Senior Staff Quality Inspector

Date Posted:

2025-03-19

Country:

United States of America

Location:

CA602: Goleta (RVS) Bldg B01 6825 Cortona Drive Building B01, Goleta, CA, 93117 USA

Position Role Type:

Onsite

At Raytheon, the foundation of everything we do is rooted in our values and a higher calling – to help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression. We bring the strength of more than 100 years of experience and renowned engineering expertise to meet the needs of today’s mission and stay ahead of tomorrow’s threat. Our team solves tough, meaningful problems that create a safer, more secure world.

The Senior Quality Inspector will perform the quality inspections of in-process and final inspection of mechanical, optical and/or electronic components and finished products to ensure we are meeting material and product specifications before released for production use or shipment to end customers.   

You will be responsible for inspection of assembled hardware and/or wafers and use various types of precision measurement equipment such as Coordinate Measuring Machines (CMM), measuring microscopes, optical comparators, gauge pins and blocks, calipers, micrometers and other relevant measurement tools and devices. 

You will make decisions on acceptance/rejection and/or report any findings not covered in inspection procedures for further evaluation.  You will be responsible for following inspection plans or work instructions to determine if parts meet requirements per engineering drawings.  The ability to interpret Engineering drawings and instructions (verbal, written, illustration) is essential.

U.S. Citizenship status is required as this position may need a U.S. Security Clearance within 1 year of start date

This is an onsite role at Goleta, CA.

What You Will Do:

• You will conduct ad hoc quality inspection requests to support Engineering activities
• You will coordinate with Quality and Manufacturing to investigate and record nonconforming products
• You will review and approve inspection plans
• You will conduct document reviews
• You will track production status through factory data base tools and communicate with factory supervisors
• You may assist in orientation, training, assigning and checking the work of junior level technicians and may adapt new procedures, techniques and tools, etc.

Qualification You Must Have:

• Typically requires a minimum of a High School Diploma and six (6) years or more of quality inspection related experience or optical component manufacturing experience and prior experience in the following areas; .
  • Math skills such as algebra or higher.
  • Experience using precision inspection tools such as Coordinate Measurement Microscopes (CMM), surface flats, calipers, OD and ID micrometers, dial indicators, gauges, etc.
  • Experience following detailed inspection plans and work instructions.
  • Experience using MS Office applications and database software.
  • Experience with Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing on complex tooling and hardware (GD&T).
  • Experience applying quality requirements, detailed engineering drawings, determine dimensions and tolerance specifications for pass/fail assessments.
• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Advanced college degree in Manufacturing Technology or Technical degree in precision measurement, or equivalent education with a minimum 4 years’ experience in directly related field (some technician coursework / AA degree preferred / ASQ certification for inspection a plus)
• Previous experience planning and accomplishing assigned tasks and goals
• Solving basic problems
• Experience programming, setting up, and performing complex measurements on a Zeiss Coordinate Measuring Machine
• 2+ years working in a clean room environment
• 2+ years working in ESD and FOD controlled areas
• Experience using gauge capability and Statistical Process Control (SPC) charts
• Experience in CMES, PRISM, or Common PDM data base tools
• Wire bonding and Soldering operations or inspection certification/training

What We Offer:

• Whether you’re just starting out on your career journey or are an experienced professional, we offer a robust total rewards package that goes above and beyond with compensation; healthca