Quality Assurance Inspector - Aerospace and Electronics Manufacturing

A growing high-tech aerospace and electronics manufacturer located in Eden Prairie is seeking an experienced Quality Assurance Inspector to support the inspection and verification of mission-critical electronic and electro-mechanical assemblies used in advanced aerospace and space applications.

This is a hands-on quality role working closely with manufacturing, engineering, and quality teams in a highly regulated aerospace environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform receiving, in-process, and final inspections on electronic assemblies, cable assemblies, and related hardware
• Verify products meet customer drawings, specifications, workmanship standards, and internal procedures
• Conduct AS9102 First Article Inspections (FAIs)
• Support corrective actions and nonconformance investigations
• Perform floor audits and assist with internal quality audits
• Support calibration control and receiving inspection activities as needed
• Read and interpret engineering drawings, schematics, BOMs, and manufacturing documentation
• Use precision measuring and inspection equipment to verify compliance
• Work closely with production personnel to identify and resolve quality issues
• Maintain accurate inspection and quality documentation

Required Qualifications

• Experience in aerospace, defense, or electronics manufacturing quality inspection
• Hands-on experience with:
• • NASA STD 8739.1
  • NASA STD 8739.4
  • IPC/WHMA-A-620
  • IPC-A-610
  • J-STD-001
• Experience performing inspections on:
• • PCB assemblies
  • Cable/wire harness assemblies
  • Electronic assemblies
• Experience conducting AS9102 First Article Inspections
• Knowledge of AS9100 or aerospace Quality Management Systems
• Ability to read engineering drawings and schematics
• Strong attention to detail and documentation accuracy
• Strong communication skills and ability to work cross-functionally
• U.S. Citizenship required