Inspector C

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Job Title: Inspector C Job Code: 43089 Job Location: Malabar, FL Job Schedule: 4/10: Employees work 10 hour days, 4 days a week Job Description: This Inspector 1st-shift position supports a 4/10 schedule and leads initial, in-process, and final inspections of panel, module, and chassis-level assemblies for mission-critical aerospace and defense programs, including TR-3 and F-35 hardware. The role requires advanced expertise in evaluating assemblies against engineering drawings, specifications, workmanship standards, contractual quality requirements, and AS9100 standards; validating product configuration and documentation accuracy; and making informed acceptance or rejection decisions on hardware. Serving as a key partner to Quality Engineers, Manufacturing, and Product Line Managers, the senior inspector helps resolve complex nonconformances, uphold product integrity, drive compliance, and support the on-time delivery of high-reliability aerospace systems. Essential Functions: Inspect electrical and mechanical hardware to verify it meets acceptance criteria using drawings, procedures, geometric dimensioning and tolerancing, and precision measuring tools. Perform detailed visual and dimensional inspections, including microscope use, measurement collection, and configuration verification. Document nonconformances, photograph discrepancies, and independently support complex product disposition decisions. Work directly with engineers, product line managers, quality engineers, and customer or government representatives to resolve issues and manage workflow. Review and approve inspection procedures, perform surveillance audits, and identify quality trends or lead root cause analysis efforts. Mentor and train junior inspectors while supporting document control and compliance requirements. Ability to obtain US Government clearance Qualifications: Requires a High School Diploma or equivalent and a minimum of 6 years of prior relevant experience or 2 years post-Secondary/Associates Degree with a minimum of 2 years of prior related experience. Preferred Additional Skills: Experience interpreting 2-D drawings and knowledge of Geometric Dimension and Tolerancing Experience in mechanical inspections utilizing inspection tools (calipers, micrometers, surface plate, electronic and mechanical height gages, pin gages, comparator) One-year certificate in a quality related field from college or technical school desired. ANSI/J-STD-001, IPC-A-610, and IPC-620 latest revisions and ESD Electrostatic Discharge preferred. #LI-KT1