Quality Inspector

Job Title: Quality Inspector 

Location: San Leandro, CA

Employment Type: Temp to Hire

Industry: Defense Manufacturing

Compensation: $30-$35/hr DOE

Schedule: 9/80 schedule with every other Friday off 

About the Opportunity:

This is an opportunity for an experienced Quality/Inspection professional to support the inspection and testing of purchased components, raw materials, equipment, assemblies, and finished products. This position works with limited supervision and requires the ability to interpret manufacturing drawings, diagrams, specifications, and inspection requirements to determine product acceptance. 

Why You'll Love Working Here:

*Supportive, team-driven culture that values collaboration, transparency, and accountability

*Opportunity to grow your career with a global workforce solutions leader serving multiple industries

*People-first environment that encourages employees to bring their authentic selves to work

*Strong focus on partnership, innovation, and delivering meaningful results for clients and candidates

Why This Opportunity is Exciting:

This role offers the chance to join a company that prioritizes both people and performance-where your contributions directly impact client success while giving you room to grow and develop professionally.

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?

What You'll Do:

• Perform inspections, tests, and audits of purchased parts, materials, equipment, and assemblies.
• Inspect panel- and module-level assemblies throughout in-process and final production.
• Interpret manufacturing drawings, diagrams, specifications, and parts lists to determine product acceptance.
• Approve or reject components, assemblies, test setups, and finished products based on established requirements.
• Perform incoming inspection and sampling of raw materials and purchased components.
• Conduct testing and inspections to verify products meet company, customer, and quality standards.
• Identify defective or malfunctioning components and assemblies.
• Perform minor rework or corrective actions on defective units when required.
• Maintain accurate inspection records, reports, and supporting documentation.
• Review and report inspection and performance data.
• Assist in developing or determining appropriate inspection methods and procedures.
• Identify and resolve straightforward quality issues within established processes.
• Communicate with internal departments regarding inspection findings, requirements, and quality concerns.

Job Requirements

What You'll Bring:

• High School Diploma or GED 
• Minimum 4 years experience of quality inspection in a manufacturing environment 

What Sets You Apart:

• Experience working in aerospace, defense, electronics, semiconductor, or other highly regulated manufacturing
• Strong ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, schematics, and specifications
• Experience with mechanical and/or electrical inspection
• Familiarity with precision measuring tools such as calipers, micrometers, gauges, and other inspection equipment

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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.