Quality Inspector, Senior or Specialist (2025-113)

Astronics Corporation • Kirkland, WA

46d • $23 - $40

About The Position

Astronics Advanced Electronic Systems (AES) is seeking a Sr. Quality Inspector or Quality Inspector Specialist to join our diverse, energetic, and collaborative Quality Team in Kirkland, WA. The Senior / Specialist 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 mechanical cell.

Requirements

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
• Demonstrates proficiency (typically 2+ years of direct experience in the duties, responsibilities and skills of the role) for consideration as Senior Quality Inspector.
• Demonstrates competency (typically 4+ years of direct experience in the duties, responsibilities and skills of the role) for consideration as Quality Inspector Specialist.
• Possess specialized skills and an advanced understanding required to perform precise inspections and verification tasks within the mechanical cell.
• Keen attention to detail.
• Ability to learn standards and obtain required certifications to effectively and independently complete inspections.
• Adapt quickly to AES systems and tools to perform inspection tasks.
• Understand AES FAI requirements to review supplier FAI reports.
• Proficient in MS Office products, including intermediate MS Excel skills.
• Skilled in using department systems.
• As a US Department of Defense Contractor, Astronics is bound by International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). Must be a US Person under ITAR to be eligible.
• An offer of employment is contingent on successfully passing a pre-employment background screen and drug test including cannabis screening.

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 mechanical components.
• Review, validate, and correct 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

• Stay Healthy - Health, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, FSA, HAS and voluntary coverage options.
• Save for the Future - 401K & Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
• Find Balance - Employee Assistance Program, work/life balance culture.
• Time for You - Generous Paid Time Off, starting at 120 hours annually, plus 12 Paid Holidays per year

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Transportation Equipment Manufacturing
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees