Quality Inspector

Astronics Advanced Electronic Systems (AES) is seeking a Sr.
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
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• Demonstrates competency (typically 5+ years of direct experience in the duties, responsibilities and skills of the role) for consideration as Quality Inspector Specialist
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• 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 gage
• 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 US Department of Defense Contractor, Astronics is bound by International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR).
  Must be a US Person under ITAR to be eligible
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• An offer of employment is contingent on successfully passing a pre-employment background screen and drug test including cannabis screening
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Sr. 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
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Final salary will be determined based on qualifications, certifications, and market conditions, with most new hires starting closer to the midpoint.

Stay Healthy – Health, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, FSA, HAS and voluntary coverage options.

Save for the Future – 401K & 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

Astronics Corporation (Nasdaq: ATRO) serves the world's aerospace, defense, and other mission critical industries with proven,…