Quality Inspector 2nd Shift

Saronic Technologies•Austin, TX

18d

About The Position

Saronic Technologies is seeking a detail-oriented, experienced Quality Inspector to help ensure its autonomous surface vessels meet quality and performance standards before delivery to clients. The role involves inspecting components, assemblies, and finished vessels; documenting results and non-conformities; ensuring compliance with quality policies, industry standards, and DoD requirements; and working with engineering, manufacturing, production, and suppliers to resolve quality issues. The inspector also contributes to improvement initiatives, recommends process enhancements, and assists with training team members. The position requires shift flexibility and includes physically demanding work, potentially outdoors and for extended periods.

Requirements

At least 1 year of experience in quality inspection.
Strong understanding of quality-control principles, techniques, and tools.
Proficiency with inspection tools and equipment such as calipers, micrometers, and gauges.
Knowledge of industry standards and regulations, including DoD quality requirements.
Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to perform physically demanding work for extended periods, up to 12 hours per day.
Ability to frequently lift, push, and carry up to 20 pounds, including carrying that weight on stairs.
Ability to work outdoors for extended periods and stand or walk for up to 12 hours per day over varied or uneven terrain.
Ability to bend, lift, reach, install vehicle parts overhead, and perform extended periods of stooping, laying, squatting, kneeling, crouching, twisting, and crawling.
Ability to climb and maintain balance on ladders, platforms, or other high structures.
Ability to identify work-process issues and respond to safety signals using sight, touch, and hearing.
Ability to handle tooling and mechanically fasten bolts within required cycle times.
Ability to work around hazardous materials and follow waste-handling and disposal procedures.
Ability to wear required personal protective equipment and follow prescribed safety rules and guidelines.

Nice To Haves

Experience in the aerospace, defense, or maritime industries.
Experience with autonomous systems.

Responsibilities

Inspect and test components, assemblies, and finished vessels for compliance with design specifications, industry standards, and regulatory requirements.
Maintain detailed records of inspection results, non-conformities, and corrective actions; prepare reports and provide feedback to engineering and production teams.
Ensure compliance with quality standards, DoD-specific requirements, and internal quality policies and procedures.
Identify defects and deviations, investigate root causes, and collaborate with cross-functional teams on corrective and preventive measures.
Participate in quality improvement initiatives and help develop quality-control procedures and best practices.
Recommend process enhancements.
Work with engineers, production staff, and suppliers to address quality issues and support vessel delivery.
Assist in training new team members on quality-control procedures and standards.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical insurance; the company pays 100% of employee premiums and 80% of dependent premiums.
Dental and vision insurance; the company pays 100% of the basic-plan employee premium and 80% of dependent premiums.
Generous paid time off and holidays.
Paid maternity and paternity leave.
Competitive salary and opportunities for performance-based bonuses.
401(k) plan with company match.
Stock options.
Basic life insurance and short- and long-term disability coverage.
Discounted pet insurance, including a 24/7 telehealth helpline.
Free lunch and unlimited free drinks and snacks in the office.