Senior Quality Assurance/QC Inspector

Microchip•Garden Grove, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Microchip Technology Inc. is seeking a Senior Inspector to serve as the technical lead for aerospace and defense electronics. This role ensures total compliance with J-STD-001 Class 3, NASA, and IPC-A-610 standards. The Senior Inspector will perform critical inspections of PCBAs and mechanical subassemblies, lead First Article Inspections (FAI), and represent the company during government and customer audits. This position acts as a vital bridge between production and engineering, driving product conformity through rigorous documentation review and root cause analysis. Microchip offers a unique opportunity to be part of a global organization with a culture of trust, empowerment, respect, diversity, and communication, supporting employee growth and stability with unlimited career potential.

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

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.