• Quality Assurance Inspector

    EPS Corporation (Panama City Beach, FL)


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    Job Title

     

    Quality Assurance Inspector

     

    Location

     

    Florida - FL 32408 USPanama City Beach, FL 32401 US (Primary)

     

    Job Type

     

    Full-time

    Education

    High School

     

    Career Level

    Experienced (Non-Manager)

    Category

     

    Engineering

    Job Description

    EPS Corporation is seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Quality Assurance (QA) Inspector to support the inspection and quality control of precision-fabricated components and assemblies in compliance with AS9100D standards. The QA Inspector will play a critical role in ensuring all products meet contractual, regulatory, and customer quality requirements in support of Department of Defense (DoD) programs.

    Key Responsibilities:

    + Perform in-process and final inspections on fabricated metal and composite parts, assemblies, and subassemblies per technical drawings, specifications, and work instructions.

    + Interpret and apply AS9100D, MIL-STD, and customer-specific quality requirements throughout the inspection process.

    + Verify dimensional and visual compliance using calibrated tools including calipers, micrometers, height gauges, and CMMs.

    + Complete inspection records, nonconformance reports (NCRs), and first article inspection (FAI) documentation in accordance with AS9102.

    + Work closely with Engineering and Production teams to resolve quality issues and improve processes.

    + Ensure traceability of materials and components by verifying Certificates of Conformance (CoC), material test reports (MTRs), and manufacturing travelers.

    + Participate in internal audits and support root cause analysis and corrective/preventive action (CAPA) initiatives.

    + Maintain compliance with all applicable quality system procedures, work instructions, and safety regulations.

    Required Qualifications:

    + High school diploma or equivalent; technical certification or associate degree in a relevant field preferred.

    + Minimum 3–5 years of experience in quality inspection within an AS9100 or ISO 9001 manufacturing environment, preferably in aerospace or defense.

    + Strong understanding of GD&T, mechanical drawings, and inspection methodologies.

    + Proficiency in using standard measurement instruments and tools.

    + Familiarity with AS9102 FAI requirements and document control practices.

    + Knowledge of quality assurance practices related to government contracts, DoD standards, and ITAR/EAR compliance.

    + Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to document findings clearly and concisely.

    + U.S. Citizenship required due to government contract requirements.

    Preferred Qualifications:

    + Experience with Coordinate Measuring Machines (CMM) or portable metrology tools (e.g., FARO arm).

    + Experience with CMMS or QMS software (e.g., CMPro, TipQA, or equivalent).

    + IPC, AWS, or NDT certifications a plus.

    + Previous experience supporting DCMA inspections or source inspections.

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    Desired Skills/Other Considerations

     

    Type of Security Clearance Required

     

    Secret