Senior Receiving Inspector

The role

A Senior Receiving Inspector will ensure incoming, in-process, and finished components meet mechanical, electrical, and PCBA specifications. The role involves managing the Material Review Board process, performing daily inspections, and providing technical guidance to less-experienced inspectors.

What you will do

• Perform daily inspection of incoming parts, in-process production, and final release of finished goods.
• Inspect mechanical, electrical, and PCBA components against engineering specifications and drawings.
• Interpret drawing callouts and datum structures to create inspection plans.
• Apply statistical sampling plans to select sample sizes and acceptance criteria.
• Select and use metrology gauges and operate automated measurement systems.
• Support the calibration schedule and manage out-of-tolerance equipment.
• Control nonconforming material through identification, tagging, and segregation.
• Perform containment actions for affected material.
• Write nonconformance records (NCR) for Material Review Board review.
• Execute inspection actions assigned by the MRB.

Required qualifications

• High School Diploma (or equivalent) with 6 or more years of related experience in a regulated manufacturing environment.
• Proven experience in PCBA inspection to IPC-A-610 requirements.
• Experience with aerospace inspection processes and standards.
• Demonstrated experience with the control of nonconforming product and the Material Review Board process.
• Experience with a Quality Management System (QMS) or ERP nonconformance module.
• Demonstrated experience to allocate work to, to train, and to give technical guidance to less-experienced inspectors.
• Ability to read and interpret complex technical drawings and datum structures per ASME Y14.5.
• Expert-level proficiency with layout tools including surface plates, height gages, indicators, calipers, micrometers, gage blocks, and thread gages.
• Solid proficiency with standard office software for data analysis and document creation.
• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds (18 kg).
• Ability to stand for extended periods during inspection cycles.
• Strict adherence to all company safety requirements and PPE protocols.

Nice to have

• Communicates effectively at all organizational levels.
• Working knowledge of root cause analysis and problem solving methods (5-Why, Ishikawa, or 8D).
• Experience with first article inspection (AS9102) and source inspection at supplier sites.
• Certification as an ASQ Certified Quality Inspector (CQI), Certified Quality Technician (CQT), or equivalent.
• A quality-first mindset with a proven record of precision.
• A self-starter who is willing to learn, to grow, and to support other QA functions.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans
• Matching 401(k)
• Unlimited PTO
• Paid holidays
• Parental/adoption leave
• Legal insurance
• Home technology stipend

Before you apply

• Position requires access to technology subject to U.S. export control and government contract restrictions.
• Employment is contingent on verifying U.S. Person status or obtaining necessary licenses.

About the company

IonQ, Inc. is the world’s leading quantum platform and merchant supplier, delivering integrated quantum solutions across computing, networking, sensing, and security.