Incoming Quality Inspector

Boston Dynamics is seeking an Incoming Quality Inspector to join our Supplier Quality team as we build the world’s most advanced robots. Every day, you will work with the Operations team to ensure timely inspections are conducted to aid with the proper flow of parts and materials needed for production. You will play a vital role in helping to ensure our customers receive robots that are made to the highest standards. To thrive in this role, you must have an understanding of engineering drawings, part inspection processes, and have excellent communication skills with a team-first mentality.

Boston Dynamics is a world leader in mobile robots, tackling some of the toughest robotics challenges. For years, our awe-inspiring viral videos on YouTube have shown the world how remarkably capable robots can be. Now we are quickly becoming a recognized leader in automation solutions for industrial applications, logistics and warehouses. 

Note: candidates must be able to pass a GD&T aptitude test administered during the interview process.

 Day to day activities:

• Following our quality control plan, inspect supplier and internal materials utilizing various mechanical tools, equipment, and a range of inspection techniques.

• Inspect and assess material’s compliance based on dimensional and attribute acceptance criteria, while documenting and communicating inspection results.

• Create basic inspection plans off of drawing requirements.  Understand which measurement devices would best perform the inspection. Understand AQL tables and how to select the correct sampling rate based on quality criteria.

• Clearly communicate nonconformance's via ticketing system with complete information provided for engineering to make an assessment.

• Provide periodic reports related to quality inspection results and provide feedback to look for opportunities for improvement in our quality and control processes.

• Help manage the MRB area by pushing for timely and accurate dispositions as required.

• Support Supplier Quality and Product Quality teams as needed with containment screening activities of inventory items.

• Help manage and organize tools for calibration used for quality inspections.

• Participate in internal compliance audits related to our quality assurance requirements as required.

• Maintain a clean, well organized work space in line with 5S standards.

• Follow health and safety requirements at all times and bring to light safety concerns as soon as they arise.

• Must be able to pivot daily responsibilities and requirements based on business needs.

Desired skills:

• Previous experience in a quality inspector or quality technician role, preferably in an electromechanical, aerospace, or medical assembly environment.

• Experience in quality control techniques and understanding of GD&T per ASME Y.14.5-2018 standard.  

• CMM and manual or automated optical measurement equipment experience.

• Hands-on inspection skills (caliper, micrometer, thread gages, etc.);

• Experience with ERP as well as experience working on computers and using computer programs to aid inspection.

• Experience with injection molding is an added advantage.

• IPC-610 or J-STD-001 certification is an added advantage.

• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and quality control plans. 

• Experience working in an ISO 9001 or similar environment.

We are interested in every qualified candidate who is eligible to work in the United States. However, we are not able to sponsor visas for this position.

Boston Dynamics will never ask you to divulge your personal financial or account information as part of its recruiting process.