Quality Assurance Inspector

Moog Inc.•Gilbert, AZ

11d•$33 - $35•Onsite

About The Position

Moog’s Space and Defense Group is seeking a Quality Assurance Inspector to provide direct quality support for space products and contracts. The role applies knowledge of manufacturing processes, quality requirements, and procedures in a collaborative, on-site environment. The inspector works independently from production execution while collaborating with quality and manufacturing teams to support manufacturing flow and promote consistent quality. The position performs visual and dimensional inspections of manufactured assemblies and electronic components to verify compliance with travelers, drawings, specifications, industry standards, and quality requirements. It also involves documenting inspection results, maintaining controlled quality records, identifying and reporting nonconformances, supporting customer inspections, and contributing to improvements in inspection processes and plans. The role is based in the Phoenix, Arizona area and follows a 9/80 schedule: Monday through Thursday, 7:30 a.m.–4:00 p.m., with every other Friday off; scheduled Fridays are 7:30 a.m.–4:00 p.m.

Requirements

At least 5 years of experience as an electronics quality inspector.
Strong understanding and interpretation of blueprints and mechanical drawings.
Experience inspecting electronic parts and previous electronics and mechanical inspection experience.
Experience with geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T).
Experience selecting, handling, and properly using measurement instruments such as micrometers, calipers, and gauges.
Experience reading drawings and blueprints.
Basic computer skills, including Windows, Word, Excel, and Outlook.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or GED; otherwise, demonstrated ability to understand and apply work instructions and training.
GD&T certification.
Current or prior NASA 8739 and/or IPC J-STD-001 certification as an inspector and/or trainer.
Experience reading blueprints or equivalent materials using precision measuring equipment and working with various quality standards.
First Article Inspection (FAI) experience.
Experience with nonconformance tracking tools such as TIPQA or equivalent.
Experience in a Quality or similar organization, preferably in the aerospace industry.
Experience with companies that produce electrical or electronic products.
Ability to work with computer software tools.
Ability to work independently with a self-driven approach and commitment to excellent internal and external customer support.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

Perform mechanical component, electronic assembly, NASA-8739, J-STD-001, and source inspections to applicable industry standards.
Inspect space electronic assemblies and electronic components using visual and dimensional checks.
Use inspection equipment, including surface plates, calipers, micrometers, gauge pins, height gauges, dial indicators, an AOI machine, a DMM, and a microscope, to conduct detailed component inspections.
Interpret and apply geometric dimensioning and tolerancing in accordance with ANSI Y14.5.
Follow departmental standard work, manufacturing travelers, drawings, and checklists, and recommend improvements to inspection processes and plans.
Generate training materials and methodologies as needed to support continuous improvement for internal staff.
Generate inspection reports and nonconformances using internal tools such as TipQA.
Support on-site customer inspections and identify nonconformances based on industry standards.
Work independently and proactively to complete tasks.
Maintain quality records by documenting inspection results and maintaining controlled documentation.
Communicate inspection findings and collaborate with quality and manufacturing to support manufacturing flow.