QA Inspector

Genesis Engineering•Lanham, MD

9d•$60,000 - $88,500

About The Position

The Quality Assurance Inspector is responsible for conducting incoming, in-process, and final inspections on printed wiring boards (PWBs), circuit card assemblies (CCAs), electrical harnesses, and thermal blanket insulation. The inspector ensures all products meet engineering drawings, IPC standards, and customer specifications, specifically focusing on reliability in aerospace or harsh-environment applications.

Requirements

Certification: IPC-J-STD, IPC-A-610 and IPC/WHMA-A-620 Certification is required (or ability to attain).
Technical Knowledge: Ability to read and interpret complex engineering blueprints, schematics, and BOMs (Bills of Materials).
Inspection Tools: Proficiency with digital microscopes, multimeters, calipers, micrometers, and pull-test machinery.
Aerospace Standards: Experience working within AS9100 and ISO9001 quality management systems.
Attention to Detail: Exceptional visual acuity for identifying fine defects in electronics and materials.
High School diploma or equivalent; Associate degree preferred.
3+ years of experience in electrical/mechanical quality inspection (Aerospace experience preferred).
Communication: Strong interpersonal skills to interface directly with customers.
Eligibility: US Citizenship required (due to ITAR/Defense contracts).

Responsibilities

Circuit Card Assembly (CCA) & Printed Wiring Board (PWB) Inspection: Perform inspections using high-magnification microscopy to IPC-A-610 or IPC-A-600 standards, verifying component orientation, solder joint integrity, cleanliness, and conformal coating.
Electrical Harness & Cable Inspection: Inspect electrical harnesses for proper connector crimping, soldering, routing, wire stripping, labeling, and continuity testing according to IPC/WHMA-A-620 standards.
Thermal Blanket Inspection: Examine Multi-Layer Insulation (MLI) blankets and thermal insulation for proper layering, stitching, material integrity, and dimensional conformance, ensuring high-reliability, zero-defect quality.
Non-Conformance Reporting: Identify, document, and segregate non-conforming materials and initiate Failure Analysis (MRB) reports.
Documentation & Traceability: Review shop travelers, data sheets, and certificates of compliance (C of C) to ensure full traceability of components and materials.