- Inspect incoming materials, machined components, PCB assemblies, wiring and harnesses.
- Ensure compliance with engineering drawings, specifications, BOMs, inspection plans, and applicable MIL, IPC, ASTM, AMS, and ESD standards.
- Perform incoming quality inspection (IQC) for CNC-machined metal parts.
- Use inspection and testing equipment including micrometer, vernier caliper, plug & ring gauges, height gauge, surface roughness tester, and thread gauges.
- Verify material specifications, standards, material certificates, and dimensional tolerances (GD&T).
- Check fit, torque, stress and fastening requirements.
- Inspect surface treatments and applicable standards including anodizing, chemical conversion coating, and passivation.
- Inspect components against engineering drawings, specifications, BOMs, and inspection plans.
- Handle PCB inspection and testing per IPC-A-600 and IPC-A-610 standards.
- Perform wiring inspection and testing including continuity, insulation resistance, and dielectric withstand testing.
- Inspect wire harnesses including continuity, short/open circuit, pin-to-pin verification, insulation resistance, and dielectric withstand testing as per IPC/WHMA-A-620.
- Read electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and harness drawings.
- Use electrical inspection and test equipment.
- Identify, document, and report non-conformities.
- Conduct incoming, in-process and final inspections.
Desired Candidate Profile
- Relevant experience in defense manufacturing, aerospace, precision engineering or similar high-precision industries.
- Strong hands-on inspection and quality control experience.
- Ability to interpret mechanical and electrical engineering drawings.
- Strong knowledge of applicable MIL, IPC, ASTM, and AMS standards.
- High attention to detail and strong documentation skills.
- Experience with incoming, in-process and final inspection preferred.
- Strong communication and problem-solving skills.