Electronic Inspector - 1st Shift

GE Aerospace • Grand Rapids, MI

10d • Onsite

About The Position

Grand Rapids facility designs and builds avionics equipment for many applications including navigation and guidance, vehicle health, data storage, and more. Help define the future of flight—today. As an Electronic Inspector at GE Aerospace in Grand Rapids, you’ll ensure the highest standards of safety and quality by inspecting complex electronics used in mission-critical aerospace systems. You’ll work hands-on with circuit card assemblies, precision components, and complete products, partnering closely with manufacturing, quality, and engineering teams to deliver right-first-time outcomes. The typical working hours for this position are 7:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Job Description At GE Aerospace, we have a relentless dedication to the future of safe and sustainable flight and the same dedication to the talented GE colleagues that make it happen.  Working at GE Aerospace means that you are bringing your unique perspective, innovative spirit, drive, and curiosity to a collaborative and diverse team. Career Growth: GE isn’t just a great place to start your career—it’s a great place to expand and grow your career.  Many entry-level employees grow into leadership roles in operations or other parts of the business.  There are also opportunities to continue your career at GE in Clearwater, FL or across the globe. Benefits: Our range of benefits includes health care starting on day one, 401 (k) savings plan with generous employer match, paid time off and more. Education Assistance: GE encourages employees to continue their education and provides financial support to further employee learning. Work environment: Grand Rapids climate-controlled facility offers onsite gym, cafeteria, Employee concierge service, tuition reimbursement, free parking with a great location close to 28th street.

Requirements

• Experience inspecting electronic and/or mechanical assemblies in a regulated or high-reliability environment.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to perform extended microscope work while maintaining pace and accuracy.
• Ability to read/interpret blueprints, schematics, bills of material, and work instructions.
• Hands-on proficiency with inspection tools/equipment: continuity meters, hi-pot testers, calipers, gauges, microscopes, and hand tools.
• Basic computer skills in a Windows environment for data entry, documentation, and record-keeping.
• Strong teamwork, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• This position requires U.S. citizenship status.

Nice To Haves

• Prior certification to DOD or international soldering specs (e.g., MIL-STD-2000).
• IPC-A-610 solder certification (active) at time of hire and maintained throughout employment.

Responsibilities

• Inspect electronic circuit card assemblies, electro-mechanical and electro-magnetic assemblies, precision gyro components, and final products prior to shipment to ensure compliance to specifications and quality standards.
• Reviewing documentation and activities taken during the build/repair process to ensure compliance to all relevant requirements.
• Perform in-process and final inspections using microscopes and precision tools; document findings and drive corrective actions to protect Safety and Quality.
• Conduct random audits of assembly operations to verify compliance to work instructions, process controls, and workmanship standards.
• Read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and manufacturing work instructions to validate configuration and component accuracy.
• Use electronic and mechanical inspection equipment including continuity meters, hi-pot testers, calipers, gauges, and microscopes; record objective evidence per procedures.
• Collaborate with manufacturing, quality engineering, and program teams to resolve nonconformances, support root cause analysis, and sustain continuous improvement.
• Communicate effectively with internal teams and, as needed, with customers to ensure clarity, accuracy, and on-time delivery.
• Need to participate in both internal and external audits.

Benefits

• health care starting on day one
• 401 (k) savings plan with generous employer match
• paid time off
• Education Assistance: GE encourages employees to continue their education and provides financial support to further employee learning.
• Grand Rapids climate-controlled facility offers onsite gym, cafeteria, Employee concierge service, tuition reimbursement, free parking with a great location close to 28th street.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees