Quality Control Inspector - Security Clearance Eligibility Required

avtsimulation; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

AVT Simulation in Orlando seeks a Quality Control Inspector to ensure electrical and mechanical components meet defined standards and regulatory requirements. You will test, document, and collaborate with production, engineering, and QA to deliver high-quality solutions.

The role emphasizes reading drawings, creating FAIRs, maintaining inspection plans, and driving continuous improvement while traveling up to 10% for on-site verification.

Qualifications

• Experience in quality control (typically 2–5+ years).
• Knowledge of quality tools and methodologies (e.g., SPC, FMEA, Six Sigma, 8D).
• Experience with inspection techniques and measurement tools.
• Familiarity with quality management systems (QMS) and regulatory standards.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and documentation skills.
• Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration abilities.

Responsibilities

• Read mechanical, electrical, and weld drawings.
• Create First Article Inspection Reports (FAIR) for new parts.
• Inspect mechanical and electrical assemblies, machined parts, sheetmetal, weldments, solder, and crimps.
• Develop and execute checklists to ensure adherence to standards and requirements.
• Perform MRB disposition for nonconforming items.
• Develop, implement, and maintain QC procedures and inspection plans.
• Document and report defects via portals and maintain test records.
• Travel to customer sites up to 10% to verify quality during installation and delivery.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Documentation

Cross-functional collaboration

Attention to detail

Reading drawings

Root cause analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Experience substitution

Tools

QMS

SPC

FMEA

8D problem solving

Measurement tools

Job description

Job Summary

Quality Control (QC) Inspector is a critical role within AVT, responsible for ensuring that products and services meet established quality standards, regulatory requirements, and customer requirements and expectations to support production and manufacturing. This role involves extensive testing, documentation, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality solutions. This role is responsible for ensuring that electrical and mechanical components, assemblies, machined parts, and finished products meet defined quality standards and technical specifications. The QC Inspector supports compliance with government regulations. The candidate shall be detail-oriented, analytical, and work closely with production, manufacturing, engineering, and suppliers to identify quality issues, implement corrective actions, and continuously improve processes.

Responsibilities/Duties/Functions/Tasks

• Strong ability to read and understand mechanical, electrical, and weld drawings.
• Create First Article Inspection Reports (FAIR) for new production parts.
• Inspection of Mechanical assemblies, Electrical assemblies, Machined parts, Sheetmetal parts, weldments, solder, and crimps.
• Develop and execute checklists to confirm adherence to quality standards, specifications, and requirements.
• Perform Material Review Board (MRB) for disposition of nonconforming items/parts.
• Develop, implement, and maintain quality control procedures and inspection plans.
• Document and report defects via multiple reporting portals.
• Maintain detailed records of test results, defects, and resolution steps to support progress tracking and audit readiness.
• Semi-familiar with standards for finishing, Fed, etc.
• Identify and implement enhancements to the quality control processes within AVT.
• Stay informed on the latest QC methodologies, tools, and industry trends to enhance personal and team capabilities.
• Support the development and delivery of best practices and compliance requirements.
• Work closely with engineering, production, manufacturing, and QA to identify and resolve issues.
• Collaborate on the integration of quality assurance and quality control processes.
• Monitor production processes to ensure compliance with quality standards and specifications.
• Perform incoming, in-process, and final inspections of electrical and mechanical parts.
• Perform root cause analysis (RCA) to identify root causes of quality issues and lead corrective and preventive actions requests (CAPARs).
• Ensure proper testing of electrical systems (continuity, insulation, functional testing) and mechanical assemblies.
• Analyze quality data and prepare reports, metrics, and documentation.
• Support supplier quality evaluations and incoming material inspections.
• Knowledge of how to read schematics, BOMs, and specifications to ensure compliance.
• Travel to customer sites (up to 10%) as needed to ensure product quality and standards during installation and delivery.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements

• Experience in quality control (typically 2–5+ years).
• Knowledge of quality tools and methodologies (e.g., SPC, FMEA, Six Sigma, 8D).
• Experience with inspection techniques and measurement tools.
• Familiarity with quality management systems (QMS) and regulatory standards.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and documentation skills.
• Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration abilities.

Preferred Skills & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent professional experience (Four years of experience may substitute for two years of educational requirements).
• Experience in electro‑mechanical assembly, control panels, motors, sensors, and industrial equipment.
• Familiarity with lean manufacturing and continuous improvement practices.
• Knowledge of regulatory or industry standards relevant to electrical and mechanical products.
• Quality certifications (CQE, Six Sigma Green Belt, etc.).
• Experience with AS9102, supplier quality management, and audits.

Essential Mental Requirements

• Attention to detail.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Analyze data and create and review processes.
• Ability to work with sensitive information.
• Interacts with employees, contractors, and government agencies.
• Excellent written and spoken communication skills for documentation, intra-team, and interdisciplinary communication.

Essential Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Equipment/Software/Tools Used

• Operating systems (Windows)
• Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, SharePoint)
• PDF editing tools (Adobe)
• Testing tools and automation frameworks

Our Heritage:

Founded in 1998 by an engineer, AVT Simulation is an Orlando-based, end-to-end systems integration and full-service modeling and simulation small business. Since our beginning, AVT's highly specialized staff of engineers has included some of the top leaders in the simulation industry. With an average of over 20 years of simulation experience, our dedicated staff provides specialized solutions for customers requiring on point solutions to complex problems.

AVT has always been a company that strives to make a positive difference in the lives we touch. These lives include our employees and their families, our partner companies and their employees, and ultimately the warfighters receiving our products and services. Our core values are so very important to us as a company. They guide us towards success. They make us a great company to work for and a strong partner to work with.

- People First
- Mission Excellence
- Do the Right Thing
- Commitment

People First is our first and most important core value because we firmly believe the success of AVT is directly related to supporting our employees. We have a lot of fun (with regular employee events and engagements), while still working hard to accomplish our mission of serving our military and the warfighter.

We’re looking for candidates that embody these core values, know how to have fun while working hard, and think they would thrive in an environment like ours. If you’re a self‑motivated individual, then come join AVT. Come make your difference.

EOE - Equal Opportunity Employer-Vet/Disability

Qualified individuals with a disability have the right to request a reasonable accommodation. If you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our careers website as a result of your disability, request a reasonable accommodation by visiting www.avtsim.com/careers and follow the instructions at the bottom.