Quality Inspector

Description Quality Inspector Location: Saddle River, NJ Employment Type: Full-Time - On-site Department: Quality Description Join Mercury Systems and become part of a world-class Quality team supporting mission-critical aerospace and defense programs. As a Quality Inspector, you will help ensure our products perform flawlessly in demanding environments, supporting those who protect and defend worldwide. This role focuses on electro-mechanical inspection of electronic assemblies and upholding IPC industry standards to maintain the highest levels of product integrity. About the Role As a Quality Inspector, you will perform incoming, in-process, and final inspections to verify that electronic assemblies meet customer, industry, and internal quality standards. You will provide real-time feedback to production operators, document discrepancies, and support a zero-defect manufacturing culture. You will work closely with Quality and Manufacturing Engineering teams to ensure compliance, traceability, and continuous improvement. What You'll Do Perform incoming, in-process, and final inspections, including customer source inspections Conduct visual verification of electronic assemblies using microscopes and optical comparators Support first-piece verification runs and documentation review Verify compliance with IPC and customer standards Perform spot inspections, sampling, and 100% inspections as required Document nonconformities and escalate systemic quality issues Conduct routine line audits to ensure documentation, consumables, and tooling compliance Advocate for proper ESD, PPE, and FOD prevention practices Obtain and maintain required IPC certifications General Responsibilities Maintain strict adherence to IPC and quality system standards Support ISO-9001 and/or AS9100 quality system requirements Collaborate with production and engineering teams to resolve quality issues Maintain accurate documentation and records Promote a customer-focused, zero-defect mindset Must-Have Skills and Experience (These are required for consideration.) 3+ years of quality assurance experience in electro-mechanical or electronics manufacturing Experience performing visual inspections of electronic assemblies Familiarity with IPC industry standards Comfortable working under a microscope and/or using optical comparators High School Diploma or GED Nice-to-Have Skills J-STD-001 Class 3 and/or IPC-610 certification Experience working within ISO-9001 and/or AS9100 environments Experience operating inspection equipment such as AOI or X-Ray systems Strong documentation and reporting skills Ability to provide real-time feedback in a fast-paced production setting Willingness to cross-train in multiple quality disciplines Who You Are Detail-oriented with a strong quality-first mindset Comfortable working in a fast-paced, team-driven manufacturing environment Customer-focused and committed to zero defects Strong communicator who provides constructive feedback Organized and disciplined in documentation and compliance Benefits Performance-based bonus opportunities Medical, life, and disability insurance Company-paid holidays and paid time off 401(k) retirement plan Discounted employee stock purchase plan Tuition reimbursement Professional development platforms (LinkedIn Learning, Headspace, Aaptiv, Virgin Pulse)

Created: 2026-03-10