Senior Receiving Inspection Specialist

Arete Associates

12h•$70,000 - $80,000•Onsite

About The Position

As a Senior Receiving Inspection Specialist at Arete, you are responsible for completing quality inspections on materials and assemblies coming from internal & external sources across multiple programs. In conjunction with documenting non-conformances within the non-conformance database and actively participating in Material Review Board (MRB) meetings. Duties also include gathering, analyzing, and summarizing quality metrics to be used by the organization to track non-conformances, corrective actions, and overall performance of supply base. As well as ensure compliance to the Quality Management System (QMS) during inspections & audits. The position is based in our Niwot, CO office. This is a non-exempt non-supervisory full-time position.

Requirements

Five years of quality control or quality assurance experience
Experience using inspection equipment, including Coordinate Measuring Machines (CMM)
Strong organizational and task prioritization skills
Associates degree or equivalent experience
Training and/or experience with IPC-A-610 Class III, J-STD soldering standards, IPC-620, understanding of polymerics, and ability to complete solder inspection training
Ability to interpret mechanical drawings, cable drawings, printed circuit board specifications, and procedures
Ability to review and audit material and assembly documentation for accuracy
Proficient in Microsoft Office software
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Ability to work both independently and within a team environment
Knowledge of Quality Management Systems (QMS) concepts and standards
Experience working in ISO9000 or AS9100 production facilities
Expertise in inspection equipment and qualification testing, including measurement techniques for raw materials and assemblies
Experience with AS9102 First Article Inspection Reports (FAIR) creation
Must be a U.S. Citizen with the ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance

Nice To Haves

Experience performing independent final inspections of complex electronic and electro-mechanical assemblies
Demonstrated ability to make sound technical decisions with low escalation rates
Proven track record of identifying defects, implementing corrective actions, and improving process reliability
Ability to present inspection results and data-driven analysis to leadership
Experience managing high-volume inspection work across multiple programs
Capability to mentor or support peers in inspection standards and best practices
Demonstrated impact on quality metrics, throughput, and rework reduction
Laser experience
Experience with Costpoint and/or TIPQA software

Responsibilities

Perform final inspections on complex assemblies, including laser top assemblies for diverse products, with minimal supervision
Exercise independent technical judgment when evaluating ambiguous or non-routine inspection conditions
Proactively identify defects and long-standing nonconformances and support corrective action implementation
Document and communicate inspection findings clearly to peers, leads, and senior management
Manage high-volume, multi-program inspection workloads while maintaining accuracy and compliance
Analyze quality metrics to improve throughput, reduce rework, and enhance inspection accuracy
Provide technical guidance or mentoring to peers as needed