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The candidate will perform Inspection of purchased parts and materials for conformity to standards, specifications, and processing requirements as materials are received from external providers. This person shall determine or assist in determining methods, sequences, and procedures necessary for inspection. Works from released drawings, procedures, and specifications. Adapts inspection measuring devices and procedures where necessary. The candidate would be required to communicate between multiple departments and report key information to stakeholders in a timely manner. Must be dedicated to the quality function and possess a drive to enhance the quality of both the product and processes.\nPosition Responsibilities\nGood team player who can work efficiently with minimal supervision.\nMaintain a clean and organized workspace.\nAble to comply with all health, safety, and security regulations.\nPrioritize daily inspection requirements.\nExcellent attention to detail and critical thinking skills.\nReview and comprehend engineering and program requirements such as engineering drawings, models, and specifications, and perform inspections using tools such as micrometers, gauges, microscopes, micrometers, telescope gauges, and optical comparators.\nVerifies specifications referencing purchase orders, blueprints, drawing or inspection instructions, and checklists.\nApply sampling principles to material inspections.\nMakes pass/fail decisions on inspected goods. Maintains records of results\nVisually inspects for obvious defects or damage such as corrosion, cracks, dents, scratches, and pits.\nPrepare inspection reports regarding conformance, initiate nonconformance reports, and quarantine material when needed.\nCreate discrepancy reports for suspect or identified counterfeit parts.\nPerform inspections per IPC-610/620.\nPerform First Article Inspections, incoming inspections, and final inspections.\nAssist with calibration of quality control equipment.\nCalibration Technician backup.\nAble to train a quality inspection level 1 and 2.\nForeign object debris/damage point of contact.\nRun statistical studies such as reproducibility and capability.\nFamiliar with statistical process control methodologies.\nPrepare and maintain test data for review.\nIdentify areas for quality control improvements.\nOn material returned from repair, confirm repairs and product quality.\nPerform mechanical, dimensional, visual, and documentation inspections of machined, fabricated, molded, and assembled components.\nInterpret engineering drawings, geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T), datum structures, revisions, and inspection criteria.\nUse precision measuring equipment --including calipers, micrometers, height gauges, pin and plug gauges, thread gauges, surface plates, optical comparators, and coordinate measuring machines (CMMs) as applicable.\nVerify material certifications, special-process certifications, first-article inspection documentation, and other supplier or production records.\nBasic Qualifications (Required Skills & Competencies)\nHigh School Diploma or Equivalent\nIPC-610-620 Certified or able to be re-certified\nFamiliar with ISO and AS Quality Management Systems.\nExperience with inspection tools (calipers, micrometers, height gauge, etc.).\nExperience reading and understanding engineering drawings, aerospace certifications, and test reports.\nExperience receiving packages, data entry, organizing, and scanning documentation.\nFamiliar with ESD and proper material handling procedures.\nQualified candidates should possess a high school diploma or equivalent.\nBasic computer skills, including Microsoft Office applications.\nTechnical Math: Basic shop math; Measurement systems (units and conversion); and Numeric conversions (decimals, fractions, scientific notation)\nOther Qualifications & Desired Competencies\n3+ years of inspection, precision, mechanical, or metrological inspection experience.\nExperience with the use of metrology tools and gauges.\nExperience within the aerospace, automotive, semiconductor, or electronic fields.\nAbility to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications.\nAssociate degree, technical certificate, or completed vocational training in mechanical technology, manufacturing technology, metrology, quality, or a related field.\nExperience with advanced inspection methods or equipment, including:CMM programming or operation\nPortable CMM or articulated-arm measurement systems\nVision systems or optical comparators\nSurface-roughness measurement\nDigital inspection and reporting software\n\nFamiliarity with inspection of machined parts, sheet-metal components, composites, additive-manufactured parts, electrical-mechanical assemblies, or flight hardware.\nExperience performing or supporting AS9102 first-article inspections.\nPhysical Demands & Work Environment\nAbility to work in an office, engineering laboratory, and manufacturing environment\nAbility to wear required personal protective equipment\nFrequently required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls, reach with hands and arms, climb stairs, talk or hear\nOccasionally lift or move up to 25 pounds with or without assistance\nSpecific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus\nClearance Level\nNo ClearanceThe salary range for this role is:\n$56,500 - $86,250AeroVironment considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the location, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, education/training, and key skills.\nITAR Requirement:\nThis position requires access to information that is subject to compliance with the International Traffic Arms Regulations (“ITAR”) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (“EAR”). In order to comply with the requirements of the ITAR and/or the EAR, applicants must qualify as a U.S. person under the ITAR and the EAR, or a person to be approved for an export license by the governing agency whose technology comes under its jurisdiction. Please understand that any job offer that requires approval of an export license will be conditional on AeroVironment’s determination that it will be able to obtain an export license in a time frame consistent with AeroVironment’s business requirements. A “U.S. person” according to the ITAR definition is a U.S. citizen, U.S. lawful permanent resident (green card holder), or protected individual such as a refugee or asylee. See 22 CFR § 120.15. Some positions will require current U.S. Citizenship due to contract requirements.\nBenefits: AV offers an excellent benefits package including medical, dental vision, 401K with company matching, a 9/80 work schedule and a paid holiday shutdown. For more information about our company benefit offerings please visit: http://www.avinc.com/myavbenefits.\nWe also encourage you to review our company website at http://www.avinc.com to learn more about us.\nPrincipals only need apply. NO agencies please.\nAbout AV:\nAV isn’t for everyone. We hire the curious, the relentless, the mission-obsessed. The best of the best.\nWe don’t just build defense technology-we redefine what’s possible. As the premier autonomous systems company in the U.S., AV delivers breakthrough capabilities across air, land, sea, space, and cyber. From AI-powered drones and loitering munitions to integrated autonomy and space resilience, our technologies shape the future of warfare and protect those who serve.\nFounded by legendary innovator Dr. Paul MacCready, AV has spent over 50 years pushing the boundaries of what unmanned systems can do. Our heritage includes seven platforms in the Smithsonian-but we’re not building history, we’re building what’s next.\nIf you're ready to build technology that matters-with speed, scale, and purpose-there’s no better place to do it than AV.\nWe are proud to be an EEO/AA Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans. AeroVironment, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. 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