Quality Control Inspector

As a Quality Control inspector, you will play a vital role in ensuring the quality and compliance of our disruptive electro‑optical detector technologies. You will conduct quality inspections, read and interpret drawings, approve finished products, document inspection records, and maintain a safe work environment. You will collaborate closely with the Quality and Fabrication Operations teams to communicate necessary adjustments and improvements.

As a member of the QC/QA team, you will help maintain and continually improve the VSL quality management system by adhering to processes and contributing to projects resolving corrective actions or findings in a timely manner.

• Initiate non‑conformance records in the quality system platform, and segregate non‑compliant material and goods
• Maintain traceability of incoming materials and final goods
• Perform audit/surveillance of test and assembly processes to ensure processes are in accordance with approved specifications and standards
• Perform inspection of parts/assemblies to ensure they have been assembled or procured per the design, inspection criteria and/or manufacturing order.
• Maintain accurate quality inspection records with clear and precise reporting, particularly when discrepancies occur in manufacturing and test operations
• Approve incoming materials by conducting visual and measurement tests; rejecting unacceptable materials and supporting the return (RMA), if needed.
• Identify waste and opportunities for improvement, and communicate necessary adjustments to Quality Engineering and Production Managers.
• Support other inspection areas within all VSL departments
• Participate in internal and external audits of VSL’s quality management system
• Demonstrate working knowledge of VSL’s ERP systems (Costpoint, Dynafact, MES, Windchill PLM, Confluence, Sharepoint, etc.)
• On the Job Training AS9100D

• Experience in reporting non‑conformances
• Executing to manufacturing orders and work instructions
• Minimum 5 years of professional work experience in quality control inspection of finished products in an aerospace manufacturing work environment, or similar
• Experience interpreting engineering specifications, quality standards and industry regulations of aerospace parts and assemblies
• Measurement instruments like CMM, optical scopes, multipliers and calibers
• IPC‑A‑620, IPC‑A‑610, and J‑STD‑001 standards
• Advanced knowledge of product manufacturing, assembly, test and inspection processes
• Ability to translate an end‑product standard into an inspection process, desired
• Ability to interpret mechanical drawings, schematics, wiring diagrams, and workmanship standards
• Proficiency in MS Office applications
• Strong communication, organizational, and attentive to detail skills
• Work in a fast‑paced environment independently

High school diploma or GED with at least 5 years of experience in Quality Control.

• Ability to lift 50 lbs.
• Must be able to be in a stationary position more than 50% of the time
• Operate a computer and other inspection machinery (gauges, scopes, calipers)
• Must be able to follow cleanroom gowning protocols before and after exiting

US Citizenship.

The pay range for this position is $39.62 - $49.54 per hour + bonus + benefits. Our ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job‑related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range during the hiring process.

Please note that the compensation details listed reflect the base salary only, and do not include potential bonus or benefits.

We are proud to be an EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V. We maintain a drug‑free workplace and perform pre‑employment substance abuse testing.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

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Seniority level:
Not Applicable

Employment type:

Full‑time

Job function:
Quality Assurance

Industries:
Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage