Quality Inspector (Aerospace) - Electromechanical

SQA Services

$83K — $93K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 3+ years of hands-on experience with electro-mechanical parts inspection
  • Strong ability to read and interpret manufacturing drawings and industry standards
  • Proficient in GD&T and dimensional validation using micrometers, calipers, and height gauges
  • Ability to adapt to new technology and software
  • Excellent visual acuity for defect detection
  • ITAR compliance required
  • Willingness to undergo a background check

Responsibilities

  • Conduct incoming inspections of products or services from external providers
  • Perform in-process and final inspections of critical features
  • Compile final inspection sign-off sheets or inspection packages
  • Verify inspection equipment is capable of detecting defects
  • Review justification for any parts not inspected at final inspection
  • Assure products meet specified workmanship standards
  • Verify finishes, coatings, and cleanliness of hardware

Benefits

  • Mileage reimbursement at the U.S. government's rate for travel-related expenses
  • Company-covered travel and accommodation for training in California
  • Full-time employment during the contract period
  • Opportunity to work on high-quality mechanical products
  • Gain experience in a specialized field
Full Job Description


We're hiring for an Electro-Mechanical Inspector Level 2 position in Phoenix, AZ. This is an opportunity in which you will be supporting the first shift. This is a Full - time position. If you have a passion for mechanical products and a keen eye for quality, this could be the perfect opportunity for you!

This is a 1-year contract, apply today for serious consideration!

The compensation range for this position is $40-45 per hour, depending on experience. Candidates must be available to travel to California for a one-week training program. All travel and accommodation expenses will be covered by the company.

Responsibilities

  • Incoming inspection from external providers of products or services/processing
  • (e.g., nickel plating)
  • FAI, PO, COC and process certification documents
  • In-process and/or final inspection of critical features, including witness inspection
  • (e.g., CMM program run)
  • Compilation of final inspection sign-off sheet or inspection package
  • Verification that the inspection equipment used to take measurements is capable of
  • detecting defects.
  • Verification that the inspection methodology is adequate per drawing intent.
  • Review and validation of justification for any part not inspected at final inspection.
  • Assure products are free of gaps, mismatches, fairing, and of acceptable contour
  • and waviness.
  • Assured products are of good workmanship and within specified workmanship
  • standards (e.g., oil canning, riding conditions, loose fasteners, drill starts,
  • scratches, dings, burrs, fastener edge distance, etc.)
  • Verifying all visible part finishes, paint, and skin quality are acceptable to the
  • required visual standards.
  • Verify hardware cleanliness and absence of internal or external foreign object
  • debris.
  • Verify safety wire has been applied in a negative pull orientation, the correct number
  • of turns, and pigtails are tucked in according to specification requirements.
  • Verify fasteners are properly installed; assure the torque stripe is continuous from
  • the head to the surface and of the correct color


Skills and Qualifications

  • 3+ years of hands-on experience with electro-mechanical parts inspection.
  • Strong ability to read and interpret manufacturing drawings and industry/commodity
  • standards.
  • Proficient in GD&T and validating dimensions (tolerances ≥.005") using hand tools
  • (e.g., micrometers, calipers, height gauges).
  • Ability to adapt to new technology and software.
  • Excellent visual acuity to detect defects in complex products.
  • Must be willing to undergo a background check.
  • Must be ITAR compliant.


$40 - $45 an hour

Mileage reimbursement at the US gov't rate ($0.70 per mile driven). Untaxed.

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