QA Inspector I

Overview:

Empower RF Systems, Inc. is a leading provider of high-power ultra-broadband radio frequency (RF) amplifier solutions.   Headquartered in Inglewood, California and founded in 1999, the company designs and manufactures solid state RF amplifier systems/modules for commercial and military customers worldwide. 

Position Summary:

Reporting to the Director of Quality, the Quality Assurance Inspector  is responsible for the inspection and disposition of incoming components/raw materials, in-process inspection and finished product inspection. 

Essential Functions: 

• Performs incoming inspection and disposition of all purchased sheet metal, mechanical, electromechanical, amplifier modules, and systems to established engineering drawing requirements.  
• Performs in-process and final inspection of amplifier modules and rack mounted amplifier systems. 
• Identifies optimum inspection tools/gauging, and inspection methods for sheet metal, mechanical, electromechanical, and electronics components and assemblies. 
• Monitors and manages the nonconforming material and MRB board review process for purchased parts, assemblies, internal line rejects and other nonconforming materials. 
• Identifies discrepant parts and assemblies and drives corrective action with sub tier suppliers. May create supplier scorecards, manage sub tier supplier metrics, and support future dock-to-stock programs as defined by the QA Director.  
• Prepares and disseminates supplier quality information and provides reports regarding the inspection and test status of products, nonconforming material reject trends and other reporting as needed. 
• Manages external contract calibration service including monitoring calibration recall schedules for all inspection and test equipment.  Ensures compliance to ISO 9001 requirements.   
• Performs QA buyoff acceptance on reworked products and assemblies to ensure compliance to customer requirements.
• Performs first article inspections, measurement analysis, in-process inspection, pre-cap visual internal inspection of amplifier PCBA modules to J-Std-001 and IPC-A-610 level 3 inspection requirements.
• Reviews MSDS and shelf-life information for purchased shelf-life control items and manages shelf-life control procedures. 
• Maintains material certifications from Receiving Inspection. 

Key Qualifications: 

• Minimum of 5 years Quality Control experience, preferably in a mil-spec aerospace environment.
• Must understand Quality Management Systems (ISO 9001) and advanced shop math.
• Requires thorough understanding of QA inspection methods, including good analysis skills and technical knowledge.
• Must have working familiarity with AQL sample inspection techniques, Zero acceptance lot sampling. 
• J-STD-001 or IPC-A-610 certified trainer/technician or ASQ Certified Quality inspector technician status is a big plus.
• Must have knowledge of GD&T, blueprint, and specification interpretation.
• Proficiency in the use of inspection hand gauges including micrometers, dial indicators, vernier calipers, height gauges, internal & external thread gauges, ID/OD micrometers, bore gauges, etc.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access is needed.
• Must be detail-oriented with excellent interpersonal communication skills.

 Pay Range:   $24 to $27 per hour.