Quality Inspector I
Acutronic
- Location
- Austin, TX
- Posted
- Oct 4
- 16 days ago
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About the company
Acutronic
Defense & space · 201 to 500 employees
The Acutronic Group has a proud history of building technologies and teams that are crucial to the aerospace, defense, and transportation industries. Acutronic’s Simulation & Test Division is the global market leader in high-performance motion simulation and test equipment. Our rate tables and advanced centrifuges are used to test or calibrate inertial sensors, navigation systems, and stabilized electro-optics. Hardware-In-the-Loop motion simulators replicate the flight motion profiles and engagement scenarios of missiles. Geotechnical centrifuges and their related accessories are designed to study the behavior of structures, soil mechanics, and earthquakes. Our vibration test systems (shaker tables) allow users to carry out environmental tests to ensure the robustness or quality of manufactured products. The Division also develops and refurbishes stabilized or gimbaled-platforms utilized in applications such as tracking mounts, gun turrets, and directed-energy systems. Acutronic’s Aerospace Components Divison manufactures specialty components for use on uncrewed aerial vehicles, land defense applications, and missile systems. These products are used on next-generation aerospace programs and include a range of electric power systems, servo-actuators, micro-turbines, and Hybrid-Electric-Propulsion-Systems. We offer standard products and excel at designing highly customized solutions for demanding mission requirements. The Acutronic Group employs approximately 300 employees across sites in Austin, Texas; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania; Switzerland; Germany; France; and India.
What you'll do
- Inspects and approves incoming materials by confirming specifications, conducting visual and measurement tests, and rejecting and returning unacceptable materials
- Checks randomly selected samples and verifies the accuracy of equipment or process
- Uses advanced inspection methods to develop and conduct quality programs
- Keeps records and makes reports indicating the results of inspections
- Identifies and marks non-conforming materials
- Removes minor defects such as chips and burrs
- Executes First Article Inspection requirements
- Participates in troubleshooting and root-cause analysis of RMAs (Return Merchandise Authorizations) and NCs (Non-Conformances)
- Keeps measurement equipment operating by following operating instructions and calibration requirements and calling for repairs
- Notifies supervisor or other personnel of production problems
- Reports conditions requiring immediate repair
What you need
- High school diploma, or equivalent, required
- At least two years of related experience, preferred
- Experience with measuring devices such as meters, gauges, computers, calipers, and other measuring instruments, strongly preferred
- A combination of experience and education will be considered
- Having knowledge in operating and programming CMM is a plus
- Experience with quality control techniques such as Six Sigma is a plus
- Education: a high school diploma
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Perks
- Employer-paid medical
- dental
- vision insurance
- 401k match
- Company-paid holidays
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