Quality Assurance Inspector, Mid-Senior

Posted: 05/06/2025

  1. Quality Assurance Inspector, Mid-Senior
    1. Details:
      1. FLSA: Full-Time, Regular Salary, Non-Exempt
      2. Schedule: Monday – Friday, 0900hrs – 1700hrs
      3. Location: Onsite, Aberdeen, MD 21001
      4. Supervisory: No
    2. Key Roles:
      1. Establish and maintain rigorous quality standards for electro-mechanical products and components
      2. Read and interpret blueprints, specifications, and technical documentation to verify manufacturing processes meet defined production standards
      3. Perform detailed inspections of electro-mechanical assemblies, wiring harnesses, circuit boards, and integrated components to verify compliance with technical drawings and workmanship standards
      4. Utilize precision inspection tools including calipers, gauges, micrometers, multimeters, and other measurement instruments relevant to electro-mechanical manufacturing
      5. Conduct visual, dimensional, and functional inspections on raw materials, in-process components, and finished products. Perform First Article Inspection Reports (FAIRs) as required. Responsible for incoming, in-process, and outgoing inspections. Inspect labeling, packaging, and documentation for accuracy and compliance with requirements
      6. Monitor and enforce compliance with electrostatic discharge (ESD) protocols for handling sensitive electronic components
      7. Investigate and document defects, deviations, or non-conformances, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement effective corrective actions
      8. Participate in periodic audits of manufacturing processes and documentation to ensure regulatory compliance and adherence to internal quality standards
      9. Engage actively in design and production reviews, providing input on quality considerations, inspection requirements, and manufacturing feasibility
      10. Ensure proper identification, handling, and documentation of non-conforming materials and components
      11. Maintain accurate and detailed inspection records
    3. Basic Qualifications:
      1. Associate degree or relevant certification in Quality Control, Mechanical Engineering, or Industrial Technology
      2. +3 years of demonstrated experience in an equivalent or similar role
      3. Demonstrated experience with interpreting electro-mechanical technical drawings and schematics
      4. Demonstrated experience using an ERP system and inspection tools/techniques
      5. Demonstrated experience with International Organization for Standardization (ISO) 9001:2015 or other industry-specify quality systems
      6. Maintain highly organized and detailed records
      7. Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office tools
    4. Preferred Qualifications
      1. Certification as a Quality Inspector (e.g., ASQ CQI)
      2. Bachelor’s degree or relevant certification in Quality Control, Mechanical Engineering, or Industrial Technology
      3. +6 years of demonstrated experience in an equivalent or similar role
      4. Experience conducting or participating in audits for quality assurance compliance
      5. Experience with ERP system, Deltek
    5. Clearance: Applicants selected will be subject to a background check and/or security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information:
      1. Security clearance is preferred but not required