Incoming Quality Inspector - Mechanical and Machined Parts (R6590)

The role

This job is an incoming quality inspector for mechanical and machined parts. The inspector checks supplier parts and components against engineering drawings, records results, and handles nonconforming material.

What you will do

• Inspect incoming machined parts and mechanical components against engineering drawings and specifications.
• Verify dimensions, tolerances, surface finishes, and visual workmanship.
• Use inspection equipment such as calipers, micrometers, height gauges, pin gauges, and thread gauges.
• Review supplier inspection reports, certificates of conformance, and material or finish certifications.
• Record inspection results and maintain part identification and traceability.
• Identify, document, and segregate nonconforming material.
• Coordinate with Supply Chain and Supplier Quality Engineer to resolve discrepancies.
• Follow inspection procedures and verify measurement equipment is within calibration.

Required qualifications

• Two or more years of mechanical inspection or related manufacturing experience.
• Ability to read engineering drawings and interpret dimensional tolerances.
• Working knowledge of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T).
• Experience using precision measurement tools to inspect machined parts.
• Strong attention to detail, documentation, and communication skills.

Nice to have

• Experience in aerospace, defense, or precision machining.
• Familiarity with coordinate measuring machines (CMMs) or optical inspection equipment.
• Experience reviewing first article inspection reports.
• Familiarity with AS9100 quality systems and AS9102 first article requirements.

Benefits

• Bonus
• Benefits
• Equity

Before you apply

• All offers are contingent on a cleared background check and possible reference check.
• Military fellows and part-time employees are not eligible for benefits.

About the company

Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company that builds intelligent systems to protect service members and civilians. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software, V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft, and Aechelon simulation technologies.