Remote Aerospace Source Inspector Jobs in Virginia

Job Type: Full-time

Duration of role: Permanent

Position: 1

Reporting to: Divisional Technical Manager – Tate AMER

Location: Remote/Hybrid. United States

About Us

At Tate we are passionate about everything we do. As an independent brand operating within Kingspan Group, a global plc group of companies, Tate has been recognized worldwide as an industry leader in the development and manufacture of data center infrastructure solutions and commercial office raised access floors, for over 60 years. With revenues of over $600m and growing, Tate plays a pivotal role in offering expertise in cutting edge design engineering in order to craft solutions, by working collaboratively with clients as a trusted partner.

Tate continues to grow and expand, operating multiple manufacturing and commercial sites across the US, Europe, the Middle East, Asia, and Australia. We are excited about our fresh, dynamic, and inclusive team of experts working on new innovations and forward-thinking designs, as we remain a market leading player within our industry. We continue to invest heavily in the best available manufacturing tools and equipment needed to adhere to Tate’s world class standards and in keeping with our Planet Passionate sustainability strategy, our focus is on having minimal climate impact.

We are excited to potentially welcoming you as part of our team as we continue to grow on a worldwide scale.

About the Role

A Fabrication Source Engineer plays a critical role in bridging design, sourcing, and production from Tate and its Suppliers. They ensure that raw materials, components, and assemblies are acquired effectively, meet quality standards, comply with specifications, and help support procurement on schedule. This position requires a combination of engineering expertise, project management, and familiarity with fabrication technologies. Travel would be 50% of the time

What You’ll Do

• Sourcing and Procurement: Support and help identify materials, components, or subcontracted services needed for fabrication projects. Support Supplier quality team as SME for the processes of Welding.
• Process Oversight: Support Tate partners to optimize fabrication processes, including welding, machining, assembly, and finishing.
• Design Coordination: - Review of Tate Engineering drawings and CAD models to ensure manufacturability and material compatibility when it comes to packets for suppliers.
• Supplier Interaction: - Interface with suppliers and subcontractors, Support proposals, and technical submittals and Interact and support Tate’s supplier quality team, if needed supervise contracted fabrication at supplier facilities.
• Quality Control: Conduct SME inspections, enforce adherence to industry standards and internal Tate quality protocols
• Project Management: Support Tate as a cross-functional teams’ member to achieve project milestones.
• Continuous Improvement: - Recommend process enhancements, tooling upgrades, or automation solutions to increase efficiency and reduce manufacturing costs

Additional Expectation

• Remain compliant with the Code of Conduct and Policies which includes the Kingspan Group Compliance Policy.
• Ensure that all duties related to product compliance are adhered to in accordance with the Product Compliance Policy, Laws, Regulations, and market demands.
• Responsible for all tasks to achieve compliance goals and demands of the Compliance Management System.
• Must raise concerns related to the Compliance Management System to their supervisor, manager, or any member of the Leadership Team, or through the confidential whistle blower service.

What You’ll Bring

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, Welding, Manufacturing, Industrial Engineering, or Materials Science.
• Experience: Typically, 3–8 years in fabrication, sourcing, or manufacturing engineering with exposure to metals structures, mass manufacturing and/ or specialized equipment
• Certifications – AWS QC1 CWI if not willing to achieve (Optional but Preferred ASME, Lean Six Sigma, Project Management Professional (PMP), or equivalent).
• Technical Skills- Knowledge of welding, machining, forming, and assembly techniques, including automation tools and CNC machinery.
• Understanding of industrial standards - (ASME, AWS, ISO, AISC) and quality management systems
• Soft Skills - Strong problem-solving and analytical skills for troubleshooting process issues
• Effective communication and collaboration across cross-functional teams and external suppliers
• Organizational and time management abilities to handle multiple projects simultaneously Leadership capabilities to mentor junior engineers and technicians
• To Support the business and team this person must have the ability to evaluate supplier capabilities and implement quality inspections

What You’ll Get

• Pay range: $100000 USD to $145000 USD. This role is eligible for a discretionary bonus
• Career Scope and Advancement: As we grow, new positions and career opportunities arise, offering accelerated paths for the right candidates, locally and globally.
• World of Wellness Philosophy: We empower you to take charge of your health and well-being. You’ll have access to a wide range of medical, dental, and vision benefits, along with personalized guidance from a “Health Advocate.” We also offer other supplemental options, including 401k, legal, disability, and theft insurance, to ensure your financial wellness.
• Corporate Social Responsibility: Through Planet Passionate we are determined to reduce our manufacturing carbon (CO2e) emissions to as close to zero as technically possible, together with halving carbon intensity in our primary supply chain. We are very involved in our community, and you will have ample opportunities to support us in creating a better world.
• Skills Development: Given the dynamic pace of our business and a strong collaborative environment, your new role will be diverse and multifaceted – allowing you to be more versatile and develop a broader skill set.
• Mentorship and development: At Tate, we don’t believe in hierarchy, we work together as one team for one common goal. You will have access and exposure to our senior leaders and experts for learning in your role, and additionally mentorship for the future.
• Culture: We have a great team culture, highly collaborative, supportive, and social. Together we innovate, collaborate, take ownership, and strive for excellence.

Stay connected with us on LinkedIn for insights into life at Tate. Join us in our mission to make a difference through exceptional solutions.

Tate Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to legally protected characteristics. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. Employment may be contingent upon completion of post-offer requirements in accordance with applicable law.

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