Quality Inspector – Aerospace/Defense Metrology Expert

BRINC; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401K

Parental leave

Paid time off

Flexible work environment

Orca pass

Free parking

Snacks and espresso

Job summary

BRINC, based in Seattle, seeks a Quality Inspector to ensure every drone and life‑saving device meets strict standards before shipping. You’ll perform in‑process and final inspections, read drawings, use metrology tools, and collaborate with Quality, Test, and Design Engineering to root‑cause defects.

You will develop SOPs for others, report nonconformances, and drive corrective actions with manufacturing teams, ensuring CTQ characteristics are met and processes are improved.

Qualifications

• 2+ years as a technician in aerospace, defence or medical industry
• 2+ years of experience reading/interpreting work instructions, engineering drawings, and/or inspection plans
• 2+ years of experience using hand tools
• 2+ years of experience using calibrated tools (e.g., height gauges, calipers, micrometers, torque wrenches)
• 2+ years of experience with Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCA)
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills

Responsibilities

• Use metrology equipment to ensure product performance for complex hardware (PCBAs, optics, harnessing, soldering, mechanical fastening, adhesives)
• Report non‑conformances when defective material is found and contain suspect material
• Read/interpret work instructions and drawings to define and perform quality inspections
• Perform critical in‑process and final inspections for assembled products and subassemblies (optics, PCBAs, machined components, composites)
• Develop SOPs for other inspectors/technicians
• Support MRB discussions to determine dispositions for nonconforming material
• Partner with manufacturing to implement corrective actions for root causes

Skills

Reading drawings

Hand tools

Calibrated tools

RCCA

Analytical skills

Education

Associate degree or higher

Tools

Romer arms

CMMs

Metrology software

Job description

BRINC, based in Seattle, seeks a Quality Inspector to ensure every drone and life‑saving device meets strict standards before shipping. You’ll perform in‑process and final inspections, read drawings, use metrology tools, and collaborate with Quality, Test, and Design Engineering to root‑cause defects.

You will develop SOPs for others, report nonconformances, and drive corrective actions with manufacturing teams, ensuring CTQ characteristics are met and processes are improved.