Quality Assurance

Job Title: Quality Assurance Inspector

Job Description

This role focuses on performing incoming, in‑process, and final inspections on components and assemblies to ensure they meet all technical and quality requirements. You will verify product conformance using precision measurement tools, interpret engineering drawings and specifications, and document nonconformances while supporting root‑cause investigations and continuous improvement of quality processes.

Responsibilities

• Perform incoming, in‑process, and final inspections on mechanical and electronic components and assemblies.
• Verify product conformance using precision measurement tools such as calipers, micrometers, gauges, oscilloscopes, and microscopes.
• Review and interpret engineering drawings, GD&T, specifications, statements of work (SOW), source control documents (SCD), and technical data packages.
• Process daily visual inspections and maintain accurate inspection records and documentation.
• Process materials and related documents in accordance with military specifications, SOW, or SCD requirements.
• Handle incoming and outgoing materials between vendors and customers, ensuring proper documentation and traceability.
• Process inventory transactions related to inspected materials and assemblies.
• Support program managers through effective operation of QA/QC systems and timely communication of quality status.
• Apply current QA/QC standards and procedures to all inspection and documentation activities.
• Generate repair orders for outside services such as DPA, X‑ray, and re‑life testing when required.
• Conduct detailed reviews of manufacturer data, certificates, and test reports to verify compliance.
• Document issues and nonconformances clearly and provide feedback or formal reports to suppliers.
• Practice proper ESD controls and safe handling of small electronic devices during inspection.
• Contribute to root‑cause investigations and corrective actions to resolve quality issues and prevent recurrence.

Essential Skills

• Strong understanding of engineering drawings, including GD&T, and standard inspection methodologies.
• Proficiency with precision measurement tools and inspection equipment such as calipers, micrometers, gauges, oscilloscopes, and microscopes.
• Experience performing inspections using a microscope with good manual dexterity and high attention to detail.
• Experience handling small electronic devices while consistently practicing ESD controls.
• Familiarity with AS9100 and ISO 9001 quality management systems and their practical application in a QA/QC environment.
• Strong documentation skills with the ability to maintain accurate records and write clear, concise inspection reports.
• Effective communication skills to collaborate with program managers, suppliers, and internal teams on quality issues.
• Solid organizational skills to manage multiple inspections, materials, and documentation workflows in a structured manner.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in quality assurance, quality control, and quality inspection in a manufacturing or electronics environment.
• Hands‑on experience with microscope inspection and visual inspection of small components.
• Comfort working with technical data packages, manufacturer data, and test reports.
• Ability to interpret and apply military specifications, statements of work, and source control documents.
• Experience generating and processing repair orders for external test and analysis services.
• Ability to support QA/QC system operation and contribute to continuous improvement of quality processes.

Why Work Here?

You join a focused, work‑oriented environment where quality is taken seriously and your expertise directly impacts product reliability and customer satisfaction. The role offers a contract‑to‑hire pathway, giving you the opportunity to demonstrate your skills and grow into a long‑term position. You work closely with a small, dedicated team, benefiting from clear processes, stable workflows, and the chance to deepen your experience with established quality standards such as AS9100 and ISO 9001.

Work Environment

You work in a small, quiet, and highly work‑oriented team setting that emphasizes focus and attention to detail. The environment is structured around quality processes, with regular use of precision measurement tools such as calipers, micrometers, gauges, oscilloscopes, and microscopes. You handle small electronic devices under proper ESD controls, and you interact with materials and documentation that follow military specifications and formal quality standards. The atmosphere supports concentrated inspection work and thorough documentation, enabling you to perform high‑precision tasks with minimal distractions.

This is a Contract position based out of South San Francisco, CA.

The pay range for this position is $35.00 - $38.00/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 South San Francisco,CA.

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 28, 2026.

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.