Quality Inspector - Mechanical (2024-128) Astronics Subsidiary Astronics AES Location Kirkland, WA Description **JOB SUMMARY** The Quality Inspector (Mechanical focus) will work from blueprints, engineering change notices, or established operating procedures to perform a wide range of inspection procedures and determine acceptance, rejection, or rework requirements at various stages of production. **DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES** + Perform Shipping Inspection duties utilizing internal systems and coordinating with cross-functional teams to meet company shipping requirements + Inspect critical in-process and/or finished production assemblies and subassemblies for conformance to drawings and quality assurance standards + Reviews, evaluates, and provides feedback on procedures and drawings + Determines methods, sequences, and procedures necessary for inspection with machines and advanced tools + Provide training and coaching to base level Inspectors on the interpretation and application of requirements of Industry workmanship standards, ES procedures and EPS procedures in Inspection process + Contributes to the implementation of special set ups on equipment + May perform audits of products and processes + May perform and approve internal First Article Inspections (FAI) **MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS** **Education/Experience:** + High school diploma or general education degree (GED) + Demonstrates **competency** (typically 2-4 years of direct experience in the duties and responsibilities of the position) for consideration as **Quality Inspector.** + Demonstrates **proficiency** (typically 5-7 years of direct experience in the duties and responsibilities of the position) for consideration as **Sr. Quality Inspector.** **Technical Skills:** + MS Office products to include intermediate MS Excel skills + Skilled at using department systems + Demonstrated mechanical inspection experience **Preferred Technical Skills:** + Experience using and programming a comparator or vision system like a MicroVu + Experience using a CMM + Reading mechanical drawings that may have GD&T + Fixturing parts when using measurement equipment + Use of a height gage + Familiar with measuring sheet metal parts **EMPLOYMENT ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS** + As a US Department of Defense Contractor, Astronics is bound by _International Traffic in Arms Regulations_ (ITAR). **Must be a US Person under ITAR to be eligible.** + An offer of employment is contingent on successfully passing a pre-employment background and **drug screening which includes screening for the use of cannabis.** **Quality Inspector base salary is $20.12 - $27.22 per hour.** **Sr. Quality Inspector base salary is $22.50 - $33.75 per hour.** Several job-related and non-discriminatory factors including but not limited to experience in comparable roles, skill sets, training, education, licensure or certifications, other qualifications, market conditions and business needs influence actual salary offered. **Astronics AES offers a competitive benefits package including:** **Stay Healthy** – Health, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, FSA, HSA, as well as voluntary life/AD&D, voluntary critical illness, accident prevention and hospital indemnity **Save for the Future** – 401K & Employee Stock Purchase Plan **Find Balance** – Employee Assistance Program, work/life balance culture **Time for You** – Generous Paid Time Off, starting at 120 hours annually, plus 12 Paid Holidays per year Position Requirements See above Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time About the Organization Astronics Corporation (Nasdaq: ATRO) serves the world's aerospace, defense, and other mission critical industries with proven, innovative technology solutions. Astronics works side-by-side with customers, integrating its array of power, connectivity, lighting, structures, interiors, and test technologies to solve complex challenges. For 50 years, Astronics has delivered creative, customer-focused solutions with exceptional responsiveness. Today, global airframe manufacturers, airlines, military branches, completion centers, and Fortune 500 companies rely on the collaborative spirit and innovation of Astronics. We offer our breadth of technology solutions and services through 11 subsidiary business units and numerous award-winning product brands. Serving our customers is our first priority, and every day we honor this mission with quality, partnership, and energetic global vision. EOE Statement Astronics is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status. This position is currently accepting applications.