Quality Control Technician

At BlueHalo, an AV company, we provide a full suite of exquisite, space-qualified hardware trusted to fly in the most extreme environments space presents across GEO, MEO, LEO and Cislunar orbits. With hundreds of systems flying in space, our customers turn to BlueHalo when a mission can't fail.

Our team is expanding to do the big things that have never been done before - the things the nation and the world are counting on us to deliver. Join the transformation and help us make this impact now.

We are seeking a Receiving Inspector to become a part of a dynamic Quality team, reporting directly to the Quality Manager. 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.

On any given day, the selected candidate will perform the following:

• Good team player who can work efficiently with minimal supervision.
• Maintain a clean and organized workspace.
• Able to comply with all health, safety, and security regulations.
• Prioritize daily inspection requirements.
• Excellent attention to detail and critical thinking skills.
• Review 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.
• Verifies specifications referencing purchase orders, blueprints, drawing or inspection instructions, and checklists.
• Apply sampling principles to material inspections.
• Makes pass/fail decisions on inspected goods. Maintains records of results
• Visually inspects for obvious defects or damage such as corrosion, cracks, dents, scratches, and pits.
• Prepare inspection reports regarding conformance, initiate nonconformance reports, and quarantine material when needed.
• Create discrepancy reports for suspect or identified counterfeit parts.
• Perform inspections per IPC-610/620.
• Perform First Article Inspections, incoming inspections, and final inspections.
• Assist with calibration of quality control equipment.
• Calibration Technician backup.
• Able to train a quality inspection level 1 and 2.
• Foreign object debris/damage point of contact.
• Run statistical studies such as reproducibility and capability.
• Familiar with statistical process control methodologies.
• Prepare and maintain test data for review.
• Identify areas for quality control improvements.
• On material returned from repair, confirm repairs and product quality.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent.
• IPC-610-620 Certified or able to be re-certified.
• Familiar with ISO and AS Quality Management Systems.
• Experience with inspection tools (calipers, micrometers, height gauge, etc.).
• Experience reading and understanding engineering drawings, aerospace certifications, and test reports.
• Experience receiving packages, data entry, organizing, and scanning documentation.
• Familiar with ESD and proper material handling procedures.
• Qualified candidates should possess a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Office applications.
• Technical Math
  
  
  
  • Basic shop math
  • Measurement systems (units and conversion)
  • Numeric conversions (decimals, fractions, scientific notation)
  
  
  
  

Desired Qualifications:

• 6+ years of inspection, precision, mechanical, or metrological inspection experience.
• Experience with the use of metrology tools and gauges.
• Experience within the aerospace, automotive, semiconductor, or electronic fields.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications.

Physical Demands

The employee must occasionally lift, carry, pull, push, or move up to 25 pounds unassisted. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Salary Range: $54,600 - 80,000

The pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Determination of official compensation or salary relies on several factors, including, but not limited to, level of position, job responsibilities, geographic location, scope of relevant work experience, educational background, certifications, contract-specific affordability, organizational requirements, alignment with local internal equity as well as alignment with market data.

Our compensation package also includes components designed to support employees' total well-being, which should be considered when evaluating our competitive benefits package. These benefits include health insurance, life insurance, disability, company holiday and paid time off, parental leave, 401(k) company match and contributions, professional development/training reimbursements, and other work/life programs.

**Why BlueHalo, an AV Company**

At BlueHalo, an AV Company, we are committed to pushing the boundaries of innovation in space technology. Join our team and contribute to groundbreaking projects that shape the future of space exploration.

Being part of our team means working alongside the brightest minds in technology on the toughest challenges facing our nation - not just occasionally, but every single day. Together, we are leading the transformation of modern warfare, and each employee plays a key role. That's why our investment in you goes beyond a rewarding salary and benefits package. We're committed to providing our people with the best opportunities to develop their skills, share their knowledge, and push their innovative ideas to the cutting edge. Having fun doing it with a team that feels like family is the ultimate perk. From Space and Directed Energy to Cyber and Intelligence to C4ISR and Air & Missile Defense, there is no limit to where you can take your career with us. Are you ready to launch a career here?