Senior Quality Inspector

Job Title: Senior Quality Inspector

Location: Manassas, VA

Employment Type: Contract

Industry: Semiconductor

Compensation: $38.04/hour

About the Opportunity:

Join a mission-driven quality organization supporting advanced technologies used in critical defense and national security applications. As a Senior Quality Inspector, you'll play a vital role in ensuring electronic and mechanical components, assemblies, and systems meet stringent quality and compliance standards before reaching customers.

In this role, you'll leverage your inspection expertise, electrical knowledge, and quality methodologies to identify defects, validate corrective actions, and support continuous improvement initiatives across manufacturing operations.

Why You'll Love Working Here:

• Work on advanced technologies supporting critical defense and national security missions
• Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, and quality teams in a highly technical environment
• Gain exposure to sophisticated inspection methodologies and automated test equipment
• Opportunity for continuous learning and professional growth
• Contribute directly to product quality and reliability for mission-critical systems

Why This Opportunity is Exciting:

This role provides the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on products where quality and reliability are essential. You'll work with complex electronic and mechanical assemblies, helping ensure performance standards are met while supporting continuous improvement across manufacturing operations.

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?

TODAY

What You'll Do:

• Inspect parts, materials, assemblies, and equipment for compliance with engineering and quality requirements
• Perform real-time defect evaluation and disposition activities
• Operate and monitor automated electronic and mechanical test equipment
• Prepare and maintain quality assurance documentation and inspection records
• Verify corrective action implementation and support rework validation activities
• Interface with engineering, manufacturing, quality teams, and suppliers to resolve quality-related issues
• statistical process control techniques and quality methodologies to support process improvements
• Support investigations into product non-conformances and manufacturing issues

Job Requirements

What You'll Bring:

• 6+ years of experience in quality inspection, electronics manufacturing, mechanical inspection, aerospace, defense, or related industries
• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• 6+ years of experience interpreting engineering drawings, specifications, workmanship standards, and inspection criteria
• 3+ years of experience using electronic or mechanical test and measurement equipment
• 3+ years of experience working with ESD controls, quality systems, and inspection processes

What Sets You Apart:

• Working knowledge of GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing) and statistical process control techniques
• Ability to set up and perform basic electronic or mechanical test configurations
• J-STD-001, J-STD-002, IPC-610, MIL-STD-883, MIL-STD-750, or X-Ray inspection certifications
• Strong electrical theory knowledge and defect analysis experience
• Experience supporting corrective action and quality improvement initiatives
• Strong attention to detail and ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills
• Commitment to continuous improvement and professional development
• Interest in leveraging technology and AI-enabled tools to improve quality processes

Additional Information:

• Upon offer of employment, the individual will be subject to a background check and a drug screen
• Occasional overtime may be required based on production schedules and business needs
• In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.
• Active Secret Clearance

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Aleron companies (Acara Solutions, Aleron Shared Resources, Broadleaf Results, Lume Strategies, TalentRise, Viaduct) are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Race/Color/Gender/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Veteran.

Applicants for this position must be legally authorized to work in the United States. This position does not meet the employment requirements for individuals with F-1 OPT STEM work authorization status.