Quality Inspector

Job Title: Quality Inspector

Job Description

The Quality Inspector monitors and inspects production activities to ensure that all products meet established quality standards and customer requirements. This role conducts first article, in-process, and final inspections, supports quality assurance initiatives, and collaborates with internal teams and external suppliers to resolve issues, maintain accurate quality records, and drive continuous improvement across manufacturing processes.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and inspect production processes to verify that quality standards are consistently upheld.
• Train and supervise quality assurance staff to ensure procedures are understood and followed.
• Develop and implement quality assurance policies and procedures that support business and customer requirements.
• Investigate customer complaints, identify root causes, and implement effective corrective actions.
• Collaborate with suppliers to maintain the quality of incoming materials and services.
• Perform quality assurance tasks as needed to support business operations and customer needs.
• Perform first article and first piece inspections at the beginning of each production run to verify that all requirements are met.
• Report discrepancies related to material, process, or design issues and communicate findings to appropriate stakeholders.
• Interface with Production, Inside Sales, Engineering, Program Management, and Customer Representatives to address quality-related matters.
• Conduct roving sample inspections and quality audits in designated areas according to documentation packages, including drawings, bills of materials (BOM), and procedures.
• Ensure continuous flow of acceptable products to customers by verifying conformity to customer documentation and IPC workmanship criteria.
• Identify and report in-process concerns and discrepancies, working closely with Production and Engineering personnel to resolve issues.
• Perform 100% final inspection to confirm that material quality, process requirements, and overall quality performance have been achieved prior to shipment.
• Ensure that all product acceptance decisions and discrepancies are properly documented in accordance with company and customer requirements.
• Perform mechanical and visual inspections in Receiving Inspection and mechanical areas to verify the quality of incoming turn-key materials and other services.
• Maintain accurate and complete quality records for evaluating the performance of external vendors and internal processes.
• Research customer history and use prior experience to determine part acceptance when judgment-based decisions are required.
• Act independently to resolve problems by exercising initiative and discretion beyond specifically described job duties and responsibilities.
• Comply with all company policies and procedures related to quality, safety, and operations.

Essential Skills

• IPC-610 training with prior manufacturing experience, including knowledge of soldering and electronic component recognition.
• Ability to perform detailed mechanical and visual inspections, including first article, in-process, and final inspections.
• Basic reading, writing, and mathematical skills with the ability to write clear and accurate correspondence.
• Ability to read, write, and understand written and verbal instructions in a manufacturing environment.
• Capability to accurately chart, record, and interpret inspection and test data.
• Physical ability to repetitively lift, stand, climb, bend, and perform other tasks required in a manufacturing environment.
• Proficiency in using small hand measuring tools such as calipers and test lights.
• Ability to perform microscope inspection and detailed visual inspection of parts and assemblies.
• Experience with quality inspection, quality control, first article inspection, and final inspection activities.
• Ability to conduct visual inspection and BOM-based verification of parts and assemblies.
• Skill in interfacing effectively with Production, Inside Sales, Engineering, Program Management, and Customer Representatives.
• Strong judgment and decision-making skills for determining part acceptance based on experience and available data.
• Ability to act independently, exercise initiative, and resolve problems within and beyond defined responsibilities.
• Commitment to comply with company policies and procedures.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Familiarity with J-STD-001 processes and standards is preferred.
• Knowledge of ISO9001 quality management systems is preferred.
• Understanding of AS9100 quality requirements for aerospace is preferred.
• Exposure to ISO13485 quality systems for medical devices is preferred.
• Experience maintaining quality records for vendor performance and internal process evaluation.
• Experience in microscope inspection and detailed visual inspection of electronic and mechanical components.
• Experience in inspection of turn-key materials and services in a receiving inspection environment.
• Ability to conduct quality audits using drawings, BOMs, and documented procedures.
• Experience applying IPC workmanship criteria to assess product conformity.

Why Work Here?

You join a culture that values quality, accountability, and continuous improvement, where your expertise directly contributes to customer satisfaction and operational excellence. The environment encourages independent decision-making, initiative, and professional growth, giving you the opportunity to expand your skills in recognized industry standards and quality systems while working closely with cross-functional teams. Your work is supported by clear procedures and documentation, yet you have the autonomy to use your judgment to solve problems and drive better outcomes.

Work Environment

This role is based in a manufacturing environment that involves frequent standing, lifting, climbing, and bending, as well as working at inspection stations and under microscopes. You regularly use small hand measuring tools such as calipers and test lights, and review documentation packages including drawings, BOMs, and procedures. Work includes inspections in production areas, receiving inspection, and mechanical areas, with a focus on maintaining a continuous flow of acceptable products. You operate within established quality systems and standards, and follow company policies and procedures to ensure a safe, organized, and quality-focused workplace.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of San Jose, CA.

The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $35.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in San Jose,CA.

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 2, 2026.

About Aerotek

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meet their goals, skills, and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role in solving companies’ construction, manufacturing, and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are-everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.