Senior Inspector

Microchip Technology Inc. • Garden Grove, CA

2d • $22 - $33

About The Position

The Senior Inspector will serve as the technical lead for aerospace and defense electronics, ensuring total compliance with J-STD-001 Class 3, NASA, and IPC-A-610 standards. You will perform critical inspections of PCBAs and mechanical subassemblies, lead First Article Inspections (FAI), and represent the company during government and customer audits. This role acts as a vital bridge between production and engineering, driving product conformity through rigorous documentation review and root cause analysis.

Requirements

• High school diploma is required.
• Minimum 5 years direct working experience as Quality Inspector.
• Minimum 3 years of direct working experience as a printed wiring board (circuit card) assembly (PCBA / PWBA) inspector is required.
• Minimum 2 years of direct working experience as a mechanical inspector is required.
• Minimum 2 year experience in performing first article inspection is required.
• Ability to multi-task while paying careful attention to detail
• Prior success working both individually and in a team environment
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to follow written and verbal direction
• Ability to read, comprehend and follow detailed work specifications
• Excellent listening skills
• Adaptability to frequent change and improvements
• Regular and predictable attendance is essential
• Ability to wear the required Protective Equipment
• Basic computer, math and reading comprehension skills
• Must be 18 years of age
• This job requires access to technology, materials, software or hardware that is controlled by the export laws of the United States. Candidates are required to provide proof of either US citizenship, Permanent US residency or classification as a protected individual as defined in 8 USC 1324b (a) (3).

Nice To Haves

• Prior working experience as Quality Inspector for aerospace or defense products is preferred.
• Current J-STD-001 and NASA training or certification holder is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform inspection activities in accordance with Manufacturing Routers/Travelers, engineering drawings, Bills of Materials (BOM), process specifications, and applicable military standards.
• Conduct inspections of incoming materials, printed circuit board assemblies (PCBAs/PWBAs), magnetics, subassemblies, and final products to ensure compliance with workmanship and contractual requirements.
• Represent the company during customer and government source inspections by presenting hardware and supporting required documentation.
• Inspect electronic components and assemblies using microscopes and precision mechanical instruments to verify compliance with specifications.
• Perform inspections in accordance with J-STD-001 Class 3, IPC-A-610, applicable military standards, and NASA requirements where applicable.
• Use precision measuring equipment to verify mechanical and dimensional characteristics are within specified tolerances.
• Review and verify completeness and accuracy of documentation in accordance with work order travelers and internal quality procedures.
• Verify assembly and test setups as required and perform First Article Inspections (FAI) in accordance with engineering drawings, process procedures, and work order requirements.
• Collaborate closely with engineering, production, material control, and Quality Assurance personnel to ensure product conformity and timely resolution of quality issues.
• Support preparation and review of data packages and perform required data entry in quality systems.
• Participate in failure investigations, root cause analysis, corrective action activities, metric tracking, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support quality and operational objectives.

Benefits

• We offer a total compensation package that ranks among the best in the industry. It consists of competitive base pay, restricted stock units, and quarterly bonus payments. In addition to these components, our package includes health benefits that begin day one, retirement savings plans, and an industry leading ESPP program with a 2 year look back feature.
• Find more information about all our benefits at the link below: Benefits of working at Microchip

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees