Tactical Drone QA Inspector: Precision Metrology & PCBA

PDW

Huntsville (AL)

On-site

USD 42,000 - 64,000

Full time

14 days+
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Benefits offered by this job

BCBS medical, dental, and vision (80%S
Safe Harbor 401(K) with company match
Employer provided life insurance
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Team-oriented, innovative environment
Competitive salary and generous PTO

Job summary

Performance Drone Works (PDW) is seeking a Quality Assurance Inspector to join the team and ensure product conformity to end-user requirements. The role focuses on inspecting first articles, in-process parts, and final assemblies, including PCBA and wire harnesses, using precision tools and formal data records.

The candidate should have extensive inspection experience, read technical documents, and maintain meticulous inspection documentation while collaborating with Production, Engineering, and

Qualifications

  • Experience inspecting PCBA and wire harness assemblies.
  • Experience with electro-mechanical assemblies.
  • Ability to read and understand technical engineering documents.
  • Proven ability to complete inspection documentation accurately.
  • Proven ability to multi-task in a fast-paced, high-throughput environment.

Responsibilities

  • Inspect first articles, in-process, and final assemblies prior to shipment.
  • Perform mechanical inspections of machined metal and plastic components.
  • Use precision measuring instruments (micrometers, calipers, height gauges, comparators) to verify work.
  • Complete inspection data via Microsoft Suite and SharePoint repository.
  • Inspect electro-mechanical assemblies, cables, and wire harnesses.
  • Perform visual PCBA inspections to Engineering requirements.
  • Assist in Receiving, PCBA, Sub-assembly, and Final Assembly inspections as needed.
  • Coordinate with Production, Engineering, and Supply Chain to ensure compliance.

Skills

Precision measurement
PCBA inspection
Electro-mechanical assemblies
Documentation accuracy
Microsoft Excel
SharePoint
Multi-tasking
Reading engineering documents
Cross-functional collaboration
Quality management systems

Tools

Microsoft Office
SharePoint

Job description

Performance Drone Works (PDW) is seeking a Quality Assurance Inspector to join the team and ensure product conformity to end-user requirements. The role focuses on inspecting first articles, in-process parts, and final assemblies, including PCBA and wire harnesses, using precision tools and formal data records.

The candidate should have extensive inspection experience, read technical documents, and maintain meticulous inspection documentation while collaborating with Production, Engineering, and

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