Space-Grade Incoming Quality Inspector

Northwood; Torrance (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwood Space is hiring an Incoming Quality Technician to manage the Incoming Inspection Room, tools, calibration, and ESD controls. You will verify incoming PCBs, PCBA, machined parts, and supplier materials against drawings and approved inspection requirements, collaborating with SQE and Engineering to resolve issues and prevent nonconforming material from entering production.

You will support engineering samples and first articles with measurement data, conduct Gage R&R studies, and feed

Qualifications

• 3+ years in incoming or quality inspection of PCB/PCBA or mechanical parts.
• Skilled in IPC-A-600 / IPC-A-610 and ESD controls.
• Able to read GD&T and interpret drawings with tolerances.
• Experience with ERP/MES for inspection data and NCR/MRB processes.

Responsibilities

• Inspect PCB/PCBA and mechanical parts per drawings and IPC criteria.
• Verify CoCs, inspection reports, traceability, and FAI/PPAP status.
• Manage the Incoming Inspection Room, calibration records, and ESD controls.
• Record results and transfer nonconforming material to MRB; coordinate with SQE/RE.
• Provide measurement support for samples and first articles; perform Gage R&R.
• Share data with Engineering and suppliers to drive DFM improvements.

Skills

Inspection

GD&T

Measurement tools

ERP/MES systems

Tools

VMMs

Optical inspection systems

CMM

Handheld measurement tools

Job description

Northwood Space is hiring an Incoming Quality Technician to manage the Incoming Inspection Room, tools, calibration, and ESD controls. You will verify incoming PCBs, PCBA, machined parts, and supplier materials against drawings and approved inspection requirements, collaborating with SQE and Engineering to resolve issues and prevent nonconforming material from entering production.

You will support engineering samples and first articles with measurement data, conduct Gage R&R studies, and feed