Advanced Quality Inspector - Electronics Manufacturing | IPC & MIL-STD

Moseley Technical Services, Inc.; Canonsburg (Washington County); On-site; USD 40,418 - 45,405; Full time

Job summary

Moseley Technical Services, Inc. is hiring an Advanced Quality Inspector in Canonsburg, PA to support electronics manufacturing and defense programs, ensuring parts meet IPC, J-STD, and MIL-STD quality requirements.

An active DoD Secret clearance is required, with at least four years of related experience and strong documentation skills. Responsibilities include inspecting parts, identifying defects, validating corrective actions, and maintaining traceability across the production process.

Qualifications

• U.S. Citizenship is required by Federal Law.
• Active DoD Secret Security Clearance required at time of hire.
• High School diploma or GED is required.
• Minimum 4 years of directly related quality inspection experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Solid understanding of IPC workmanship standards, GD&T, and SPC.

Responsibilities

• Perform detailed inspections of parts, materials, assemblies, and finished products to verify compliance with drawings, specs, workmanship standards, and customer requirements.
• Conduct real-time defect identification, evaluation, and root cause analysis during manufacturing.
• Verify corrective actions and rework processes to prevent recurring issues.
• Ensure traceability of all parts, materials, and assemblies throughout production.
• Complete inspection reports, nonconformance records, and supporting audit documentation.
• Interpret drawings, blueprints, and schematics to validate product conformance.
• Inspect electrical and mechanical assemblies to required standards.
• Interface with teams and suppliers to resolve quality issues and support improvements.

Skills

Attention to detail

Quality inspection

Reading eng. drawings

GD&T knowledge

IPC/J-STD/MIL-STD familiarity

Education

High School diploma or GED

Associate's degree in Electronics or related field

Tools

X-Ray Inspection Certification

SPC knowledge

Job description

Advanced Quality Inspector

Electronics Manufacturing | IPC & MIL-STD

Canonsburg, PA

Pay Estimated: $29.34 - $32.96/Hour

We are hiring an Advanced Quality Inspector to support electronics manufacturing and defense programs by ensuring products, assemblies, and materials meet stringent IPC, J-STD, MIL-STD, and quality assurance standards. This role requires an active DoD Secret Security Clearance and experience performing inspections, defect evaluation, corrective action verification, and quality documentation in a regulated manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform detailed inspections of parts, materials, assemblies, and finished products to verify compliance with engineering drawings, specifications, workmanship standards, and customer requirements.
• Conduct real-time defect identification, evaluation, and root cause analysis during manufacturing and production activities.
• Verify implementation and effectiveness of corrective actions and rework processes to prevent recurring quality issues.
• Ensure all parts, materials, and assemblies remain properly identified and fully traceable throughout the manufacturing process.
• Complete and maintain quality assurance documentation, inspection reports, nonconformance records, and supporting audit documentation.
• Interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, schematics, and technical documentation to validate product conformance.
• Inspect electrical and mechanical assemblies using established quality standards and industry specifications.
• Support manufacturing teams by ensuring products meet company, customer, and regulatory quality requirements.
• Interface with internal teams and suppliers as needed to resolve quality issues and support continuous process improvement.

Qualifications

• U.S. Citizenship is required by Federal Law
• Active Department of Defense Secret Security Clearance required at time of hire.
• High School diploma, GED, or equivalent required.
• Minimum 4 years of directly related quality inspection experience in a manufacturing or production environment.
• Solid understanding of:
  • ESD (Electrostatic Discharge) control
  • IPC workmanship standards
  • Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T)
  • Statistical process control and quality assurance methodologies
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, schematics, and technical documentation.
• Working knowledge of electrical and/or mechanical systems and components.
• Experience performing product inspections, defect evaluation, quality documentation, and corrective action verification.
• Certifications in one or more of the following may be required:
  • J-STD-001
  • J-STD-002
  • IPC-A-610
  • MIL-STD-883
  • MIL-STD-750
  • X-Ray Inspection Certification

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate's degree in:
  • Electronics
  • Computer Science
  • Mechanical Engineering
• Additional experience supporting defense, aerospace, electronics manufacturing, or other highly regulated production environments.

What to Expect

• Applicants selected for employment will be required to pass a pre-employment drug screening and background investigation, which may include education, criminal, and work history verifications.
• Accepted applicants will be eligible for benefits, including medical and supplemental insurance, and a 401(k) plan. Appreciation and gratitude for employees are hallmarks of organizations with low turnover.
• Final position level and pay will be based on experience.

Moseley Technical Services, Inc. is an AA/EEO/Veterans/Disabled Employer.

Moseley Technical Services, Inc. (Moseley) was incorporated in 1994 to provide engineering and professional services to the aerospace/defense, manufacturing, government, and commercial industries. Our Mission is to deliver superior service to our customers and employees. We have been successful in our vision by building long-term relationships with customers and employees through integrity, transparency, and appreciation.

We stand by our 30-year-old commitment of “World Class Service. World Class Company.”