Quality Inspector

Astronics Subsidiary Astronics Advanced Electronic Systems (AES)

Location:

Kirkland, WA

Astronics Advanced Electronic Systems (AES) is seeking a Senior Quality Inspector or Quality Inspector Specialist to join our diverse, energetic, and collaborative Quality Team in Kirkland, WA.

The Senior / Specialist Quality Inspector will work from blueprints, engineering change notices, or established operating procedures to perform a wide range of inspection procedures and determine acceptance, rejection, or rework requirements at various stages of production. This role places a strong emphasis on precision inspection and verification work within the mechanical cell.

• Utilize complex measuring devices to perform inspections of purchased parts, materials, components, electronic hardware, and equipment as they are received from vendors or subcontractors, working primarily within the mechanical cell.
• Interpret and apply the requirements of industry workmanship standards, ES procedures, and EPS procedures in the inspection process.
• Identify conditions and write up non-conformances in a clear and concise manner.
• Inspect critical in-process and/or finished production assemblies and subassemblies for conformance to drawings and quality assurance standards, with a focus on mechanical components.
• Review, validate, and correct FAI paperwork from suppliers.
• Exhibit productive work habits, effective time management, goal setting, prioritizing tasks, and follow-up on commitments across a variety of work challenges.
• Contribute to continuous improvement efforts to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of the receiving inspection group.

Education/

Experience:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
• Demonstrates proficiency (typically 2+ years of direct experience in the duties, responsibilities, and skills of the role) for consideration as Senior Quality Inspector.
• Demonstrates competency (typically 5+ years of direct experience in the duties, responsibilities, and skills of the role) for consideration as Quality Inspector Specialist.

• Demonstrated mechanical inspection experience.
• Keen attention to detail.
• Ability to learn standards and obtain required certifications to effectively and independently complete inspections.
• Adapt quickly to AES systems and tools to perform inspection tasks.
• Understand AES FAI requirements to review supplier FAI reports.
• Proficient in MS Office products, including intermediate MS Excel skills.
• Skilled in using and programming a comparator or vision system like Micro Vu.
• Experience using a CMM.
• Able to read and understand mechanical drawings that have GD&T.
• Fixturing parts when using measurement equipment.
• Knowledgeable in the use of a height gauge.
• Familiarity with using sheet metal parts.

• Near Vision – The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
• May be stationary for long periods of time.
• May lift up to 25 pounds.
• Work is performed in a manufacturing environment.

• As a U.S. Department of Defense Contractor, this position may involve access to items subject to U.S. export‑control laws. Employment is contingent upon the employee’s authorization to access such items under applicable law.
• An offer of employment is contingent on successfully passing a pre‑employment background screen and drug test, including cannabis screening.

Senior Quality Inspector salary range: $24.52 – $36.79 per hour (Mid‑point: $30.65).

Quality Inspector Specialist salary range: $29.14 – $43.71 per hour (Mid‑point: $36.42).

Astronics also offers a highly competitive Quarterly Profit Sharing Bonus.

Benefits:

• Stay Healthy – Health, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, FSA, HAS, and voluntary coverage options.
• Save for the Future – 401(k) & Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
• Find Balance – Employee Assistance Program, work/life balance culture.
• Time for You – Generous Paid Time Off, starting at 120 hours annually, plus 12 Paid Holidays per year.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.

This position is currently accepting applications.