Aerospace Quality Inspector: First Article & IPC-610

VideoRay; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 57,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

AeroVironment is seeking a Quality Inspector to join a dynamic quality team. You will inspect purchased parts and materials, verify conformance with drawings, specifications, and procedures, and report findings to stakeholders.

The role involves using micrometers, gauges, optical comparators, and CMMs; training is available for level 1 and 2 inspectors. You will work in a manufacturing and engineering environment, ensuring ISO/AS quality management standards are met and maintaining thorough

Qualifications

• Requires IPC-610/620 certification or recertification readiness.
• Able to read engineering drawings and aerospace related reports.
• Experience with inspection tools and metrology equipment.

Responsibilities

• Inspect received parts per drawings and specs.
• Prepare inspection reports and nonconformance records.
• Perform First Article, incoming and final inspections.
• Apply sampling principles and make pass/fail decisions.
• Train lower-level inspectors and assist calibration.

Skills

High School Diploma

IPC-610-620 Certified

ISO Quality Mgmt Systems

Inspection tools

Engineering drawings

Data entry & documentation

ESD & material handling

Basic computer skills

Technical Math

Education

Associate degree or technical certificate in mechanical metrology

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Height gauges

Gauges & optical comparators

CMM or portable CMM

Vision systems

Job description

AeroVironment is seeking a Quality Inspector to join a dynamic quality team. You will inspect purchased parts and materials, verify conformance with drawings, specifications, and procedures, and report findings to stakeholders.

The role involves using micrometers, gauges, optical comparators, and CMMs; training is available for level 1 and 2 inspectors. You will work in a manufacturing and engineering environment, ensuring ISO/AS quality management standards are met and maintaining thorough