Aerospace QA Inspector — Precision & Reliability

Teledyne FLIR; Wilsonville (OR); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Teledyne FLIR Defense is seeking an experienced Quality Assurance Technician to help ensure the quality and reliability of advanced sensing and imaging systems across demanding aerospace applications. This hands-on role covers incoming, in-process, and final inspection of mechanical, electrical, electro-mechanical, and optical hardware throughout the manufacturing process.

You will inspect components, perform functional testing, review documentation, and identify nonconforming conditions,

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; associate degree or technical training preferred.
• 3+ years of experience in quality inspection, quality assurance, manufacturing, testing, or a related hands-on technical role preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and written inspection or test procedures.
• Proficiency with precision measurement equipment, including calipers, micrometers, gauges, and other dimensional inspection tools.
• Ability to set up and use electronic test equipment, including digital multimeters.
• Strong attention to detail with good analytical, problem-solving, organizational, and documentation skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, suppliers, and customers.

Responsibilities

• Perform incoming, in-process, and final inspection of mechanical, electrical, and/or optical components, assemblies, and finished products to verify compliance with engineering drawings, specifications, workmanship standards, and other applicable requirements.
• Perform final inspection and functional testing of complex finished products using approved acceptance test procedures. Verify workmanship, configuration, identification, documentation, and other specified product requirements prior to acceptance and release.
• Set up and use mechanical and electronic inspection and test equipment, including calipers, micrometers, gauges, multimeters, and other equipment necessary to verify product requirements.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, bills of material, inspection instructions, test procedures, and other technical documentation.
• Review manufacturing travelers, inspection records, test results, certifications, and other product documentation for completeness, accuracy, traceability, and required approvals.
• Perform and/or review First Article Inspection (FAI) activities, including verification of drawing characteristics, specifications, certifications, and inspection results.
• Identify, document, and communicate nonconforming conditions. Initiate Discrepant Material Reports (DMRs), control suspect material, and support containment activities as required.
• Support Material Review Board (MRB), root cause, supplier corrective action, and corrective action activities by providing inspection data and technical observations. Perform verification or reinspection following disposition or rework.
• Collaborate with Quality Engineering, Supplier Quality Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Operations, and other functions to clarify requirements, investigate discrepancies, resolve quality issues, and improve inspection methods.
• Analyze inspection results and quality trends to identify recurring issues and continuous improvement opportunities.
• Support administration and improvement of the site's Quality Management System.
• Participate in internal and external audits and support customer acceptance and on-site product delivery activities as required.
• Maintain accurate and traceable quality records, exercise sound technical judgment, work independently on routine assignments, and appropriately elevate issues requiring additional technical or engineering evaluation.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma

Associates preferred

Tools

Calipers & micrometers

Digital multimeters

Inspection fixtures

Job description

Teledyne FLIR Defense is seeking an experienced Quality Assurance Technician to help ensure the quality and reliability of advanced sensing and imaging systems across demanding aerospace applications. This hands-on role covers incoming, in-process, and final inspection of mechanical, electrical, electro-mechanical, and optical hardware throughout the manufacturing process.

You will inspect components, perform functional testing, review documentation, and identify nonconforming conditions,