Senior Quality Inspector – Precision, FAI & CMM

Astronics; Washington; On-site; USD 33,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Quarterly Profit Sharing Bonus

Health, dental, vision insurance

Job summary

Astronics Advanced Electronic Systems (AES) in Kirkland, WA is seeking a Senior Quality Inspector or Quality Inspector Specialist to join our dedicated quality team. The role emphasizes precise inspection and verification of mechanical components using blueprints, ECNs, and established procedures, across multiple production stages.

The ideal candidate has 2–5+ years of direct inspection experience, strong GD&T skills, and proficiency with CMMs or vision systems, plus ability to review supplier

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• 2+ years direct experience for Senior Quality Inspector.
• 5+ years direct experience for Quality Inspector Specialist.

Responsibilities

• Utilize complex measuring devices to perform inspections of purchased parts, materials, components, electronic hardware, and equipment.
• Interpret and apply industry workmanship standards, ES procedures, and EPS procedures.
• Identify conditions and write up non-conformances clearly.
• Inspect critical in-process and finished assemblies for conformance to drawings and QA standards, focusing on mechanical components.
• Review, validate, and correct FAI paperwork from suppliers.
• Contribute to continuous improvement within the receiving inspection group.

Skills

Mechanical inspection

Attention to detail

Reading blueprints

GD&T

MS Excel

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

MS Excel

MicroVu / vision system

Comparator

CMM

Job description

Astronics Advanced Electronic Systems (AES) in Kirkland, WA is seeking a Senior Quality Inspector or Quality Inspector Specialist to join our dedicated quality team. The role emphasizes precise inspection and verification of mechanical components using blueprints, ECNs, and established procedures, across multiple production stages.

The ideal candidate has 2–5+ years of direct inspection experience, strong GD&T skills, and proficiency with CMMs or vision systems, plus ability to review supplier