Quality Inspector

At Spectrum Control, most departments operate on a 4-day, 10-hour work schedule in exchange for a 3-day weekend. We offer competitive wages and PTO, plus our benefits begin on day 1 of employment. Come join a workforce where we put you first!

JOB SUMMARY:

The Quality Inspector inspects and tests materials and equipment to ensure compliance with specified drawings and procedures.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Verify and inspect materials to match PO and MRP requirements in accordance with specification drawings, military standards, commercial standards, sampling plans and internal procedures as required.
• Perform screening of materials as specified on incoming inspection travelers and/or shop travelers.
• Perform first piece inspection actions and completion of AS 9102 forms required under AS9100 where applicable.
• Inspect devices under high-powered microscopes for verification of compliance or defect identification and initiate and submit deficiency forms on any non-compliant materials as outlined by company MRB procedures.
• Perform functional electrical measurements using LCR meters, multimeters and other test equipment.
• Program, set-up and operate the coordinate measuring machine (CMM) and perform basic maintenance and calibration on the CMM where necessary.
• Inspect detailed machined parts and assemblies per print requirements if in a machine shop setting.
• Conduct first article, first piece, in process and final inspection.
• Ensure compliance using mechanical measuring devices including, but not limited to: calipers, dial gauges and optical comparators and facilitate testing to ensure compliance.
• Maintain and organize quality documentation.
• Maintain critical task training and certification records.
• Perform quality and process improvement audits and assist manufacturing inspectors with internal and external inspections as directed.
• Perform other inspection, testing or quality related tasks as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Education: High School or Equivalent
• Experience Years: 1-3 years
• Experience Type: Production, Quality Related Field OR
• Equivalent combination of education and experience
• Microsoft Office and web proficiency
• Able to read and interpret blueprints, operating and maintenance instructions, ISO 9000 and 9001 company procedure manuals, specifications and geometric tolerancing and bar graphs
• Ability to do basic math in all units of measure using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals
• Ability to use SolidWorks software where applicable
• Understanding of LAN and information systems
• IPC-A-610 and J-STD-001, IPC 600/3012 certification in certain areas

WORK ENVIRONMENT: Manufacturing Floor

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

Third-Party Recruiters

Please note, that per Spectrum Control Policy, we do not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters unless such recruiters are engaged to provide candidates for a specified opening and in alignment with our values and expectations. Any employment agency, person or entity that submits an unsolicited resume does so with the understanding that Spectrum Control will have the right to hire that applicant at its discretion without any fee owed to the submitting employment agency, person or entity. If you or your agency are interested in becoming an approved vendor please contact [email protected].

Spectrum Control combines engineering expertise, innovation and manufacturing excellence to enable mission-critical solutions. Designed to solve complex problems in signal modulation and transmission, Spectrum Control solutions enable high quality product performance in the military and government, space, commercial, aerospace, security, medical, industrial and communications industries. Through proven experience and innovation, Spectrum Control delivers reliable solutions for the most rugged environments in the world – and beyond. Our team works to understand each customer’s needs at every level, which leads to long-term partnerships with our customers that transcend transactions and projects, helping to drive ongoing value at all levels of an organization.


Spectrum Control operates by the following guiding principles: safety, integrity, respect, ethics, trust and continuous improvement. Spectrum Control is dedicated to delivering highly-engineered, reliable products that help save, enhance and protect lives. The company employs a secure, trusted, innovative, empowered and resilient environment to collaborate across the organization to deliver impactful results to our customers.


Founded in 1981, Spectrum Control brought together the power of several trusted brands and formed a uniquely capable partner for RF/microwave, electromagnetic, and security solutions. Over the past 70 years, the company’s engineers and technologists have led the way in creating high-quality solutions for demanding environments everywhere. Today, Spectrum Control's team includes 1,300+ people working across 14 design/manufacturing centers in North America and Europe.