Quality Assurance Inspector with Security Clearance

EPS Corporation; Panama City (FL); Sur place; USD 55 000 - 85 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

EPS Corporation is seeking a skilled QA Inspector to support precision-fabricated components in compliance with AS9100D standards for DoD programs. The role emphasizes in-process and final inspections, traceability, and documentation.

You will work with Engineering and Production to resolve quality issues, maintain CoCs and MTRs, and participate in internal audits and CAPA initiatives in a government contract environment.

Qualifications

• Requires high school diploma or equivalent; associate degree preferred.
• 3–5 years of experience in quality inspection in AS9100 or ISO 9001 manufacturing (aerospace/defense).
• Strong GD&T and drawing interpretation skills; experience with government contracts and DoD standards.

Responsabilités

• Perform in-process and final inspections per drawings, specs, and work instructions.
• Apply AS9100D, MIL-STD, and customer quality requirements throughout inspection.
• Verify dimensional/visual compliance using calibrated tools and CMMs.

Connaissances

GD&T

Technical drawings

Quality inspection

Documentation & NCRs

Communication

AS9100/ISO 9001 knowledge

DoD standards awareness

Traceability

Formation

Associate degree in a relevant field

High school diploma

Technical certification

Outils

CMMs

Calipers

Micrometers

Height gauges

CoC/MTR documentation

CMPro / TipQA

Description du poste

EPS Corporation is seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Quality Assurance (QA) Inspector to support the inspection and quality control of precision-fabricated components and assemblies in compliance with AS9100D standards. The QA Inspector will play a critical role in ensuring all products meet contractual, regulatory, and customer quality requirements in support of Department of Defense (DoD) programs.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform in-process and final inspections on fabricated metal and composite parts, assemblies, and subassemblies per technical drawings, specifications, and work instructions.
• Interpret and apply AS9100D, MIL-STD, and customer-specific quality requirements throughout the inspection process.
• Verify dimensional and visual compliance using calibrated tools including calipers, micrometers, height gauges, and CMMs.
• Complete inspection records, nonconformance reports (NCRs), and first article inspection (FAI) documentation in accordance with AS9102.
• Work closely with Engineering and Production teams to resolve quality issues and improve processes.
• Ensure traceability of materials and components by verifying Certificates of Conformance (CoC), material test reports (MTRs), and manufacturing travelers.
• Participate in internal audits and support root cause analysis and corrective/preventive action (CAPA) initiatives.
• Maintain compliance with all applicable quality system procedures, work instructions, and safety regulations.

Required Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent; technical certification or associate degree in a relevant field preferred.
• Minimum 3–5 years of experience in quality inspection within an AS9100 or ISO 9001 manufacturing environment, preferably in aerospace or defense.
• Strong understanding of GD&T, mechanical drawings, and inspection methodologies.
• Proficiency in using standard measurement instruments and tools.
• Familiarity with AS9102 FAI requirements and document control practices.
• Knowledge of quality assurance practices related to government contracts, DoD standards, and ITAR/EAR compliance.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to document findings clearly and concisely.
• U.S. Citizenship required due to government contract requirements.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with Coordinate Measuring Machines (CMM) or portable metrology tools (e.g., FARO arm).
• Experience with CMMS or QMS software (e.g., CMPro, TipQA, or equivalent).
• IPC, AWS, or NDT certifications a plus.
• Previous experience supporting DCMA inspections or source inspections.