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Job Description Position is open to Veterans, transitioning military, members of the Nation Guard and MilSpouses. To apply, click Submit and follow instructions.

Overview The Inspector, as part of CAES’s Quality Assurance Group in San Jose, CA, is responsible for incoming mechanical and piece‑part inspection for MIL-STD-38534 microwave hybrid circuits. The position requires working closely with Production, Engineering, and Purchasing, focusing on incoming inspection. The role partners with fellow inspectors and their direct supervisor. Previous machining experience is a plus. The inspection team prevents defective materials and parts from being used in manufacturing.

Responsibilities

Follow inspection plan documents to verify acceptance or rejection of parts and materials

Interpret documents and drawings per ASME Y14.5 for inspection requirements

Use mechanical inspection tools to measure machined & plated parts with complex geometries and fine tolerances

Perform first‑article inspection on machined & plated parts in accordance with AS9102 industry requirements

Evaluate test or analysis data against specifications to determine acceptance

Interpret workmanship standards and identify visual defects and anomalies

Perform various types of data entry as part of product acceptance completion or job tracking

Maintain accurate & detailed inspection records

Communicate effectively with supervision and internal customers in person, on the phone, and through email

Proactively address and resolve issues

Qualifications

High school Diploma/GED (minimum)

1+ year experience with low & high power microscope inspection, basic dimensional inspection tools (drop gages, plug & block gages, calipers, vernier micrometers)

1+ year experience reading and interpreting documents and drawings

Experience with MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook)

US Person under US export laws (or eligible for approval under a U.S. Government export license)

Strong written and verbal communication skills (preferred)

Detail‑oriented mindset (preferred)

Proficient with MS Office Suite (preferred)

1+ year experience performing and reporting first‑article inspections per AS9102 (preferred)

Ability to obtain & maintain a US DoD Security Clearance (preferred)

Work OT as needed (preferred)

Familiar with ERP systems such as SAP (preferred)

Machine Tool Technology (MTT) or Geometric Design & Tolerancing (GD&T) formal training or certification (desired)

Experience utilizing Net‑Inspect first article software (desired)

CMM programming experience using CMM‑Manager software (desired)

Experience inspecting part types including machined chassis and housings for electronic or microwave assemblies in aerospace applications (desired)

Minimum Education Required Bachelor’s degree

Job Category Aerospace/Aviation/Defense

Location San Jose, California

Salary Range $22.00 – $25.00 per hour (Level I)

Auto Req ID 461323BR

Affiliate Sponsor: Cobham Defense

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