QC Inspector (ATSO)

Astronics • Orlando, FL

9d • Onsite

About The Position

Astronics Test Systems is seeking a Quality Control Inspector with experience in the aerospace industry and a strong understanding of Quality Management System (QMS) requirements, including ISO 9001 and AS9100. The ideal candidate will have working knowledge of IPC-A-610, IPC-A-620, and GD&T principles per ASME Y14.5. In this role, the Quality Control Inspector will verify material and product conformity to internal, customer, industry, and regulatory requirements as defined by engineering drawings, standards, and specifications. The position is responsible for performing receiving, in-process, and final inspections, issuing Nonconforming Material Reports (NMRs) when discrepancies are identified, and accurately documenting inspection results within the ERP system and Quality records. This role may require flexibility to support business needs outside of the regular work schedule and will interface, as needed, with customers, suppliers, and regulatory agencies.

Requirements

• Inspection process knowledge with the ability to use standard inspection tools
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings
• Experience identifying, documenting, and reporting nonconformances within a quality management system that conforms to ISO9001 and AS9100 requirements.
• Three years of quality control inspection experience in a manufacturing or production environment
• This position may involve access to items subject to U.S. export-control laws. Employment is contingent upon the employee’s authorization to access such items under applicable law. The company does not guarantee and is under no obligation to seek such authorization if it would be necessary.
• High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
• Intermediate skill level required in: Microsoft Office applications: Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel, SharePoint and MS Teams Adobe Acrobat Reader
• Must be a US Citizen or Permanent Resident

Nice To Haves

• Associate’s degree or technical certification in Quality, Engineering Technology, Manufacturing, or a related field
• Working knowledge of AS9102 First Article Inspection requirements.
• Knowledge of root cause analysis and corrective/preventive actions (CAPA)
• ASQ Certified Quality Inspector
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles, 5S
• Proficiency with advanced inspection equipment (e.g., Keyence XM CMM)
• Working knowledge of IPC-A-610, IPC-A-620, and GD&T principles per ASME Y14.5.

Responsibilities

• Perform receiving, in-process, and final inspections of materials, piece parts, subassemblies, and assemblies against acceptance criteria defined by internal procedures, customer requirements, applicable standards, regulatory requirements, and engineering drawings.
• Conduct inspections using precision measurement tools and equipment, including rulers, calipers, gauges and micrometers as applicable.
• Collaborate closely with peers, Project Engineering, Quality Engineering, and Manufacturing to ensure manufacturing and inspection activities comply with established processes and quality requirements.
• Communicate effectively with buyers and cross-functional stakeholders regarding supplier quality issues and delivery-related discrepancies.
• Accurately complete receiving inspection transactions within the ERP system.
• Document and record in-process and final inspection results in manufacturing routers, quality logs, and applicable quality system repositories.
• Initiate and document Nonconforming Material Reports (NMRs) in accordance with established procedures and work instructions to ensure proper control of nonconforming material.

Benefits

• Health, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, FSA, HSA, as well as voluntary life/AD&D, voluntary critical illness, accident prevention and hospital indemnity
• 401K & Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Employee Assistance Program & Wellness Program
• Generous Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays and Paid Parental Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED