This position is reserved for Active Military Personnel looking for internships through the DoD SkillBridge program. If you are not currently serving, please see our website for other opportunities not marked DoD SkillBridge.

Mercury is proud to offer this opportunity to active US military service members as a SkillBridge internship position. Mercury is a DOD Contract manufacturer providing state of the art technology to support those who defend our country everyday. To further this partnership, Mercury is proud to offer career opportunities to those who have served our country.  

Mercury is an approved company for the SkillBridge Program under Dept. of Defense Instruction 1322.29. This program is an opportunity for transitioning service members to gain valuable civilian work experience through an individual internship during their last 6 months of service, for up to 180 days. Mercury SkillBridge is open to all ranks and experience levels provided they meet the minimum requirements for the position listed below. SkillBridge participants are not eligible for compensation from Mercury, as they continue to receive military compensation and benefits as Active-duty service members. For full SkillBridge eligibility please visit the SkillBridge website at https://skillbridge.osd.mil/faq.htm

Join Mercury and become part of our world-class Quality team that supports the American warfighter on the battlefield, saving lives and defending democracy worldwide. As a quality inspector you will ensure that our products deliver flawlessly every time, in the heat of battle giving our troops the winning edge when it matters most.

You will be utilizing the requirements of IPC Industry Standards to ensure that the quality of our products meets the high demand of our end users. You will ensure optimal product quality by performing in-process visual verification of electronic assemblies, providing real-time feedback to operators, and documenting discrepancies accordingly. 

 

You are responsible for:

Supporting Incoming, in-process and final inspection including customer source inspections Obtaining and upholding IPC credentials required of the position. Ensuring quality at a production line level by incorporating spot-inspection, sampling, and 1st-piece verification and 100% inspection as required. Verifying compliance of in-process material against Customer and Industry Standards Ensuring documentation is accurately recorded and collected. Escalating systemic issues to Quality and Manufacturing Engineering Supporting first-piece verification runs with accompanying documents. Documenting non-conformities to the process and specifications Initiating regular quality line-audits to ensure all documentation, consumables, and tooling are within check. Advocating proper ESD, PPE, and FOD prevention Operating appropriate inspection equipment; (AOI, XRAY, etc.…)

Required Qualifications:

5+ years of experience in quality assurance of electronics in a manufacturing environment Physically able to spend up to 8 hours a day using a microscope Familiarity with IPC Industry Standards High-School Diploma Must be a US citizen with an active DOD secret clearance or the ability to obtain one Must be able to work 2nd shift hours - 2:00pm to 10:30pm

Preferred Qualifications:

J-STD-001 Class 3 and/or IPC 610 certified Familiarity with MIl-STD-833 Experience working in an ISO-9001 and/or AS9100 Quality System environment Ability to communicate openly and effectively to provide real-time feedback Ability to work in a fast-paced team environment Customer-Focused, "Zero-Defect" Mindset Documentation Abilities Computer literacy Industry-Relevant Quality Inspection or Control experience Willingness to cross train in multiple Quality areas

This is a SkillBridge internship opportunity and does not offer compensation outside of your normal DoD pay.

 

This position requires you to have or obtain a government security clearance. Security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens.