Senior Receiving Inspection Specialist

At Arete, we are on the forefront of utilizing innovative solutions, with great minds from all backgrounds, to help solve the nation's most complex security challenges. We strive for an inclusive, collaborative team environment that approaches differences as opportunities for innovation and excellence. As an employee-owned company, we foster an atmosphere that propels diverse career opportunities and professional growth.

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As a Senior Receiving Inspection Specialist at Arete, you are responsible for completing quality inspections on materials and assemblies coming from internal & external sources across multiple programs. In conjunction with documenting non-conformances within the non-conformance database and actively participating in Material Review Board (MRB) meetings. Duties also include gathering, analyzing, and summarizing quality metrics to be used by the organization to track non-conformances, corrective actions, and overall performance of supply base. As well as ensure compliance to the Quality Management System (QMS) during inspections & audits. The position is based in our Niwot, CO office. This is a non-exempt non-supervisory full-time position.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Perform final inspections on complex assemblies, including laser top assemblies for diverse products, with minimal supervision
• Exercise independent technical judgment when evaluating ambiguous or non-routine inspection conditions
• Proactively identify defects and long-standing nonconformances and support corrective action implementation
• Document and communicate inspection findings clearly to peers, leads, and senior management
• Manage high-volume, multi-program inspection workloads while maintaining accuracy and compliance
• Analyze quality metrics to improve throughput, reduce rework, and enhance inspection accuracy
• Provide technical guidance or mentoring to peers as needed

We have an impressive range of benefits, programs, and perks that we offer:

Health & Wellness:

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Life and Long-Term Disability (LTD)
• Vision Reimbursement
• Fitness Reimbursement

Financial:

• 401(k) Retirement Plan Contributions
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Continuing Education Assistance

Work-Life Balance:

• Flexible Scheduling
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Parental and Bereavement Leave

What We Value:

• Creativity and innovation in solving challenges
• Integrity and responsibility in all actions
• Collaboration across teams and specialties
• Responsiveness in fast-paced environments
• Passion for national security and excellence

Experiences and Background We Look For:

• Five years of quality control or quality assurance experience
• Experience using inspection equipment, including Coordinate Measuring Machines (CMM)
• Strong organizational and task prioritization skills
• Associates degree or equivalent experience
• Training and/or experience with IPC-A-610 Class III, J-STD soldering standards, IPC-620, understanding of polymerics, and ability to complete solder inspection training
• Ability to interpret mechanical drawings, cable drawings, printed circuit board specifications, and procedures
• Ability to review and audit material and assembly documentation for accuracy
• Proficient in Microsoft Office software
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work both independently and within a team environment
• Knowledge of Quality Management Systems (QMS) concepts and standards
• Experience working in ISO9000 or AS9100 production facilities
• Expertise in inspection equipment and qualification testing, including measurement techniques for raw materials and assemblies
• Experience with AS9102 First Article Inspection Reports (FAIR) creation
• Must be a U.S. Citizen with the ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance

Nice to Have (preferred skills):

• Experience performing independent final inspections of complex electronic and electro-mechanical assemblies
• Demonstrated ability to make sound technical decisions with low escalation rates
• Proven track record of identifying defects, implementing corrective actions, and improving process reliability
• Ability to present inspection results and data-driven analysis to leadership
• Experience managing high-volume inspection work across multiple programs
• Capability to mentor or support peers in inspection standards and best practices
• Demonstrated impact on quality metrics, throughput, and rework reduction
• Laser experience
• Experience with Costpoint and/or TIPQA software

The salary range for this role is $70,000 to $80,000; however, Arete considers several factors when extending an offer of employment, including but not limited to: the position and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, education/training, and key skills.

Other Considerations

Arete is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity and nondiscrimination, and we believe every person has the right to be treated with fairness, dignity, and equal consideration.

Arete is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

U.S. citizenship is required to meet position eligibility.

Successful passage of a criminal background screen is required to meet position eligibility.

Selected applicants will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

Arete will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring.

Successful passage of a Department of Transportation (DOT) drug test is required to meet position eligibility.

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