Quality Control Inspector

What we do:

Paragon develops and produces innovative solutions for the most demanding life support and thermal control challenges in the space and defense markets. Whether it is deep space, low earth orbit, undersea, or on the ground, our systems and hardware provides safe and comfortable environments for astronauts, explorers, military personnel, and unmanned space and terrestrial vehicles.

As a Quality Inspector, you will work hands‑on in a production setting and utilize lean manufacturing concepts to assess products, processes, mechanical, electro‑mechanical, and bio‑tech systems.

• Inspect product from production, suppliers, or other Paragon sites to validate workmanship, measured dimensions and Quality System documentation that conforms to product requirements.
• Accountable ownership to the non-conforming documentation process for hardware that does not meet product specifications or compliance requirements
• Facilitate the disposition of parts non-conforming to inspection plans or program requirements
• Support other areas of Quality as required

• Ability to interpret product specifications, GD&T measurement requirements to drawings/blueprints and engineering documents
• Able to use calibrated inspection and precision measurement equipment to validate dimensions or features
• Basic Computer/MS Office skills
• Effective written and communication skills
• Work independently/self‑motivated, with the ability to collaborate as part of a functional team
• Strong understanding of Geometric-Dimensioning & Tolerancing specification ASME Y14.5
• Preference is 5 years minimum of aerospace inspection experience, certification to an industry standard is an acceptable equivalent
• Familiarity with AS9100 standards and practices
• Application of Critical thinking, practical problem solving and Root Cause Analysis skills
• Capable of working in a fast‑paced and collaborative environment

• Knowledge of SAP or other ERP software
• PCDMIS experience
• Ability to program ROMER ARM CMM utilizing PCDMIS
• Experience working in aerospace, spacecraft, or missile production
• Specific aerospace inspection, control of nonconformity and First Article Inspection
• Familiarity or certification to American Society of Quality standards