Quality Assurance Inspector

Job Title: Quality Assurance Inspector

Job Description

The Quality Assurance Inspector performs routine and detailed inspection activities to ensure products meet defined quality standards at various stages of production. This role focuses on visual and dimensional inspection of sub-assemblies and higher-level assemblies, often within an electronics or electro-mechanical manufacturing environment. The inspector uses inspection tools, follows documented procedures, and accurately records quality data to support a robust quality management process.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and repetitive inspection procedures to verify quality levels at various stages of the production process.
• Visually inspect sub-assemblies and higher-level assemblies using magnifiers and other inspection tools, applying appropriate lot sampling methods or 100% inspection as required.
• Inspect electronic, circuit board, PCBA, and electro-mechanical assemblies when applicable, ensuring they meet specified requirements.
• Interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, diagrams, and schematics to understand product requirements, tolerances, and inspection criteria.
• Use measurement tools such as micrometers, calipers, and gauges to perform precise dimensional checks on components and assemblies.
• Conduct quality checks and basic computer-based tests within the quality system to verify product conformity.
• Document inspection results accurately and completely, maintaining quality records and documentation in accordance with established procedures.
• Identify nonconformances, defects, or trends and promptly communicate issues to management or appropriate team members.
• Follow established quality control and quality assurance procedures, ensuring compliance with internal standards and applicable regulations.
• Support audits and documentation reviews, especially in environments aligned with medical device or similarly regulated products.
• Work closely with production and engineering teams to clarify requirements and resolve quality-related issues.
• Maintain a clean and organized inspection area and handle products and equipment in accordance with ESD and safety requirements.

Essential Skills

• Experience performing quality inspection or quality control in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to visually inspect sub-assemblies and completed products using magnifiers and other inspection tools.
• Familiarity with electronics, circuit board manufacturing, PCBA, or electro-mechanical manufacturing environments.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, diagrams, and schematics, including reading drawing notes and understanding measurement requirements.
• Proficiency using measurement tools such as micrometers, calipers, and gauges for dimensional inspection.
• Experience with quality documentation, including recording inspection results and maintaining accurate quality records.
• Comfort with heavy computer usage to inspect assemblies, perform basic computer testing, and complete quality checks within a quality system.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in identifying defects and nonconformances.
• Ability to communicate clearly and speak up to management when issues or quality concerns arise.
• Familiarity with documentation and audits, particularly in a regulated environment such as medical device manufacturing (preferred).

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Electronics, circuit board manufacturing, PCBA, or electro-mechanical assembly is highly desirable.
• Experience working with inspection tools such as magnifiers and ESD-safe equipment.
• Exposure to medical device manufacturing or other regulated industries is preferred.
• Ability to read and understand quality check procedures and inspection work instructions.
• Comfort working with mechanical assemblies and performing hands-on inspection tasks.
• Strong organizational skills to manage multiple inspections and documentation requirements.
• Willingness to learn, receive extensive training, and grow into higher-level roles within the organization.

Why Work Here?

The company offers a supportive environment where employees can grow their skills, advance through multiple levels, and build a long-term career. Team members receive extensive training to ensure they feel confident and successful in their roles. The organization values employee appreciation, regularly hosting events such as BBQs and providing an inviting break room with convenient snack options. The culture emphasizes respect, recognition, and opportunities for progression, making it an attractive place for individuals who enjoy hands-on work and want to continually develop their expertise.

Work Environment

The work environment is clean, well-lit, and temperature-controlled, providing a comfortable and consistent setting throughout the year. Work takes place at a line or station equipped with a computer for inspections, testing, and documentation. Employees use standard quality inspection tools and follow ESD precautions, including wearing ESD straps and an ESD smock. Safety glasses are required in designated areas as needed. The setting supports focused, detail-oriented work while maintaining high standards of safety and cleanliness.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Buffalo Grove, IL.

The pay range for this position is $17.00 - $20.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in Buffalo Grove,IL.

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 10, 2026.

About Aerotek

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.