Receiving Inspector

HEICO; 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. in Blacksburg, VA is seeking a full-time Receiving Inspector to join the Quality Department.

You will inspect incoming raw materials, components and mechanical parts for conformance to drawings and CoCs, using calipers, micrometers and microscopes, and log results in the ERP/QMS. This role requires meticulous documentation, verification of certificates, and the ability to identify non-conforming items, issue MRAs, and maintain organized records to support production readiness and

Qualifications

• Inspect incoming materials and components against drawings and CoCs.
• Verify documentation and packing slips for purchase orders.
• Log inspection results in ERP or QMS with accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Perform visual and dimensional inspections on incoming parts.
• Verify CoCs, datasheets, and packing slips against orders.
• Conduct basic electrical/functional tests where applicable.
• Identify non-conforming materials, issue MRRs, and tag holds.
• Document results in ERP/QMS and maintain traceability.

Skills

Visual inspection

Dimensional inspection

CoC review

Documentation handling

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Microscopes

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.