Space-Grade Incoming Quality Inspector

Northwood Space; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwood Space is seeking an Incoming Quality Technician to manage the daily operations of the Incoming Inspection Room. You will verify PCB/PCBA and machined parts against drawings and IPC criteria, maintain calibration and ESD controls, and coordinate with Supplier Quality and Engineering to resolve nonconforming material.

You will also support engineering samples, first articles, and drawing/DFM improvements through accurate measurement data and traceability records.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of hands-on incoming or quality inspection experience with PCB/PCBA and/or mechanical parts.
• Ability to interpret PCB/PCBA drawings with GD&T and tolerances.
• Experience using precision measurement equipment (CMMs, optical inspection systems) and managing calibration records.

Responsibilities

• Inspect incoming PCB/PCBA and mechanical parts against drawings, specifications, and approved inspection plans including IPC criteria and AQL sampling as specified.
• Verify supplier CoCs, inspection reports, traceability records, and PPAP/FAI documentation.
• Manage the Incoming Inspection Room including tools, fixtures, calibration schedules, and ESD controls; support calibration providers and maintain records.

Skills

Attention to detail

IPC-A-600 / IPC-A-610 knowledge

GD&T interpretation

Tools

CMMs

Optical inspection systems

Calipers / handheld measurement tools

Job description

Northwood Space is seeking an Incoming Quality Technician to manage the daily operations of the Incoming Inspection Room. You will verify PCB/PCBA and machined parts against drawings and IPC criteria, maintain calibration and ESD controls, and coordinate with Supplier Quality and Engineering to resolve nonconforming material.

You will also support engineering samples, first articles, and drawing/DFM improvements through accurate measurement data and traceability records.