Quality Control Inspector

Description: Northwest UAV builds small, specialized engines for specific unmanned systems applications. The Quality Control Inspector will ensure that all required inspections are completed in a timely manner, to the standards set in place by the company, and that all quality issues are brought to the attention of the department supervisor. This role will assist in the successful operation of the quality department, assessing conformance to item-specific acceptance criteria established in the quality system, and adhering to the requirements of the company’s AS9100-certified quality management system (QMS).

Key Responsibilities:

• Be proficient using calibrated hand inspection tools.
• Interpret engineering drawings to determine inspection requirements.
• Inspect product according to established Inspection Specifications in the quality system.
• Enter inspection results into the quality system.
• Create nonconformance records.
• Identify and segregate nonconforming product.
• File and scan required documentation on the internal file server.
• Resolve moderately complex questions or problems within the department.
• Communicate effectively with employees and management.
• Ensure all work is performed in a safe, professional, and timely manner.
• Strictly adhere to the requirements of the AS9100 quality management documentation.
• Be available to travel for training purposes as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Quality Manager.

Skills, Experience, and Aptitude:

• Two years of full-time quality inspection experience is required, 5-7 years of experience is preferred.
• Experience working in an AS9100-certified (or ISO-9001) QMS is preferred.
• Experience testing, evaluating, and inspecting products in a manufacturing environment to ensure accuracy.
• Proficient in the ability to understand and utilize all written materials available in reference to the project at hand.

Essential Functions of the Job:

• Safely lift and carry heavy objects with the help of another person if necessary.
• Ability to work well independently.
• Must be able to remain in a stationary position throughout the day alternating sitting and standing as necessary.
• Must be able to visually compare product to visual standards to assess conformance.
• Perform repetitive movement such as pushing, pulling, bending, some twisting and stooping.
• Perform fine hand manipulation including handling small and large objects.
• Ability to communicate clearly and be positive, polite, and cooperative with co-workers, managers, customers and vendors.

• Date Posted: 2026-05-26
• Post Expires: 2026-06-26

YOU MUST BE ABLE TO PERFORM THE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE JOB WITH OR WITHOUT REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION.

If you feel you are qualified for this position, please reply with your Employment Application AND resume to nwuavjobs@nwuav.com. No office visits please. Make sure to add the position title in the subject line so that your resume is properly sorted.

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Benefits: NWUAV provides top-tier employee compensation benefits to all qualified employees, as well as a relaxed, team-oriented work environment, including: Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, Sick Leave, Cafeteria Plan and 401K.

Due to Federal ITAR requirements Northwest UAV (NWUAV) is only able to hire U.S. persons within the meaning of ITAR. ITAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), Political Asylum, or Refugee. Northwest UAV is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to status as a protected veteran or a qualified individual with a disability, or other protected status such as race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or age.

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