Aerospace Quality Inspector — IPC-610/620 Expert (9/80)

BlueHalo; 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 for conformity, determine inspection procedures, and communicate findings across departments using standard tools and reports.

Responsibilities include first article, incoming, and final inspections, calibration support, and training of level 1 and 2 inspectors. A high school diploma and IPC-610/620 certification are required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• IPC-610/620 certification or recertification.
• Familiar with ISO and AS quality management systems.
• Experience with inspection tools (calipers, micrometers, height gauge).
• Experience reading engineering drawings, aerospace certifications, and test reports.
• Data entry, organizing, and scanning documentation.
• Familiar with ESD and material handling procedures.
• Basic computer skills (MS Office).
• Technical math and unit conversions.

Responsibilities

• Inspect purchased parts and materials for conformity to drawings and specs.
• Determine inspection methods, sequences, and procedures.
• Use inspection tools (micrometers, gauges, optical comparators, CMMs).
• Verify specifications against purchase orders and drawings.
• Prepare inspection reports and initiate nonconformance reports.
• Perform First Article, incoming, and final inspections.
• Assist with calibration of QC equipment and act as backup calibrator.
• Train quality inspectors (levels 1 and 2).
• Run statistical studies (reproducibility, capability).
• Identify areas for quality control improvements.
• Inspect machined, sheet-metal, molded, and assembled components.
• Interpret GD&T, tolerances, and inspection criteria.

Skills

Quality inspection

Reading drawings

Measurement tools

MS Office

Statistical methods

Team player

Data entry

ESD handling

Technical Math

Education

High School Diploma

IPC-610/620 Certified

ISO/AS quality systems

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Height gauge

Gauges

CMMs

Optical comparators

Job description

AeroVironment is seeking a Quality Inspector to join a dynamic quality team. You will inspect purchased parts and materials for conformity, determine inspection procedures, and communicate findings across departments using standard tools and reports.

Responsibilities include first article, incoming, and final inspections, calibration support, and training of level 1 and 2 inspectors. A high school diploma and IPC-610/620 certification are required.