Overview:

Empower RF Systems, Inc. is a leading provider of high-power ultra-broadband radio frequency (RF) amplifier solutions. Headquartered in Inglewood, California and founded in 1999, the company designs and manufactures solid state RF amplifier systems/modules for commercial and military customers worldwide.

Position Summary:

Reporting to the Director of Quality, the Quality Assurance Inspector is responsible for the inspection and disposition of incoming components/raw materials, in-process inspection and finished product inspection.

Essential Functions:

Performs incoming inspection and disposition of all purchased sheet metal, mechanical, electromechanical, amplifier modules, and systems to established engineering drawing requirements.

Performs in-process and final inspection of amplifier modules and rack mounted amplifier systems.

Identifies optimum inspection tools/gauging, and inspection methods for sheet metal, mechanical, electromechanical, and electronics components and assemblies.

Monitors and manages the nonconforming material and MRB board review process for purchased parts, assemblies, internal line rejects and other nonconforming materials.

Identifies discrepant parts and assemblies and drives corrective action with sub tier suppliers. May create supplier scorecards, manage sub tier supplier metrics, and support future dock-to-stock programs as defined by the QA Director.

Prepares and disseminates supplier quality information and provides reports regarding the inspection and test status of products, nonconforming material reject trends and other reporting as needed.

Manages external contract calibration service including monitoring calibration recall schedules for all inspection and test equipment. Ensures compliance to ISO 9001 requirements.

Performs QA buyoff acceptance on reworked products and assemblies to ensure compliance to customer requirements.

Performs first article inspections, measurement analysis, in-process inspection, pre-cap visual internal inspection of amplifier PCBA modules to J-Std-001 and IPC-A-610 level 3 inspection requirements.

Reviews MSDS and shelf-life information for purchased shelf-life control items and manages shelf-life control procedures.

Maintains material certifications from Receiving Inspection.

Key Qualifications:

Minimum of 5 years Quality Control experience, preferably in a mil-spec aerospace environment.

Must understand Quality Management Systems (ISO 9001) and advanced shop math.

Requires thorough understanding of QA inspection methods, including good analysis skills and technical knowledge.

Must have working familiarity with AQL sample inspection techniques, Zero acceptance lot sampling.

J-STD-001 or IPC-A-610 certified trainer/technician or ASQ Certified Quality inspector technician status is a big plus.

Must have knowledge of GD&T, blueprint, and specification interpretation.

Proficiency in the use of inspection hand gauges including micrometers, dial indicators, vernier calipers, height gauges, internal & external thread gauges, ID/OD micrometers, bore gauges, etc.

Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access is needed.

Must be detail-oriented with excellent interpersonal communication skills.

Pay Range: $24 to $27 per hour.

Summary:

If you are an experienced QA Inspector with a background in mechanical inspection in an electronic manufacturing facility, Empower RF Systems is the company that will further your experience and career growth. We offer a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits and growth potential. To learn more about Empower RF Systems, please visit our website at www.empowerrf.com.

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