Receiving Inspector

VPT Inc.; Blacksburg (VA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

401K

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Paid time off

Job summary

VPT, Inc. is seeking a Receiving Inspector in Blacksburg, VA to inspect incoming raw materials and electronic components for conformance to drawings and quality standards.

You will verify documentation, perform basic electrical tests, and segregate non-conforming lots to maintain inventory integrity. The role requires experience with precision hand tools and common test equipment, good attention to detail, and strong communication to coordinate with suppliers and internal teams.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of QA/QC inspection experience in manufacturing.
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings and component datasheets.
• Familiarity with IPC‑A‑610 is highly preferred.
• Proficiency with precision measuring hand tools and basic electronic test equipment.
• High attention to detail to ensure material conformance.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Teams).
• US Person status is required.

Responsibilities

• Perform visual and dimensional inspections on incoming materials and components.
• Verify CoCs, datasheets, and packing slips against POs.
• Conduct electrical/functional testing where applicable (DMM/LCR).
• Identify non-conforming materials, issue MRRs, and tag holds.
• Log inspection results in ERP/QMS systems.
• Screen for counterfeit components and suspicious packaging.

Skills

QA/QC inspection

Read blueprints/drawings

IPC‑A‑610 knowledge

Precision measuring tools

Electronic test equipment

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Multi-tasking

Microsoft Office

US Person

Education

Associates degree or Technical Certificate

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Depth gauges

LCR meters

Multimeters

Job description

VPT, Inc., a global leader in providing power conversion solutions for use in avionics, military, space and industrial applications, is seeking a full-time Receiving Inspector for their office in Blacksburg, VA.

This position in the Quality Department will report to the Material Quality Supervisor.The Receiving Inspector ensures that all incoming raw materials, electronic components (capacitors, diodes, magnetics, PCBs, etc.), and mechanical parts (housings, hardware) meet strict company specifications, engineering drawings, and quality standards before they are accepted into inventory or released to the production floor.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Perform visual and dimensional inspections on incoming components and raw materials using tools like calipers, micrometers, and microscopes.
• Verify component documentation, including Certificates of Conformance (CoC), manufacturer datasheets, and packing slips against purchase orders.
• Execute electrical or functional testing where applicable (e.g., verifying resistance, capacitance, or diode polarity using digital multimeters or LCR meters).
• Identify and segregate non-conforming materials, issue Material Rejection Reports (MRRs), and place physical "Hold" tags on defective lots.
• Document and log inspection results accurately in the company ERP or Quality Management System (QMS).
• Screen for counterfeit components, checking for suspicious markings, sanding marks, or poor packaging, especially when sourcing from independent distributors.

VPT offers an excellent benefits package upon full-time hire including health and dental insurance, 401K, disability insurance, life insurance, flexible spending accounts and paid time off.

The anticipated starting salary range for this position is $16.00 - $22.00 per hour.

Salary Range Disclaimer: The base salary range represents the low and high end of the VPT, Inc., starting salary range for this position. Actual starting salary will vary depending on location, education, and experience. The range listed is just one factor of the VPT, Inc., total compensation package. Other factors include paid holidays, paid time off, health and dental insurance, 401(k) with match, disability insurance, life insurance and flexible spending accounts.

VPT, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/VET/Disability employer.

Requirements

Requirements: The ideal candidate will have:

• 2+ years of experience in QA/QC inspection within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings, blueprints, and component datasheets.
• Familiar with IPC-A-610 (Acceptability of Electronic Assemblies) is highly preferred
• Proficiency with precision measuring hand tools (calipers, micrometers, depth gauges, etc.)
• Proficiency with basic electronic test equipment (LCR meters, multimeters)
• High attention to detail is required to ensure material conformance
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)
• Excellent organizational skills
• Ability to multi-task
• Be proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Teams)
• US Person

Education:

• Associates degree or applicable Technical Program Certificate preferred

This Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or on any other basis prohibited by law.