Quality Control Inspector

About the role

CACI designs, develops and manufactures complex systems for military, space and commercial applications, including optical and RF systems and image processing and visualization systems. It is looking for a Quality Control Inspector to monitor and control the production process so that the final product meets specified quality standards. This is a temporary position of 6 to 12 months, based in Los Gatos, California.

Key responsibilities

• Inspect custom-fabricated mechanical parts and electrical assemblies (PCBAs and cables) using industry standards such as IPC-A-610, JSTD-001 and MIL-STD, measuring dimensions and checking functionality
• Use engineering drawings or process documentation to perform inspections, including first-article inspections of newly released designs
• Perform incoming, in-process, final and pre-ship inspections in manufacturing and/or shipping, and ensure the integrity of the end-item data package for delivered hardware
• Record inspection results in reports and the quality management system database, communicate results and suggest improvements
• Generate nonconformance reports and handle minor dispositioning for rework or scrap
• Run process audits in production or inspection areas and identify opportunities to improve quality

Required profile

• 3+ years of experience inspecting electrical, mechanical or electromechanical items for an electronics manufacturer, preferably in aerospace and defense
• Experience inspecting PCBAs, cables and similar items; experience with optical parts (lenses, mirrors, prisms) is a plus
• Previous experience with satellites or other flight hardware is a plus
• Organized, proactive, independent, detail-focused, able to multi-task in a dynamic environment

Required skills

• Standard measurement and inspection tools such as pin gauges, calipers, visual inspection systems and microscopes
• Ability to obtain certifications in J-STD 001, IPC-610 and IPC-620
• Knowledge of ESD S20.20 and generally accepted ESD control practices

What we offer

• Proposed pay range of $55,600 - $111,100, depending on location, experience, skills and certifications
• Healthcare, wellness, financial, retirement, family support, continuing education and time-off benefits
• Flexible time off and learning resources