Final Assembly Inspector

DPP•Buffalo, NY

9d•Onsite

About The Position

DPP is seeking a Final Assembly Inspector for a 12-month W2 contract opportunity with a client in the aerospace and defense manufacturing industry. The position is onsite in Buffalo, New York, with a shift from 3:00 PM to 11:00 PM. The role involves visually inspecting in-process and completed products—including electronic units, precision electromechanical assemblies, mechanical sub-assemblies, and structural components—against blueprints, specifications, and customer requirements. The inspector uses measuring devices and inspection tools to determine whether parts are acceptable, need rework, or should be rejected. The role also includes making pass/fail decisions and documenting inspection results in accordance with statistical process control or other quality procedures.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
At least 3 years of hands-on inspection experience with electronic or electromechanical assemblies.
Experience with visual inspection techniques and precision measuring instruments.
Experience reading and interpreting engineering drawings, schematics, and/or IPC standards.
US citizenship work authorization.

Nice To Haves

Certification in J-STD-001 (Soldering Materials, Processes, and Flow-Sheet Requirements).
Certifications in IPC-A-610 (Acceptability of Electronic Assemblies) and IPC-A-620 (Cable & Wire Harness Assemblies).
Prior experience with hand-soldering, reflow, wave, or selective soldering processes.
Experience with statistical process control (SPC) tools and Six Sigma concepts.
SAP experience.
Experience with visual acuity and meticulous observation.
Experience with micrometers, calipers, dial indicators, gauges, and inspection fixtures.
Experience with electronic component identification and solder joint assessment.

Responsibilities

Visually inspect in-process and completed electronic units, precision electromechanical assemblies, mechanical sub-assemblies, and structural components against blueprints, specifications, and customer requirements.
Use measuring devices and inspection tools to determine whether parts are acceptable, need rework, or must be rejected.
Make pass/fail decisions on inspected goods.
Maintain inspection checks and records of results.
Write inspection reports and document findings in accordance with statistical process control or other quality procedures.