Quality Control Inspector
Quality Control Inspector We are seeking an experienced Quality Control Inspector to support quality assurance activities in a fast-paced aerospace and defense manufacturing environment. This position is responsible for performing incoming, in-process, and final inspections to ensure products and components meet established quality standards, engineering specifications, and customer requirements. Previous experience performing incoming inspections is required. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in manufacturing quality control, including inspection of printed circuit board assemblies (PCBAs), fabricated mechanical components, and cable assemblies.
Key Responsibilities:
Perform incoming, in-process, and final inspections of products, components, and subassemblies to ensure compliance with engineering drawings, specifications, and quality requirements.
Conduct visual and dimensional inspections of PCBAs, fabricated mechanical parts, cable assemblies, and other manufactured components.
Inspect incoming materials and components to verify conformance with purchase orders, technical specifications, and applicable quality standards.
Perform inspections of purged or segregated materials as requested.
Read and interpret engineering drawings, part prints, technical specifications, and inspection First Article Inspections (FAI) to support component and part and maintain accurate inspection results within the Manufacturing Execution System (MES).Identify, document, and report nonconforming materials and defects through the appropriate quality management systems.
Generate nonconformance reports (NCRs) and assist with the investigation and resolution of quality issues.
Monitor critical inspection equipment and instrumentation to ensure accuracy and compliance.
Enforce Foreign Object Elimination/Foreign Object Debris (FOE/FOD), Electrostatic Discharge (ESD), and equipment calibration protocols.
Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, and operations teams to identify and resolve quality-related concerns.
Perform additional quality assurance activities in support of production and engineering compliance with company quality procedures, safety requirements, and applicable industry Qualifications
High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
Minimum of 5 years of experience in a manufacturing quality control or inspection environment.
Demonstrated hands-on experience performing incoming inspections of materials, components, or assemblies.
Experience inspecting printed circuit board assemblies (PCBAs).Knowledge of IPC-A-610 inspection standards, including current or previous certification or equivalent experience.
Experience working within an ISO 9001 and/or AS9100 quality management system.
Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, mechanical prints, specifications, and technical performing visual and dimensional inspections of manufactured components.
Familiarity with inspection documentation, nonconformance reporting, and manufacturing quality processes.
Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to maintain accurate inspection records.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and manage competing priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience inspecting cable assemblies in accordance with IPC/WHMA-A-620 standards, including current or previous experience in the aerospace and defense manufacturing industry.
- Knowledge of plating and conversion coating using Aegis Factory
- Logix or similar Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES).Experience conducting First Article Inspections and documenting inspection results.
- Familiarity with FOD prevention, ESD controls, and calibration requirements.
Key Skills and Competencies:
- Incoming Material and Component InspectionPCBA Inspection and IPC-A-610 Standards
- Visual and Dimensional Inspection
- Engineering Drawing and Specification Interpretation
- First Article Inspection (FAI)
- Nonconformance Reporting and DocumentationISO 9001 / AS9100 Quality Standards
- Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES)
- Quality Assurance and Continuous Improvement
- Attention to Detail and Problem-Solving