QUALITY INSPECTOR III

Description

The Quality Inspector III performs advanced inspection, measurement, and documentation activities to ensure Diamond’s precision RF, microwave, and electromechanical products meet strict quality, reliability, and regulatory requirements. This role handles complex inspection tasks, supports first article inspections, leads in-process and final inspections, and contributes to root-cause analysis and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform advanced dimensional inspections using precision measurement tools and inspection equipment.
• Interpret and verify GD&T callouts and tight-tolerance machining requirements.
• Execute first article inspections (FAI) and verify comprehensive AS9102 documentation.
• Conduct in-process and final inspections for mechanical, electromechanical, and RF assemblies. Verify documented test results and associated quality records.
• Document clear and concise nonconformances, inspection results, and traceability records within quality systems.
• Collaborate with engineering, machining, and production to address defects and support investigations.
• Assist with calibration, quality audits, and process improvement initiatives.
• Train and guide junior inspectors in Diamond inspection methods and tools.
• Experience inspecting precision machined components, RF assemblies, slip rings, rotary joints, and electromechanical systems.
• Ability to interpret and verify GD&T, tight tolerances, and complex mechanical drawings used in Diamond’s products.
• Familiarity with AS9100/ISO 9001 quality processes, inspection documentation, and controlled records.
• Understanding of ITAR/CUI requirements and strict adherence to secure handling of controlled manufacturing data.
• Experience with precision measurement instruments (calipers, micrometers, height gauges, vision systems, CMMs, etc.).
• Ability to perform first article inspections (FAI), in-process inspections, and final acceptance inspections.
• Comfortable working with engineering, machining, and production teams to identify defects and support root-cause analysis.
• Accurate and disciplined documentation skills when handling Qualityrecords, including: NCRs, inspection reports, traceability logs, ERP/MRP entries, test records, etc.
• Awareness of RF/microwave assembly sensitivities, plating/coating inspection needs, and rotating system fit-checks.
• Ability to recommend process or documentation improvements to reduce defects and enhance manufacturability.

Diamond Antenna & Microwave is an Equal Opportunity-Affirmative Action Employer - Minority / Female / Disability / Veteran / Gender Identity / Sexual Orientation / Age

Requirements

3–7 years of inspection experience in precision manufacturing or electromechanical assembly.

Thorough understanding of GD&T, blueprint reading, and mechanical tolerancing.

Proficiency using and operating precision measurement tools, including: calipers, micrometers, height gauges, vision systems, CMMs, etc.

Experience documenting NCRs, inspection reports, and AS9102 FAIs.

Ability to work independently and collaborate with cross-functional teams.