QA Receiving Inspector

NCSL International; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

401k with matching

Job summary

Empower RF Systems is seeking a Quality Assurance Receiving Inspector to inspect incoming components and materials for high-power RF amplifier systems. You will perform in-process and final inspection, ensuring compliance with drawings and IPC guidelines.

The role requires strong analysis skills, GD&T knowledge, and experience with AQL sampling and supplier QA. Benefits include medical/dental insurance and a 401k plan with matching contributions.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of incoming quality control experience in electronics or mil-spec environments.
• Strong understanding of ISO 9001 quality management systems.
• Proficient with GD&T, blueprints, and calibration records.
• Experience with J-STD-001 or IPC-A-610 standards is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Inspect incoming sheet metal, mechanical assemblies, and amplifier modules per drawings.
• Perform in-process and final inspections on assemblies and systems.
• Identify inspection methods and tooling; recommend process improvements.
• Monitor nonconforming material and MRB processes; drive corrective actions.
• Prepare supplier scorecards and manage sub-tier supplier metrics as directed by QA.

Skills

Quality inspection

AQL sampling

GD&T reading

J-STD-001 IPC-A-610

MS Office

Metrological tools

Root cause analysis

Supplier QA

Documentation control

Job description

Overview

Empower RF Systems is a leading provider of high-power ultra-broadband radio frequency (RF) amplifier solutions. Headquartered in Inglewood, California and founded in 1999, the company and designs and manufactures solid state RF amplifier systems/modules for commercial and military customers worldwide.

Position Summary

Reporting to the Director of Quality, the Quality Assurance Receiving Inspector is responsible for the inspection and disposition of incoming components/raw materials, in-process inspection and finished product inspection.

Primary Duties

• Performs incoming inspection and disposition of all purchased sheet metal, mechanical, electro-mechanical, amplifier modules, and systems to established engineering drawing requirements.
• Performs in-process and final inspection of amplifier modules and rack mounted amplifier systems, and finished product inspection.
• Identifies optimum inspection tools/gauging, and inspection methods for sheet metal, mechanical, electro-mechanical, and electronics components and assemblies.
• Monitors and manages the nonconforming material and MRB board review process for purchased parts, assemblies, internal line rejects and other nonconforming materials.
• Identifies discrepant parts / assemblies and drives corrective action with sub-tier suppliers. May prepare and create supplier scorecards, manage sub-tier supplier metrics, and support future dock-to-stock programs as defined by QA Manager.
• Prepares and disseminates supplier quality information and provides reports regarding the inspection and test status of products, nonconforming material reject trends and other reporting as directed by supervision.
• Manages external contract calibration service including monitoring calibration recall schedules for all inspection and test equipment. Ensures compliance to ISO 9001 requirements.
• Performs QA buyoff acceptance on re-worked products and assemblies to ensure compliance to customer requirements.
• Performs first article inspections, measurement analysis, in-process inspection, pre-cap visual internal inspection of amplifier PCBA modules to J-Std-001 and IPC-A-610 level 3 inspection requirements.
• Reviews MSDS and shelf life information for purchased shelf life control items. Manages shelf life control procedures.
• Maintains material certifications from Receiving Inspection.
• Works on special projects as assigned.

Key Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of incoming Quality Control experience, preferably in a mil-spec aerospace environment.
• Must have understanding of Quality Management Systems (ISO 9001).
• Requires specific and thorough understanding of quality inspection methods, good analysis skills and technical knowledge. Knowledge of advanced shop math is a must.
• Must have working familiarity with AQL sample inspection techniques, Zero acceptance lot sampling.
• J-STD-001 certified trainer/technician or IPC-A-610 workmanship standards technician or ASQ Certified Quality inspector technician status is a big plus.
• Must have working knowledge of Microsoft Office suite, including Word, Excel, Powerpoint, and Access.
• Must be detail-oriented with excellent interpersonal communication skills.
• Must have knowledge of GD&T, blue print and specification interpretation.
• Proficient in the use of all inspection hand gauges including micrometers, dial indicators, vernier calipers, height gauges, internal and external thread gauges, ID/OD micrometers, bore gauges, etc.

Summary

If you are an experienced QA Receiving Inspector with a background in mechanical inspection in an electronic manufacturing facility, Empower RF Systems is the company that will further your experience and career growth.

We offer a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits including medical / dental insurance, 401k Plan with matching contributions, etc.

To learn more about Empower RF Systems, please visit our website at www.empowerrf.com.

Empower RF Systems is an Equal Opportunity Employer of females, minorities, individuals with disabilities and protected veterans