Inspector, Quality Assurance - QA​/QC, Quality Control - QC Analysts​/Managers

Position Type:
Associate - W2

Location:

Fairfield, CA

Pay Rate: $39.00/hour

Shift/

Schedule:

ALL Training starts on 1st Shift (6am-230pm), will transition to 2nd Shift / Must be available to work 2nd Shift - 2nd Shift: 3pm - 1130pm

Overtime: OT is available on weekends but voluntary, possibly on weekdays too. Prior approval required

PDS Defense, Inc. is seeking an experienced Inspector 6 to support quality inspection activities in a highly regulated manufacturing environment. This position combines responsibilities in Receiving Inspection and CMM Programming/Operation, ensuring incoming materials and finished products meet engineering, customer, and quality requirements.

The ideal candidate will have strong dimensional inspection experience, GD&T expertise, and the ability to program and operate Coordinate Measuring Machines (CMMs).

• Perform incoming inspections of mechanical components, assemblies, piece parts, and materials.
• Verify compliance with engineering drawings, specifications, inspection plans, and purchase order requirements.
• Conduct dimensional and visual inspections using precision measurement tools.
• Review engineering drawings, GD&T requirements, certifications, and supplier documentation.
• Document inspection results and maintain quality records.
• Identify nonconforming materials and support corrective actions.
• Verify supplier certifications and quality documentation packages.
• Maintain material traceability and control of accepted, rejected, and quarantined material.
• Support AQL sampling plans and Skip Lot inspection processes.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives and quality audits.

• Determine inspection requirements from customer and internal drawings.
• Create, edit, validate, and execute CMM programs.
• Perform dimensional inspections utilizing CMM equipment.
• Apply GD&T principles during part inspection and evaluation.
• Maintain inspection records and measurement data.
• Support calibration activities and equipment maintenance.
• Train team members on CMM programming and operation.
• Conduct finished product inspections using hand gauges and measurement systems.
• Support cross-functional quality and manufacturing activities as assigned.

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 3-5 years of experience in receiving inspection, dimensional inspection, manufacturing quality, or related fields.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications.
• Working knowledge of:
• Calipers
• Micrometers
• Height gauges
• Optical measurement equipment
• Basic understanding of GD&T.
• Strong attention to detail and documentation skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.

• Strong experience developing inspection programs using CMM Manager or equivalent software.
• Strong proficiency reading engineering drawings.
• Strong proficiency interpreting GD&T standards.
• 4-8 years of CMM inspection experience.
• Ability to lift up to 35 pounds.
• Ability to pass vision and color perception testing.

• Aerospace, defense, automotive, medical device, or other regulated manufacturing experience.
• Experience with AS9100 and/or ISO 9001 quality systems.
• Advanced GD&T knowledge.
• Experience with:
• CMM systems
• Smart Scope
• Optical comparators
• Vision measurement systems
• Profilometers
• SAP Quality Management (QM) experience.
• First Article Inspection (FAI) and AS9102 experience.
• Knowledge of AQL sampling and Skip Lot methodologies.
• Experience reviewing:
• Certificates of Conformance (CoC)
• Material Certifications
• Special Process Certifications
• Supplier Quality Documentation
• Familiarity with MRB and nonconforming material processes.
• TSPACE Plus Portable Measuring Arm programming and operation experience (2-3+ years preferred).
• Flexibility to work overtime and weekends as needed.

• Attention to Detail
• Technical Drawing Interpretation
• GD&T Expertise
• Inspection Accuracy
• Problem Solving
• Documentation Discipline
• Team Collaboration
• Communication Skills
• Time Management
• Quality Mindset

Benefits offered to vary by the contract. Depending on your temporary assignment, benefits may include direct deposit, free career counseling services, 401(k), select paid holidays, short-term disability insurance, skills training, employee referral bonus, affordable medical coverage plan, and Daily Pay (in some locations).

Minimum Security Clearance:
No Clearance

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