Quality Inspector or Senior Quality Inspector - 2nd Shift (2026-106)

Astronics • Kirkland, WA

15d • Onsite

About The Position

Astronics Advanced Electronic Systems (AES) is hiring a Quality Inspector or Senior Quality Inspector on Second Shift. This is a full-time, on-site position in Redmond, WA. Second Shift hours are Monday – Friday, 3:00PM ~ 11:30PM and includes a 30-minute meal break. The Quality Inspector will work from blueprints, engineering change notices, or established operating procedures to perform a wide range of inspection procedures and determine acceptance, rejection, or rework requirements at various stages of production. This role places a strong emphasis on precision inspection and verification work within the cables, circuit card assemblies (CCA) and mechanical cells.

Requirements

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required.
• Quality Inspector typically requires 1–2 years of direct experience performing similar duties and responsibilities.
• Sr. Quality Inspector typically requires 3-5 years of direct experience performing similar duties and responsibilities.
• Experience with circuit card assembly (CCA) inspection is required.
• Quality control analysis skills, including the ability to conduct tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality and performance.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products, including the ability to use Microsoft Excel.
• Ability to learn and navigate a variety of business systems.
• Strong attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Utilize complex measuring devices to perform inspections of purchased parts, materials, components, electronic hardware, and equipment as they are received from vendors or subcontractors, working primarily within the mechanical cell.
• Interpret and apply the requirements of industry workmanship standards, ES procedures, and EPS procedures in the inspection process.
• Identify conditions and write up non-conformances in a clear and concise manner.
• Inspect critical in-process and/or finished production assemblies and subassemblies for conformance to drawings and quality assurance standards, with a focus on cables and mechanical components.
• Review, validate, and correct First Article Inspection (FAI) paperwork from suppliers.
• Exhibit productive work habits, effective time management, goal setting, prioritizing tasks, and follow-up on commitments across a variety of work challenges.
• Contribute to continuous improvement efforts to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of the receiving inspection group.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance, plus optional critical illness, accident prevention, and hospital indemnity coverage.
• 401(k) plan and Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
• Flexible hybrid work arrangements for eligible positions, Employee Assistance Program, and a supportive culture encouraging balance.
• Generous PTO: Starting at 120 hours annually, plus 12 paid holidays per year.

What This Job Offers

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