Lead Quality Inspector – Optical & Electromechanical

Energy Jobline ZR; Acton (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

General Atomics Electromagnetic Systems (GA-EMS) seeks an experienced quality inspector to examine optical, electrical, and mechanical components and assemblies. You will set up and operate inspection tools, maintain calibration records, and generate reports to ensure compliance with military and industry standards.

The role requires strong drawing interpretation, GD&T knowledge, and experience with CMM PC-DMIS, optical/EO inspection, and ERP systems.

Qualifications

• Typically requires an associate's degree, trade school certificate, military training, or equivalent in quality inspections or certification by a professional group such as ASQ or AWS, and five or more years of progressive experience in electrical, mechanical, electromechanical or metrology inspection and calibration.
• Ability to read and understand complex engineering drawings and specifications, and perform non-routine mathematical computations.
• Strong computer and communication skills to interface with employees, managers and vendors.
• Experience with optical, electro-optical, and mechanical inspection.
• Knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T).
• Ability to work independently or lead in a team environment and work extended hours as required.
• Experience reviewing, approving, witnessing, accepting/rejecting complex electronic test procedures and results for system verification.

Responsibilities

• Inspect optical, machined and electrical components and assemblies to ensure compliance with regulatory guidelines and customer specifications.
• Maintain calibrated tools and schedule service/repair of equipment; manage calibration databases.
• Document receiving inspections and maintain Objective Quality Evidence (OQE) databases.
• Develop documentation of findings and communicate results to staff across disciplines.
• Support quality processes for optical systems and payloads to meet mission requirements.
• Coordinate with electrical, mechanical, and systems teams to align processes and priorities.
• Initiate nonconformance reports or Quality Notifications and perform First Article Inspections.

Skills

GD&T

Inspection of optical

CMM PC-DMIS

Reading engineering drawings

ERP/SAP

DoD/AS9100 knowledge

Calibration/PCO data handling

Independent work / team lead

Education

Associate's degree or trade certification

Tools

Calipers

Optical comparator

CMM (PC-DMIS)

Job description

General Atomics Electromagnetic Systems (GA-EMS) seeks an experienced quality inspector to examine optical, electrical, and mechanical components and assemblies. You will set up and operate inspection tools, maintain calibration records, and generate reports to ensure compliance with military and industry standards.

The role requires strong drawing interpretation, GD&T knowledge, and experience with CMM PC-DMIS, optical/EO inspection, and ERP systems.