QA Inspector

Compass Systems Inc•Richland Township, PA

About The Position

The QA Inspector is responsible for timely inspection, testing, and documentation of received materials, first articles, finished products, and work in process. The role verifies conformance with quality criteria, work orders, drawings, and customer specifications. The inspector also maintains and calibrates tools and test fixtures and follows company policies and procedures, including AS9100 standards. The position involves inspecting and testing materials and products using measurement and test equipment, reviewing certifications and reports against specification requirements, controlling nonconforming materials, and documenting inspection results. The employee works around moving mechanical parts and may work outdoors in inclement weather, heat, and humidity. The environment has moderate temperature and noise levels, though noise may sometimes be loud. Personal protective gear is required most of the day.

Requirements

Experience with quality control processes and procedures.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Thorough understanding of the product and/or process being inspected.
Thorough attention to detail.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
General computer data-entry knowledge.
General knowledge of relevant manufacturing standards, including J-STD-001/IPC-A-610, IPC-A-620, MIL specifications AS50881 and NAVAIR 01-1A-505, ISO 9001, and AS9100.
General knowledge of common mechanical techniques, including geometric dimensioning and tolerance practices.
Ability to interpret data, information, and documents.
Ability to learn and apply new information and skills.
Ability to occasionally lift and/or move up to 45 pounds.
Ability to wear personal protective gear most of the day.

Responsibilities

Inspect, test, and document received materials, first articles, finished products, and work in process for conformance with quality criteria, work orders, drawings, and customer specifications.
Maintain and calibrate tools and test fixtures, following company policies and procedures, including AS9100 standards.
Verify measurements and part dimensions against drawings using inspection equipment such as calipers, tape measures, pin gauges, and go/no-go gauges.
Read electrical and mechanical drawings and determine additional inspection criteria based on requirements.
Perform First Article inspections to SAE AS9102 standards and customer specifications and requirements.
Inspect materials for defects and verify their physical properties and size against drawings and customer requirements.
Test materials for defects and verify electrical and mechanical properties using test equipment.
Identify and control nonconforming materials.
Review chemical and physical certifications, test reports, and end-of-life requirements against specifications.
Document acceptance and rejection results in accordance with company procedures and customer requirements.
Maintain calibration, limited shelf life, defect, inspection/test, and other appropriate logs.