Senior Quality Assurance/QC Inspector

Microchip Technology Inc.•Garden Grove, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Microchip Technology Inc. is a global organization with a 17,000-member team, focused on designing technology that powers the world. The company fosters a culture of trust, empowerment, respect, diversity, and communication, supporting employee growth and stability through programs like nationally-recognized Leadership Passage Programs. Microchip prides itself on employee development, values-based decision making, and a strong sense of community, driven by its Vision, Mission, and 11 Guiding Values, known as the Aggregate System. The company has achieved record revenue and over 30 years of quarterly profitability through dedicated team players who challenge the status quo. 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. This role involves performing critical inspections of PCBAs and mechanical subassemblies, leading First Article Inspections (FAI), and representing the company during government and customer audits. The Senior Inspector 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 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.
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

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.
Perform critical inspections of PCBAs and mechanical subassemblies.
Lead First Article Inspections (FAI).
Represent the company during government and customer audits.
Act as a vital bridge between production and engineering, driving product conformity through rigorous documentation review and root cause analysis.
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.