Quality Inspector

MPG delivers radio frequency (RF) spectrum-centric solutions at the speed of technology. We enable mission-critical communications and space-based missions with ruggedized RF components, subsystems, and turn-key solutions. Civilian government, military, and commercial customers rely on MPG's deep engineering expertise and scalable manufacturing capability to deliver what they need, when they need it. MPG operates engineering and manufacturing facilities in Austin, TX; Columbia, MD; Ventura, CA; West Chester, OH; Salisbury, MD; Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic; and York, United Kingdom.

About the role

As a Quality Inspector at Microwave Products Group – Pole/Zero Corporation in West Chester, OH, you will be responsible for completing in-process and final inspection of electronic and electro-mechanical assemblies. We prioritize innovation and creativity, career advancement opportunities, a collaborative culture, work-life balance, and competitive compensation and benefits.

Responsibilities

• Inspect electronic assemblies to ensure compliance with engineering documents, work instructions, customer specifications, and industry standards.
• Verify conformance and write nonconformance reports when discrepancies are found.
• Verify rework/repair has been completed in accordance with specified requirements.
• Report inspections and move product in the proper system.
• Stamp/sign off on inspection steps upon completion, approving and releasing the product for shipment.
• Interface with production and engineering on production and product problems.
• Assist production by providing explanations and/or instructions on quality issues and production issues.
• Work closely with quality engineering and manufacturing engineering to improve the process and design for manufacturability.
• Spot audit in the production area to ensure that the proper instructions are being followed and provide feedback to management to improve the process/system.
• Work closely with engineering on engineering builds and prototypes to point out potential production, quality, and reliability problems.
• Assist management with implementing process controls, improvement activities, writing work instructions, and inspection instructions.

Requirements

• Basic understanding of IPC-A-610.
• Proficient ability to utilize a PC and the Microsoft Office Suite software package.
• Ability to read prints.
• Good manual dexterity.
• Able to manage time and priorities effectively.
• Good problem-solving skills.
• Ability to demonstrate effective written and spoken communications skills.
• ISO9001 and AS9100 training, preferred.
• Must be able to use basic hand tools/gauges.
• Must be able to use a microscope.

Benefits

• Annual incentive plan (bonus).
• Paid vacation and sick time.
• Up to 10 paid holidays per year.
• 4 hours voluntary time off to volunteer for your favorite charity.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance, subject to applicable premium deductions.
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance – 100% company paid.
• Other ancillary insurance options available.
• 401(k) retirement account with matching MPG contributions & profit sharing (if applicable).
• Profit Sharing Plan - potential up to 3% of base salary.
• Educational Reimbursement up to $5,250 per year.
• Gym membership reimbursement up to $120 per year.
• Wellness programs.
• Health savings account, health care, and dependent care flexible spending accounts.
• Company paid short-term disability and long-term disability.
• Company paid employee basic life and AD&D insurance.
• Supplemental employee and dependent life insurance.
• Optional accident, hospital indemnity, and critical illness insurance.
• Adoption, surrogacy, and fertility benefits and assistance.
• Commuter benefits.
• Parental, military, jury duty, and bereavement leaves of absence.
• Paid time off, including up to 10 paid holidays per calendar year (based on schedule worked), paid vacation days beginning at 80 hours annually, 40 paid sick leave hours annually or as provided under state and local paid sick leave laws.
• Business travel services.
• Employee discounts.
• Employee assistance program that includes company paid counseling sessions and legal services.

Pay

This position is paid on an hourly basis and is eligible to earn a discretionary bonus based on performance metrics and other criteria outlined in our applicable bonus plan. We consider several job-related, non-discriminatory factors when determining the pay rate for a position, including the position’s responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, education/training, the position’s location, and the key skills needed for the position.

Schedule

This is an onsite position located in West Chester, OH (or nearby Cincinnati or Hamilton, OH).