG delivers radio frequency (RF) spectrum-centric solutions at the speed of technology. We enable mission-critical communications and space-based missions with ruggedized RF components, subsystems, and turn-key solutions. Civilian government, military and commercial customers rely on MPG's deep engineering expertise, and scalable manufacturing capability to deliver what they need, when they need it. MPG operates engineering and manufacturing facilities in:  Austin, TX;  Columbia, MD;  Ventura, CA;  West Chester, OH;  Salisbury, MD; Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic; and York, United Kingdom.

POSITION OVERVIEW:

The primary function of this role is to manage the team of inspectors in the machine shop to ensure that machined parts adhere to aerospace standards.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Responsible for maintaining the machine shop inspection process and ensuring adherence to AS9100.
• Provide leadership guidance to the inspection team in the machine shop by supervising the team including training, evaluations, maintaining schedules, and disciplinary action as needed.
• Responsible for ensuring a safe and clean environment for all team members in the machine shop inspection area.
• Maintaining a FOD free area by developing and ensuring a robust 5S program is in place.
• Oversee daily inspection requirements and ensure that the team is processing per the plan/schedule.
• Responsible for creating and maintaining a skills matrix to ensure a cross-functional team.
• Responsible for recommending and securing additional technical training for the team.
• Responsible for training team inspection methods, the use of tools, creating fixtures, and developing new and improved inspection techniques.
• Develop and maintain inspection process documentation, work instruction, procedures, inspection plans, etc. that define the general process and the specific inspection method of specific parts.
• Responsible for the maintenance of inspection records.
• Responsible for creating and maintaining a FAI and first piece verification process for the machine shop that meets customer and AS9100 requirements.
• Responsible for the use and maintenance of precision instruments and tools, including programming of the CMM.
• Responsible for communicating with team and engineering on GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerance) and recommend improvements to design processes.
• Responsible for identifying, reporting, communicating, and dispositioning nonconforming material.
• Facilitate and chair the machine shop MRB meetings and ensure closure of NCM dispositions.
• Responsible for root cause analysis of defects and implementing corrective actions of findings.
• Provide technical leadership with cross-functional teams as it relates to complex inspections and use of precision instruments.
• Responsible for participating in design reviews related to machines parts.
• Responsible for performance reviews of team.
• Responsible for participating in continuous improvement initiatives and implementing best practices.
• Work cooperatively with machine shop and production on improvements and quality initiatives.
• This is a working supervisor role, to include performing inspections and measurements to ensure products meet quality standards, using various equipment and techniques, and will identify and analyze defects in products and processes, recommending corrective action and solutions.

QUALIFICATIONS SUMMARY:

• US Citizen or Permanent Resident – Green Card Holder
• Aviation, Space, or Defense industry experience.
• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent work experience) in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering.
• Five years’ technical experience in quality inspection within and aerospace or precision manufacturing.
• Working knowledge of GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerance).
• Proficiency with CMM use and programming (PCDMIS software) and other precision inspection tools.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Must be able to lead a diverse team with technical expertise.
• Must be able to effectively communicate with Machinist and Engineering on technical/quality issues.
• Excellent communications skills, verbal and written. 
• Must be able to diplomatically work with other departments and communicate effectively with all levels of the organization. 
• Thorough knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
• Must have knowledge of Quality System standards; AS9100, ISO9001, etc.
• SPC and Continuous Improvement/Lean Manufacturing knowledge a plus.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Described here are characteristics representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Stand, walk, and sit throughout the day
• Ability to lift XX pounds on occasion
• Any travel requirements

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Characteristics described here are representative of those an incumbent will encounter while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individual with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Exposed to moving mechanical parts, and low voltage electrical circuits while on the manufacturing floor
• Required to wear appropriate personal protective equipment when in restricted manufacturing areas

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Work Arrangement : Onsite

Pay Range: $80,000.00 - $90,000.00 annually

Bonus Eligible: This position is eligible to earn a discretionary bonus based on performance metrics and other criteria outlined in our applicable bonus plan.

We consider several job-related, non-discriminatory factors when determining the pay rate for a position, including, but not limited to, the position’s responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, a candidate’s education/training, the position’s location, and the key skills needed for the position.  Pay is one of the Total Rewards that we provide to compensate and recognize employees for their work.

Benefits: Benefits for this position include:  a 401(k) savings plan with employer contributions; medical, dental and vision insurance; wellness programs; health savings account, health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts; company paid short-term disability and long-term disability; company paid employee basic life and AD&D insurance; supplemental employee and dependent life insurance; optional accident, hospital indemnity and critical illness insurance; adoption, surrogacy, and fertility benefits and assistance; commuter benefits; parental, military, jury duty, and bereavement leaves of absence; paid time off, including 10 paid holidays per calendar year, 10 paid vacation days beginning at 80 hours annually, 40 paid sick leave hours annually or as provided under state and local paid sick leave laws; business travel services; employee discounts; and an employee assistance program that includes company paid counseling sessions and legal services. Eligibility for benefits is governed by applicable plan documents and policies.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, genetic information, or any other factors prohibited by law.

Attention Applicants: If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, please let us know. Likewise, if you are limited in the ability to access or use this online application process and need an alternative method for applying, we will determine an alternate way for you to apply. Please contact accommodations@mpgdover.com for assistance with an accommodation. Kindly specify Job Requisition Number / Job Title and Location in response.

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