Advanced Component Level Electronics Quality Inspector

Aleron; Canonsburg (Washington County); On-site; USD 40,000 - 47,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Equal Opportunity Employer

Job summary

Aleron seeks an Advanced Component Level Electronics Quality Inspector to support inspection, quality assurance, and compliance for advanced electronic and electromechanical products. You will perform detailed inspections, evaluate defects, verify corrective actions, and ensure adherence to military and customer quality standards.

You’ll collaborate with manufacturing, engineering, and supplier teams to drive quality improvements and maintain traceability across production.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Associate’s Degree in Electronics, Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering Technology, or related field preferred.
• 4+ years in quality inspection/QA/manufacturing inspection or component-level electronics inspection.
• 3+ years reading and interpreting engineering drawings, schematics, blueprints, and specs.
• 2+ years root-cause investigations, nonconformance evaluations, and corrective-action verification.
• 2+ years quality documentation, inspection reports, and traceability records.
• Current or previous certifications in J-STD-001, J-STD-002, IPC-A-610, MIL-STD-883, MIL-STD-750 or related quality standards.
• 2+ years of X-Ray inspection and analysis of electronic assemblies.

Responsibilities

• Conduct detailed inspections of electronic components, materials, assemblies, and finished products.
• Verify compliance with engineering drawings, blueprints, schematics, workmanship standards, and customer requirements.
• Inspect products at multiple stages of manufacturing and assembly.
• Evaluate defects in real time and identify potential quality concerns.
• Determine root causes of defects and recommend corrective actions.
• Verify implementation and effectiveness of corrective and preventive actions.
• Maintain traceability and ensure proper labeling of materials and assemblies throughout production.
• Prepare and maintain inspection records, nonconformance reports, and quality documentation.
• Support audits, process inspections, and compliance reviews.
• Collaborate with manufacturing, engineering, and supplier teams to resolve quality issues.
• Review rework activities and verify compliance with procedures and specs.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on product quality and process effectiveness.

Skills

Attention to detail

Quality assurance

Root cause analysis

Documentation skills

Communication

SPC knowledge

Manufacturing inspection

Process improvement

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Associate’s Degree in Electronics/Engineering tech

Certifications: J-STD-001/J-STD-002/IPC-A-610/MIL-STD-883/MIL-STD-750

Tools

Microscopes

Measurement equipment

Inspection tools

X-Ray inspection

Job description

Job Title

Advanced Component Level Electronics Quality Inspector

Location

Canonsburg, PA

Employment Type

Contract to Direct

Industry

Defense

Compensation

$28.99 - $34.42/hour

About the Opportunity

We are seeking an Advanced Component Level Electronics Quality Inspector to support inspection, quality assurance, and compliance activities for advanced electronic and electromechanical products. In this role, you’ll perform detailed inspections, evaluate defects, verify corrective actions, and ensure products meet stringent military, engineering, and customer quality requirements.

What You’ll Do

• Conduct detailed inspections of electronic components, materials, assemblies, and finished products.
• Verify compliance with engineering drawings, blueprints, schematics, workmanship standards, and customer requirements.
• Inspect products at multiple stages of manufacturing and assembly.
• Evaluate defects in real time and identify potential quality concerns.
• Determine root causes of defects and recommend corrective actions.
• Verify implementation and effectiveness of corrective and preventive actions.
• Maintain traceability and ensure proper labeling of materials and assemblies throughout production.
• Prepare and maintain inspection records, nonconformance reports, and quality documentation.
• Support audits, process inspections, and compliance reviews.
• Collaborate with manufacturing, engineering, and supplier teams to resolve quality issues.
• Review rework activities and verify compliance with approved procedures and specifications.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on product quality and process effectiveness.

Why You’ll Love Working Here

• Support highly advanced technologies used in critical defense and national security programs.
• Work with complex electronic assemblies, components, and systems.
• Collaborate with manufacturing, engineering, and quality teams to ensure product excellence.
• Gain exposure to military and industry quality standards.
• Join an organization committed to innovation, precision, and continuous improvement.

Why This Opportunity is Exciting

This position offers the opportunity to play a vital role in ensuring product quality and reliability for mission‑critical technologies. You’ll work directly with advanced electronics, perform detailed inspections, investigate defects, and contribute to the continuous improvement of manufacturing and quality processes.

Job Requirements

What You’ll Bring

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Associate’s Degree in Electronics, Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering Technology, or a related technical field preferred.
• 4+ years of experience performing quality inspection, quality assurance, manufacturing inspection, or component‑level electronics inspection.
• 4+ years of experience inspecting electronic assemblies, components, circuit boards, or electromechanical systems.
• 3+ years of experience reading and interpreting engineering drawings, schematics, blueprints, and technical specifications.
• 2+ years of experience conducting root‑cause investigations, nonconformance evaluations, and corrective action verification.
• 2+ years of experience maintaining quality documentation, inspection reports, and traceability records.
• Current or previous certifications in J-STD-001, J-STD-002, IPC-A-610, MIL-STD-883, MIL-STD-750, or related quality standards.
• 2+ years of experience performing X-Ray inspection and analysis of electronic assemblies.

What Sets You Apart

• Working knowledge of ESD control practices, workmanship standards, and process control techniques.
• Understanding of GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing) principles and manufacturing inspection methodologies.
• Knowledge of basic electrical and mechanical system functionality and component inspection requirements.
• Strong communication, organizational, and documentation skills.
• Experience supporting aerospace, defense, military, or highly regulated manufacturing environments.
• Strong understanding of electronic assembly workmanship and acceptance criteria.
• Experience conducting component‑level and board‑level inspections.
• Familiarity with statistical process control (SPC) methodologies and quality metrics.
• Advanced troubleshooting and defect analysis skills.
• Ability to identify process improvement opportunities and support quality initiatives.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Ability to effectively communicate quality concerns and recommendations to cross‑functional teams.
• Interest in leveraging AI‑enabled tools to improve quality monitoring, reporting, and process performance.

Additional Information

• Upon offer of employment, the individual will be subject to a background check and drug screen.
• Overtime: May be required based on production schedules and business needs.
• Physical Requirements: Ability to perform detailed visual inspections using microscopes, measurement equipment, and inspection tools.
• Work Environment: Advanced electronics manufacturing and quality assurance environment supporting mission‑critical defense and technology programs.
• Interview Process: Details will be provided during the recruitment process.
• Top Skills: Electronics quality inspection, IPC and military standards knowledge, blueprint and schematic interpretation, defect analysis, corrective action verification, and quality documentation management.
• In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.
• Successful candidate must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret DoD security clearance.

Aleron companies (Acara Solutions, Aleron Shared Resources, Broadleaf Results, Lume Strategies, TalentRise, Viaduct) are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Race/Color/Gender/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Veteran.

Eligibility

Applicants for this position must be legally authorized to work in the United States. This position does not meet the employment requirements for individuals with F-1 OPT STEM work authorization status.