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Mechanical Inspector

CAES
San Jose, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 2/9/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/8/2025
About Us:
We are CAES, a technologically advanced electronics company employing more than 3,600 talented makers, thinkers, innovators, and doers nationwide. We build things that solve challenging problems from deep space to the depths of the ocean. We serve customers in defense, aerospace, security, medical, and industrial markets.

Are you searching for a career with a company that offers challenging, diverse projects and opportunities? Are you looking for a position with a company that is growing and able to offer long-term professional advancement? Searching for a company that values a friendly work environment and that values YOU? Consider CAES. #peoplefocusedmissiondriven

A career with CAES is more than just a job, it is the pathway to a bright future.
Overview:
The Inspector, as part of CAES’s Quality Assurance Group in San Jose, CA, is responsible for incoming mechanical and piece part inspection for MIL-STD-38534 microwave hybrid circuits. The position requires working closely with Production, Engineering, and Purchasing, with a focus on incoming inspection. The ability to readily interpret mechanical drawings, along with an understanding of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing per ASME Y14.5 is required for this position. Previous machining experience is a plus. You will be working with an inspection team whose purpose is preventing defective materials and parts from being used in manufacturing.
Responsibilities:
  • Follow inspection plan documents to verify acceptance or rejection of parts and materials
  • Interpret Documents and Drawings per ASME Y14.5 for inspection requirements
  • Use of mechanical inspection tools to measure machined & plated parts with complex geometries and fine tolerances
  • Perform first article inspection on machined & plated parts in accordance with AS9102 industry requirements
  • Evaluate test or analysis data against specifications to determine acceptance
  • Interpret workmanship standards and identify visual defects and anomalies
  • Perform various types of data entry as part of product acceptance completion or job tracking
  • Maintain accurate & detailed inspection records
  • Communicate effectively with supervision and internal customers in person, on the phone, and through email
  • Proactively address and resolve issues
Qualifications:
Minimum:
  • High school Diploma/GED
  • 2 years’ experience performing and reporting first article inspections in accordance with AS9102 industry requirements
  • 2 years’ experience with low & high power microscope inspection, basic dimensional inspection tools: drop gages, plug & block gages, calipers, vernier micrometers.

Preferred:
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Detail-oriented mind-set
  • Proficiency with MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook)
  • Ability to obtain & maintain a US DoD Security Clearance
  • Be able to work OT as needed
  • Desired Experience/Certifications:
  • Machine Tool Technology (MTT) or Geometric Design & Tolerancing (GD&T) formal training or certification
  • Experience utilizing Net-Inspect first article software
  • CMM programming experience using CMM-Manager software
  • CNC Machine operating/programming experience
  • Experience inspecting various part types including chassis and housings used for electronic or microwave assemblies in aerospace applications
Salary Range: $27.00 - $31.00 hourly (Level II). Applicable pay within the posted range may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, geographical location, job function of the position, education, and experience of the successful candidate.
Employment Transparency:

Employment Transparency:


CAES is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and embraces diversity in our employee population. It is the policy of CAES to provide equal opportunity to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information. CAES will refrain from discharging, or otherwise discriminating against, employees or applicants who inquire about, discuss, or disclose their compensation or the compensation of other employees or applicants.


The EEO is the Law poster is available here and the poster supplement is available here.


The Pay Transparency Policy is available here.


CAES is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation due to a disability for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to CAEScareers@cobhamaes.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

Salary : $27 - $31

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