Advanced Component Level Electronics Quality Inspector

Description Job Title: Advanced Component Level Electronics Quality Inspector Location: Canonsburg, PA Employment Type: Contract to Direct Industry: Defense Compensation: $28.99 - $34.42/hour About the Opportunity: We are seeking an Advanced Component Level Electronics Quality Inspector to support inspection, quality assurance, and compliance activities for advanced electronic and electromechanical products. In this role, you'll perform detailed inspections, evaluate defects, verify corrective actions, and ensure products meet stringent military, engineering, and customer quality requirements. Why You'll Love Working Here: 1. Support highly advanced technologies used in critical defense and national security programs. 2. Work with complex electronic assemblies, components, and systems. 3. Collaborate with manufacturing, engineering, and quality teams to ensure product excellence. 4. Gain exposure to military and industry quality standards. 5. Join an organization committed to innovation, precision, and continuous improvement. Why This Opportunity is Exciting: This position offers the opportunity to play a vital role in ensuring product quality and reliability for mission-critical technologies. You'll work directly with advanced electronics, perform detailed inspections, investigate defects, and contribute to the continuous improvement of manufacturing and quality processes. About Acara Solutions Acara is a premier recruiting and workforce solutions provider-we help companies compete for talent. With a legacy of experience in various industries worldwide, we partner with clients, listen to their needs, and customize visionary talent solutions that drive desired business outcomes. We leverage decades of experience to deliver contingent staffing, direct placement, executive search, and workforce services worldwide. Sound like a good fit? APPLY TODAY What You'll Do: 1. Conduct detailed inspections of electronic components, materials, assemblies, and finished products. 2. Verify compliance with engineering drawings, blueprints, schematics, workmanship standards, and customer requirements. 3. Inspect products at multiple stages of manufacturing and assembly. 4. Evaluate defects in real time and identify potential quality concerns. 5. Determine root causes of defects and recommend corrective actions. 6. Verify implementation and effectiveness of corrective and preventive actions. 7. Maintain traceability and ensure proper labeling of materials and assemblies throughout production. 8. Prepare and maintain inspection records, nonconformance reports, and quality documentation. 9. Support audits, process inspections, and compliance reviews. 10. Collaborate with manufacturing, engineering, and supplier teams to resolve quality issues. 11. Review rework activities and verify compliance with approved procedures and specifications. 12. Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on product quality and process effectiveness. Job Requirements What You'll Bring: 1. High School Diploma or equivalent required. 2. Associate's Degree in Electronics, Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering Technology, or a related technical field preferred. 3. 4+ years of experience performing quality inspection, quality assurance, manufacturing inspection, or component-level electronics inspection. 4. 4+ years of experience inspecting electronic assemblies, components, circuit boards, or electromechanical systems. 5. 3+ years of experience reading and interpreting engineering drawings, schematics, blueprints, and technical specifications. 6. 2+ years of experience conducting root-cause investigations, nonconformance evaluations, and corrective action verification. 7. 2+ years of experience maintaining quality documentation, inspection reports, and traceability records. 8. Current or previous certificati ns in J-STD-001, J-STD-002, IPC-A-610, MIL-STD-883, MIL-STD-750, or related quality standards. 9. 2+ years of experience performing X-Ray inspection and analysis of electronic assemblies. What Sets You Apart: 1. Working knowledge of ESD control practices, workmanship standards, and process control techniques. 2. Understanding of GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing) principles and manufacturing inspection methodologies. 3. Knowledge of basic electrical and mechanical system functionality and component inspection requirements. 4. Strong communication, organizational, and documentation skills. 5. Experience supporting aerospace, defense, military, or highly regulated manufacturing environments. 6. Strong understanding of electronic assembly workmanship and acceptance criteria. 7. Experience conducting component-level and board-level inspections. 8. Familiarity with statistical process control (SPC) methodologies and quality metrics. 9. Advanced troubleshooting and defect analysis skills. 10. Ability to identify process improvement opportunities and support quality initiatives. 11. Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy. 12. Ability to effectively communicate quality concerns and recommendations to cross-functional teams. 13. Interest in leveraging AI-enabled tools to improve quality monitoring, reporting, and process performance. Additional Information: 1. Upon offer of employment, the individual will be subject to a background check and drug screen. 2. Overtime: May be required based on production schedules and business needs. 3. Physical Requirements: Ability to perform detailed visual inspections using microscopes, measurement equipment, and inspection tools. 4. Work Environment: Advanced electronics manufacturing and quality assurance environment supporting mission-critical defense and technology programs. 5. Interview Process: Details will be provided during the recruitment process. 6. Top Skills: Electronics quality inspection, IPC and military standards knowledge, blueprint and schematic interpretation, defect analysis, corrective action ... For full info follow application link. Al