Quality Inspector, Senior
Arete

At Areté, we are on the forefront of utilizing innovative solutions, with great minds from all backgrounds, to help solve the nation's most complex security challenges. We strive for an inclusive, collaborative team environment that approaches differences as opportunities for innovation and excellence. As an employee-owned company, we foster an atmosphere that propels diverse career opportunities and professional growth. <br><br><strong>Discover your future with us. </strong><br><br>The successful Quality Inspector will be responsible for the inspection of incoming material across multiple programs and will interact often with the Production team, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering and Quality Engineers. Specifically, the candidate will be responsible for completing quality inspections on materials and assemblies coming from internal & external sources, thoroughly documenting non-conformances within the non-conformance database and actively participating in Material Review Board (MRB) meetings. The candidate will also be responsible to assist in reporting quality metrics with Quality Engineers to assist with tracking nonconformance trends, tracking the effectiveness of continuous improvement efforts, and ensuring compliance to the Quality Management System (QMS). This position is based in our<strong> Longmont, CO</strong> office. This is an non-exempt, non-supervisory, full-time position. <br><br><strong>Primary responsibilities: </strong><br><ul><li>Responsible for the inspection of incoming material across multiple programs </li><li>Interacting required with the Production team, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering and Quality Engineers regarding non-conformance details. </li><li>Responsible for completing quality inspections on materials and assemblies coming from internal & external sources. </li><li>Documenting non-conformances within the non-conformance database and actively participating in Material Review Board (MRB) meetings. </li><li>Assist in gathering quality metrics along with Quality Engineer to assist with tracking of nonconformance trends and tracking the effectiveness of continuous improvement efforts. </li><li>Ensure compliance to the Quality Management System (QMS) during inspections & audits. </li></ul><strong>Please note the following: Under the Resume section you MUST select "Enter professional details" and under "Make your application stronger" please upload your resume. </strong><br><br>We have an impressive range of benefits, programs, and perks that we offer: <br><br><strong>Generous PTO and Leave Times</strong><br><ul><li>Flextime Scheduling</li><li>Bereavement</li><li>Paid Time Off (PTO)</li><li>Paid Parental Leave</li></ul><strong>Financial Benefits</strong><br><ul><li>401K Retirement Plan Contribution</li><li>Employee Stock Ownership Plan</li><li>Continuing Education Funds</li></ul><strong>Health, Medical, and Wellness Benefits</strong><br><ul><li>Medical Insurance</li><li>Dental & Vision Insurance</li><li>Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability (LTD)</li><li>Vision Reimbursement</li></ul><strong>Qualities We Look For</strong><br><ul><li>Creativity</li><li>Integrity</li><li>Passion</li><li>Responsiveness</li><li>Collaboration</li></ul><strong>Experiences and Background We Look For</strong><br><ul><li>Associate degree (or experience equivalent) with 1 to 3 years of Quality Control or Quality Assurance related experience. </li><li>Experience / training with IPC and J-STD soldering standards required. </li><li>Ability to understand and translate complex mechanical drawings, specifications, and procedures. </li><li>Ability to review & audit material & assembly documentation for accuracy. </li><li>Fluent knowledge of Microsoft Office software. </li><li>Must be able to communicate clearly both written and verbally. </li><li>Effective ability to organize and prioritize assigned tasks. </li><li>Ability to work both in a team environment and independently. </li><li>Strong knowledge of inspection equipment and qualification test and measurement techniques on </li><li>Raw materials and assemblies </li><li>Must be a U.S. Citizen </li></ul><strong>Nice to have</strong><br><ul><li>Knowledge of Quality Management Systems (QMS) and concepts </li><li>Experience working in an ISO9000 or AS9100 production facility </li><li>Experience with creation of AS9102 FAIR documents </li><li>Experience with inspection of optical or laser parts </li><li>Experience with Cost Point and or TIPQA MRP software systems </li></ul>The salary range for this role is $55,000/yr. to $72,000/yr.; however, Arete considers several factors when extending an offer of employment, including but not limited to: the position and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, education/training, and key skills<strong>.</strong> <br><br><strong>Other Requirements </strong><br><br>U.S. citizenship is required to meet position eligibility.<br><br>Selected applicants will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.<br><br>Successful passage of a criminal background screen is required to meet position eligibility. Areté will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring.<br><br>Successful passage of a Department of Transportation (DOT) drug test is required to meet position eligibility.<br><br><strong>Other Considerations</strong><br><br>As the health and safety of employees continues to be a priority, Areté encourages employees to remain current on their COVID-19 vaccinations. Employees may be required, in the future, to be vaccinated or have an approved disability/medical or religious accommodation, pursuant to future court decisions and/or government action on the currently stayed federal contractor vaccine mandate under Executive Order 14042.<br><br>Areté is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex including sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.<br><br>If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you have the right to request an accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our website because of your disability. To request an accommodation, please contact Areté Human Resources at 818-885-2200 for assistance.PandoLogic. Keywords: Quality Controller, Location: Lyons, CO - 80540