Quality Control Inspector A (IPC-610)
- ITAR / US person
- IPC J-STD-001
- IPC-A-610
How this pay compares
This posting states $72.4k a year. Open quality engineer jobs in New York post a median of $72.4k a year, the middle half $70.5k–$90.7k, across 5 jobs that state their pay, so this one is within the middle half of what they post.
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About the job
The Quality Control Inspector A works with production personnel to ensure production and shipment of quality products. This involves inspecting parts during receipt of material, in-process and final inspection, communicating errors, and recording test data. The Quality Inspector lends strong attention to detail to support the mechanical/dimensional and visual inspection of finished goods and supplier parts.
Compensation: $34.81/hourly
- Understand and interpret of basic GD&T (blueprint reading)
- Mechanical/dimensional inspection of a diverse product lines
- Review/audit of required documentation: CoC, CoA, FAIR
- Write DMRs (Defective Material Reports) as needed and coordinates RTV Tracker (Return to Vendor)
- Use measuring and monitoring equipment (calipers, height gages, pin gages, vernier’s, etc.)
- Coordinate with Material Review Board, Planning, Purchasing or Quality Engineering as needed to resolve open issues
- Review of COCs (Certificates of Conformance), Purchase Orders and Test documents to ensure completion accuracy
- Inspect parts during receipt of material, in-process and final inspection and proactively communicate errors and systemic trends to the supervisor
Experience
- Minimum of three (3) years of experience in area of responsibility.
- Standards
- IPC-A-610 - Electronics assembly acceptability
- J-STD-001 - Soldered electrical/electronic assemblies (plus)
- ISO 9001 / quality-system knowledge (plus)
- Tooling Experience With:
- Micrometers
- Calipers
- Depth gauge
- Height gauge
- Dial indicator
About Frontgrade
At Frontgrade, we build mission-critical electronics that perform without compromise in the world’s most demanding environments, from deep space to national defense. With decades of proven heritage, we deliver high-reliability components, subsystems, and integrated solutions trusted when failure is not an option. But our strength is not just in what we build. It is in the people who make it possible. From engineers and product managers to sales teams, marketers, and skilled manufacturing professionals, every role plays a direct part in enabling missions that protect, explore, and connect our world. We move with purpose, collaborate across disciplines, and take pride in delivering solutions our customers rely on in the highest-stakes environments. If you want your work, whatever your specialty, to contribute to something bigger, you will find your place at Frontgrade.
Why Work for Us
We believe mission success starts with taking care of our people. That’s why we offer competitive health, wealth, and wellbeing benefits from day one. You’ll also find real opportunities to learn, grow, and advance, whether you’re building technical expertise, leading teams, or expanding into new areas. Here, your growth is part of the mission.
Additional Information
This position may require access to technology, materials, software or hardware that is controlled by either ITAR or EAR U.S. export laws. As a condition of any job offer, in order to be employed in this position, you may need to obtain a U.S. Government export license(s), as required by law.
From Frontgrade Technologies's job posting, checked 10 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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About Frontgrade Technologies
Radiation-hardened microelectronics, RF and power parts that fly on spacecraft.
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