Quality Assurance Inspector - Santa Barbara, CA

Company Overview

Santa Barbara Infrared, Inc. (SBIR) is a very successful, fast‑paced subsidiary of HEICO Corporation [(NYSE: HEI, HEI.A)]. For more than 50 years, HEICO has thrived by serving segments of the aerospace, defense, and electronics industries by providing innovative and cost‑saving products and services. Forbes Magazine has ranked HEICO as one of the 200 "Best Small Companies" and 200 "Hot Shot Stocks".

SBIR designs and manufactures the most technologically advanced Infrared (IR) and Electro‑Optical (E‑O) test instrumentation. SBIR’s broad line of innovative products support testing of military and commercial sensor systems for worldwide use in laboratory, production, depot, and field test applications. SBIR’s high‑energy, dynamic culture focuses our team members on providing quality products and services to our customers. We provide highly integrated, well‑engineered, cost‑effective hardware and software solutions to the E‑O community.

In doing so, SBIR has become the preferred supplier to major domestic and international manufacturers of commercial and military E‑O sensors and systems.

Quality Assurance Inspector

Santa Barbara, California, United States

Santa Barbara Infrared, Inc. is currently recruiting for the position of Quality Inspector. The Quality Inspector using knowledge of precision inspection methods performs non‑routine inspection, evaluation of standard and prototype electromechanical, optical and electronic systems, subsystems or components. The Quality Inspector inspects products at various stages of the production process to maintain the quality and reliability of products.

One‑Two year certificate from college or technical school; or two to four years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Pay Range: $50,000.00 per year – $70,000.00 per year (DOE).
M‑F (Full‑Time, On Site)

include the following. Other duties assigned as necessary.

• Performs receiving and inspection of purchased parts and subassemblies. Verifies supplier compliance with all purchase order requirements, specifications and/or drawing requirements.
• Performs dimensional inspections using hand‑held instruments to measure parts and assemblies to drawing requirement.
• Performs in‑process inspections of assembled hardware per drawing requirement, verifies accuracy of entries on data sheets, work orders, adhesive mixes, and other data‑keeping systems.
• Performs final inspections of assembled hardware per drawing requirements. Assists Engineering and Operations in the investigation of non‑conformities.
• Assists in configuration management to document and collect data for the assemblies End Item Data Package.
• Accurately documents the results of the inspections.

• Experience reading blueprints and engineering drawings, schematics and/or specifications.
• Knowledge of the ISO 9001 Quality System.
• Must be able to work full time.

The successful candidate must have excellent problem‑solving skills with a detailed‑oriented, organized and methodical approach. Additionally, this position requires the ability to read, interpret and generate design documentation including schematics, test procedures, parts lists, design descriptions and data records.

Due to US Export Control Regulations compliance, eligible candidates MUST be a US citizen, permanent resident or a person who has been granted asylum; proper documentation required. Pre‑employment verifications: must pass background, reference and ITAR/EAR checks in addition to a pre‑employment drug screen.

This position offers many benefits: medical, dental, vision, 401(k), PTO, HSA, FSA, alternate work week schedule, LTD, life insurance and much more.

Male/Female/Veteran/Disabled