Quality Assurance Inspector

Moog•Gilbert, AZ

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Moog’s Space and Defense team 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 an onsite, collaborative environment. The inspector performs visual and dimensional inspections of manufactured assemblies and electronic components, verifies compliance with travelers, drawings, specifications, and quality standards, and maintains inspection records and controlled documentation. The role supports manufacturing flow by identifying and communicating nonconformances and collaborating with quality and manufacturing while remaining independent from production execution. The position follows a 9/80 schedule: Monday through Thursday, 7:30 a.m.–4:00 p.m., plus every other Friday, 7:30 a.m.–4:00 p.m. (with every other Friday off).

Requirements

At least 5 years of experience as an electronics quality inspector.
Strong understanding and ability to interpret blueprints and mechanical drawings.
Experience inspecting electronic parts and performing both electronic and mechanical inspections.
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.
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.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or GED; otherwise, demonstrated ability to understand and apply work instructions and training is required.
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 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.

Responsibilities

Inspect mechanical components, electronic assemblies, and source items to applicable industry standards, including NASA-8739 and J-STD-001 standards.
Perform visual and dimensional inspections of space electronic assemblies and electronic components.
Use inspection equipment such as surface plates, calipers, micrometers, gauge pins, height gauges, dial indicators, AOI machines, DMMs, and microscopes to conduct detailed component inspections.
Interpret and apply geometric dimensioning and tolerancing in accordance with ANSI Y14.5.
Follow departmental standard work, manufacturing traveler instructions, drawings, and checklists, and recommend improvements to inspection processes and plans.
Maintain quality records by documenting inspection results and maintaining controlled documentation.
Generate inspection reports and nonconformance records using internal tools such as TipQA.
Identify and communicate nonconformances, supporting manufacturing flow in collaboration with quality and manufacturing teams.
Support onsite customer inspections and determine nonconformances based on industry standards.
Generate training materials and methodologies as required to support continuous improvement for internal staff.
Work independently and proactively to complete tasks, while providing customer support to internal and external customers.
Maintain independence from production execution while promoting a consistent, team-based approach to quality.