Quality Inspector, 2nd Shift

About BRINC: At BRINC, we are building the technology that will define the future of emergency response. As a vertically integrated U.S. drone technology company, BRINC designs and manufactures unmanned aircraft systems, autonomous drone stations, command-and-control software, and advanced autonomy for public safety. Today, BRINC deploys Drone as First Responder (DFR) networks that dispatch drones directly to 911 calls, providing real-time aerial intelligence before ground units arrive and helping first responders make faster, safer decisions. BRINC serves more than 1,000 public safety customers across all 50 states, is the sole drone supplier to Motorola Solutions, and has raised more than $280 million from leading strategic and technology investors, including Motorola Solutions, Index Ventures, Sam Altman, Dylan Field, and others. BRINC is recruiting exceptional engineers to build the next generation of autonomous emergency-response technology, including flight-critical firmware and advanced pilot-assistance capabilities. About this Role: BRINC is seeking a Quality Inspector to ensure that every product we ship meets the rigorous quality standards our customers need as they utilize our drones to complete life-saving missions every day. As a Quality Inspector you will be responsible for performing in-process inspection as well as final inspection for all BRINC products. You are empowered to identify defects, bring these to the attention of the technician who built the product, require the defect to be repaired/corrected, and evaluate/fix any process gaps that resulted in the defect being generated in the first place. You will partner with the Quality, Test, and Design Engineering teams to identify critical-to-quality characteristics as well as the measurement method used to evaluate them. This role begins on second shift (~3:00 PM–11:30 PM), with an anticipated transition to day shift within 4–6 months; shift assignment is subject to change based on business needs Key Responsibilities: Use metrology equipment to ensure product performance for highly-complex hardware, including PCBAs, optics, harnessing, soldering, mechanical fastening, adhesives, etc. Report non-conformances when defective material is found and establish a process for containing all suspect material. Read/interpret work instructions and drawings to define and perform quality inspections. Perform critical in-process and final inspections for assembled products and subassemblies, including optics, PCBAs, precision machined components, and composite components. Develop SOPs for other inspectors (or technicians) to follow for day-to-day tasks. Support Material Review Board discussions to determine product dispositions for nonconforming material. Partner with manufacturing technicians to implement sustainable corrective actions when defects are root caused.. Qualifications: 2+ Years as a technician in the aerospace, defence or medical industry 2+ years of experience reading/interpreting work instructions, engineering drawings, and/or inspection plans 2+ years of experience using hand tools 2+ years of experience using calibrated tools, i.e. height gauges, calipers, micrometers, torque wrenches, etc. 2+ years of experience with Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCA) Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Preferred Skills: Associate’s Degree or higher 2+ Years as a quality inspector Understanding of SCAR and Nonconformance reports (NCR) Experience with Material Review Board (MRB) activities ASQ Quality Inspector certification or similar Certified inspector to IPC-610 Certified inspector to IPC-620 Familiar with automated inspection equipment, including Romer arms, comparators, CMMs, and other metrology software based inspection methods BRINC Culture Values: Try the hard stuff Be innovative - Invent the future Move fast Listen to end-users Strive for excellence Don’t build a dystopia Be frugal Save lives through technology If you’re interested in this role and in