Aerospace Quality Inspector: IPC, CMM & Calibration

INNOVATIVE SOLUTIONS AND SUPPORT LLC; Exton (PA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Innovative Aerosystems is seeking a Quality Inspector to support incoming, in-process, and final inspections while ensuring compliance with company, customer, and regulatory requirements. This role involves inspecting electronic and mechanical components, maintaining calibration programs, and verifying product conformity across the manufacturing process.

The ideal candidate will have manufacturing experience, strong attention to detail, and knowledge of quality inspection methods, industry

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience in a manufacturing environment; electronics manufacturing or electronic packaging preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings, specifications, and work instructions.
• Familiarity with military specifications and industry-standard workmanship requirements.
• Working knowledge of quality systems and standards including ISO 9001, AS9100, 14 CFR Part 21, SPC, and TQM.
• Working knowledge of J-STD-001 and IPC-A-610 standards.
• Experience using Microsoft Office and operating in a Windows-based environment.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Perform incoming, in-process, and final inspections of materials, components, assemblies, and finished products.
• Maintain calibration records and calibration pools for inspection, measurement, and test equipment.
• Work with Quality Assurance Management to prioritize projects and support company objectives and strategic goals.
• Follow established quality and laboratory procedures while identifying opportunities for process improvements.
• Coordinate with suppliers and third-party providers to sort, rework, or disposition nonconforming materials as needed to support production.
• Perform inspections of electrical components including resistors, capacitors, diodes, ICs, and related electronic devices.
• Conduct mechanical inspections using micrometers, calipers, indicators, height gauges, optical comparators, CMMs, and other inspection tools.
• Perform in-process inspections of printed wiring assemblies per IPC-A-610 and harness assemblies per IPC-A-620.
• Inspect printed wiring boards, paint, glass, chemicals, STC installation kits, and other materials as required.
• Verify product data packages, identification plates, revision levels, and related documentation during final inspection activities.
• Perform internal and external calibration activities for mechanical and electrical tools and equipment.
• Coordinate monthly tool recall activities.
• Enter and maintain inspection, calibration, and quality data in spreadsheets and databases.
• Foster positive working relationships with Quality, Purchasing, Engineering, and Operations personnel to support problem solving and product quality initiatives.

Skills

Reading mechanical drawings

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Written and verbal communication

Problem-solving

Interpersonal skills

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Innovative Aerosystems is seeking a Quality Inspector to support incoming, in-process, and final inspections while ensuring compliance with company, customer, and regulatory requirements. This role involves inspecting electronic and mechanical components, maintaining calibration programs, and verifying product conformity across the manufacturing process.

The ideal candidate will have manufacturing experience, strong attention to detail, and knowledge of quality inspection methods, industry