Electronic Inspector - 1st Shift

GE Aerospace; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

Competitive pay

Challenging careers

Job summary

A leading aerospace company located in Grand Rapids is seeking an Electronic Inspector to ensure the highest standards of safety and quality. You will inspect complex electronics, collaborate with manufacturing and engineering teams, and drive corrective actions for compliance with quality standards. The ideal candidate has experience in regulated environments, attention to detail, and proficiency with inspection tools. This full-time position offers an engaging work environment and competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• Experience inspecting electronic and/or mechanical assemblies in a regulated environment.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and schematics.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Inspect electronic circuit card assemblies for compliance to specifications.
• Review documentation for accuracy during build/repair processes.
• Collaborate with teams to resolve nonconformances and improve quality.

Skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Education

Experience in regulated high-reliability environments

Tools

Continuity meters

Hi-pot testers

Calipers

Gauges

Microscopes

Job description

Electronic Inspector - 1st Shift

Location: Grand Rapids, MI

Job Overview

Grand Rapids facility designs and builds avionics equipment for many applications including navigation and guidance, vehicle health, data storage, and more. Help define the future of flight—today. As an Electronic Inspector at GE Aerospace in Grand Rapids, you’ll ensure the highest standards of safety and quality by inspecting complex electronics used in mission‑critical aerospace systems. You’ll work hands‑on with circuit card assemblies, precision components, and complete products, partnering closely with manufacturing, quality, and engineering teams to deliver right‑first‑time outcomes.

Working Hours

Typical working hours: 7:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Responsibilities

• Inspect electronic circuit card assemblies, electro‑mechanical and electro‑magnetic assemblies, precision gyro components, and final products before shipment to ensure compliance to specifications and quality standards.
• Review documentation and activities done during build/repair process to confirm compliance to all relevant requirements.
• Perform in‑process and final inspections using microscopes and precision tools; document findings and drive corrective actions to protect safety and quality.
• Conduct random audits of assembly operations to verify compliance with work instructions, process controls, and workmanship standards.
• Read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and manufacturing work instructions to validate configuration and component accuracy.
• Use electronic and mechanical inspection equipment including continuity meters, hi‑pot testers, calipers, gauges, and microscopes; record objective evidence per procedures.
• Collaborate with manufacturing, quality engineering, and program teams to resolve nonconformances, support root‑cause analysis, and sustain continuous improvement.
• Communicate effectively with internal teams and, as needed, with customers to ensure clarity, accuracy, and on‑time delivery.
• Participate in both internal and external audits.

Qualifications

• Experience inspecting electronic and/or mechanical assemblies in a regulated or high‑reliability environment.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to perform extended microscope work while maintaining pace and accuracy.
• Ability to read/interpret blueprints, schematics, bills of material, and work instructions.
• Hands‑on proficiency with inspection tools/equipment: continuity meters, hi‑pot testers, calipers, gauges, microscopes, and hand tools.
• Basic computer skills in a Windows environment for data entry, documentation, and record‑keeping.
• Strong teamwork, communication, and problem‑solving skills.
• This position requires U.S. citizenship status.

Desired Characteristics

• Prior certification to DOD or international soldering specs (e.g., MIL‑STD‑2000).
• IPC‑A‑610 solder certification (active) at time of hire and maintained throughout employment.

Why Join GE Aerospace

• Meaningful impact ensuring the safety and reliability of aerospace systems.
• Learn and grow with world‑class training, structured standard work, and continuous improvement culture.
• Collaborate across functions—manufacturing, quality, engineering, and customer teams—to solve real problems and improve processes.
• Competitive pay and benefits with opportunities for advancement.

Work Environment and Additional Information

• Onsite role requiring extended periods of microscope‑based inspection and standing/sitting.
• Adherence to all EHS procedures and quality system requirements is mandatory.
• Employees in this job classification assigned to Customer Service/Aftermarket are subject to drug and alcohol testing per applicable DOT/FAA regulations.

How to Succeed in This Role

• Be detail‑obsessed: catch subtle anomalies, workmanship defects, and configuration mismatches.
• Be process‑driven: follow documented procedures and elevate issues promptly.
• Be collaborative: partner with operators and engineers to prevent defects at the source.
• Be customer‑driven: prioritize safety, quality, delivery, and cost in every decision.

If you’re passionate about precision, quality, and making a difference in aerospace, we’d love to hear from you.

This role requires access to U.S. export‑controlled information. Therefore, employment will be contingent upon the ability to prove that you meet the status of a U.S. Person as one of the following: U.S. lawful permanent resident, U.S. citizen, have been granted asylee or refugee status (i.e., a protected individual under the Immigration and Naturalization Act, 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)).

GE Aerospace offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE Aerospace is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

GE Aerospace will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable).

Relocation Assistance Provided: No

Seniority Level

Entry level

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Quality Assurance

Industries

Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing

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