Quality Inspector Apera - 1.0 Salinas, CA Job Details Contract $45 - $53 an hour 10 hours ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance Vision insurance Qualifications Mechanical blueprint interpretation Measurement-based inspection IPC 610 Calibration SAP Monitoring dimensions First article inspection High school diploma or GED Manufacturing facility experience Mechanical drawings Dimensional measurements Pareto charts Production management software Precision measurement in machining Aviation Document review Associate's degree Manufacturing company experience Mechanical knowledge Full Job Description Our client is an innovative aerospace company developing next-generation electric aircraft and advanced aviation technologies. Focused on transforming the future of air travel, the business combines cutting-edge engineering, manufacturing, and rigorous quality standards to bring new aircraft technologies to market. They are currently looking to hire a Quality Inspector to support their manufacturing and aircraft certification processes. The role will involve conducting receiving, in-process, and final inspections of electrical components, electronic assemblies, and printed circuit boards (PCBs), ensuring products meet strict engineering specifications and quality standards. Quality Inspector What You'll Do Accurately document defects and nonconformances, collaborating with engineering and manufacturing teams to resolve issues. Review completed manufacturing operations to ensure compliance with Archer requirements. Support the development of aircraft inspection plans, including the inspection and testing of electrical harnesses. Assist with company inspection planning and processes, including FAA conformity inspections to support aircraft certification. Support the development and implementation of Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) techniques, including PFMEAs, control plans, and Statistical Process Control (SPC). What You'll Need High school diploma or equivalent. IPC-A-610 and

IPC/WHMA-A-620

certification, or the ability to obtain these certifications. 5+ years of hands-on experience using inspection tools, including microscopes, thread gauges, pin gauges, micrometers, calipers, height masters, and height gauges. Experience reviewing tolerances and engineering drawings, including assessing the ability to verify dimensional requirements. Ability to read and interpret quality control specifications, blueprints, and engineering drawings, including mechanical and electrical symbols, conventions, and key, critical, major, and minor characteristics. Experience completing AS9102-compliant First Article Inspections (FAIs), with a working knowledge of the tools and techniques required. Experience using Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES), such as SAP, and electronic inspection plans. Understanding of measurement types, terminology, and measurement scales. Understanding of the differences between accuracy and precision, with the ability to select appropriate measuring tools and techniques. Basic knowledge of calibration processes. Experience working in an aerospace manufacturing environment or another highly regulated industry. Bonus Qualifications Associate degree or technical certification in Quality Assurance, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field. ASQ Certified Quality Inspector qualification. FAA Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) Certificate. Working knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T), including an understanding of the X, Y, and Z coordinate system.

Pay:

$45.00 - $53.00 per hour Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Benefits:

Dental insurance Health insurance Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person