**Quality Inspector – Join a Fast‑Growing Startup in Advanced Manufacturing** A rapidly scaling startup in high‑precision hardware manufacturing is seeking a **Quality Inspector** to support production, incoming materials, and documentation control. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a hands‑on environment, enjoys working with small precision components, and wants to contribute to building world‑class quality processes from the ground up. **Role Overview** The Quality Inspector will perform detailed inspections across production and incoming materials, maintain accurate quality documentation, support audits, and collaborate closely with manufacturing and engineering teams. This position plays a critical role in ensuring product reliability, compliance, and continuous improvement within a high‑mix, low‑volume environment. **Key Responsibilities** **🔍** **Production Quality Inspection** + Perform in‑process and final inspections for production assemblies + Follow work instructions and customer quality requirements with strict accuracy + Use microscopes and precision tools to inspect small, high‑value components + Complete inspection checklists in alignment with production schedules **📦** **Incoming Quality Inspection** + Inspect incoming materials per defined criteria and quality control plans + Verify documentation, certifications, and material records + Inspect materials requiring special handling (glues, adhesives, chemicals) + Confirm labeling, expiration dates, storage requirements, and SDS availability **🗂️** **Documentation & Data Control** + Review Travelers, Work Orders, and inspection records for completeness + Scan, file, and maintain quality records to meet ISO 9001 and customer standards **🛡️** **Audits & Compliance** + Participate in monthly process audits + Monitor daily ESD compliance, including humidity checks + Follow and reinforce quality procedures and handling requirements **🤝** **Communication & Continuous Improvement** + Attend daily stand‑up meetings and provide inspection updates + Participate in discussions on gating items, risks, and inspection constraints + Assist in training technicians on quality expectations + Identify opportunities to streamline or standardize inspection and documentation processes **Required Skills** + Microscope inspection + Ability to read and interpret schematics **Qualifications** + High school diploma or equivalent + 2+ years in manufacturing, inspection, or quality roles + Strong adherence to detailed work instructions and quality procedures + Familiarity with ISO 9001 or similar QMS + Comfortable inspecting small precision parts under a microscope + Excellent attention to detail and documentation accuracy + Basic computer skills; ability to learn PLM/quality systems (e.g., Arena) + Experience in photonics, optics, microelectronics, or aerospace/defense manufacturing + Understanding of ESD‑controlled environments + Experience with nonconformance reporting and MRB processes + Ability to work independently with minimal supervision + Clear communication with manufacturing, operations, and quality leadership **Job Type & Location** This is a Contract to Hire position based out of San Jose, CA. **Pay and Benefits** The pay range for this position is $32.00 - $39.00/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) **Workplace Type** This is a fully onsite position in San Jose,CA. **Application Deadline** This position is anticipated to close on Feb 4, 2026. **About Aerotek:** We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow. Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.