Associate Electrical Engineer Jobs in Tupelo, MS

Job Title: Quality Electrical Inspector

Job Description

The Quality Electrical Inspector performs detailed inspections of parts, components, assemblies, and materials to ensure they meet applicable regulatory and industry standards, including Military Standards, ASTM, and ANSI Codes. This role prepares electronic and hard copy inspection reports, supports project engineers with timely communication, and provides oversight of testing activities to verify compliance with requirements. The inspector uses hand gauges, automated gaging tools, and SAP systems daily to support quality department activities and completes First Article Inspection Reports in accordance with SAE AS9102 requirements.

Responsibilities

• Inspect electrical and electronic parts, components, assemblies, and materials to verify compliance with Military Standards, ASTM, ANSI Codes, and internal quality requirements.
• Perform quality electrical inspections, including detailed review of wiring, connections, and assemblies, following IPC and J-STD standards.
• Observe testing activities and provide oversight as necessary to ensure test methods and results meet specified requirements.
• Use hand gauges and automated gaging tools to measure and validate critical dimensions and characteristics of parts and assemblies.
• Utilize SAP systems daily to record inspection data, track nonconformances, and support quality department inspection activities.
• Complete First Article Inspection Reports in accordance with SAE AS9102 requirements, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and proper documentation.
• Review and interpret wiring schematics, engineering drawings, and specifications to determine inspection criteria and acceptance standards.
• Prepare clear and accurate electronic and hard copy inspection reports and notify appropriate parties, including project engineers, of inspection results and issues.
• Interface effectively with employees at all levels to communicate quality findings, collaborate on corrective actions, and support continuous improvement.
• Interpret complex technical information and respond to a variety of complex quality issues, providing sound judgment and recommendations.
• Perform inspections in electrical, mechanical, and electromechanical areas as required to support overall quality assurance activities.
• Apply IPC/WHMA-A-620, IPC-A-610, and, when applicable, IPC J-STD-001 standards during inspection and evaluation of electronic assemblies and wiring.
• Support compliance with AS9100 and DOD quality assurance program requirements as needed.
• Adapt to various working conditions, which may include working at heights, around high voltage electricity, or near radioactive materials, while following appropriate safety procedures.

Essential Skills

• Minimum of 5+ years of hands-on quality inspection experience.
• At least 3+ years of quality electrical inspection experience.
• Proficiency in electrical inspection and application of IPC 610, IPC 620, and J-STD standards.
• Current or previous certification in IPC 620.
• Proficiency in IPC/WHMA-A-620 and IPC-A-610 standards; familiarity with IPC J-STD-001 is desirable.
• Strong computer skills, including daily use of SAP to support inspection and quality activities.
• Ability to read and understand wiring schematics, engineering drawings, and technical specifications.
• Strong quality control and quality inspection skills in electrical and electronic environments.
• Experience in electrical, mechanical, and electromechanical inspection, typically three or more years of progressive responsibility.
• Good communication skills for effective interaction with employees at all levels.
• Ability to interpret complex technical information and address a variety of complex quality issues.
• Ability to work safely in environments that may involve heights, high voltage electricity, or radioactive materials.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in the aerospace industry is preferred.
• Experience with AS9100 quality management systems and DOD quality assurance program requirements is desirable.
• Typically requires an associate's degree, trade school certificate, military training, or equivalent education in quality inspection or a related field.
• Certification by a professional group such as ASQ or AWS is considered a plus.
• Experience in electronics and electronics inspection, including familiarity with industry standards and best practices.
• Ability to collaborate with project engineers and cross-functional teams to support quality and compliance objectives.

Work Environment

This is an onsite role based in Tupelo, MS, working a four-day schedule from Monday through Thursday. The position operates in a hands-on inspection environment that may involve exposure to electrical equipment, high voltage systems, heights, and potentially radioactive materials, with appropriate safety protocols in place. The work involves regular use of hand gauges, automated gaging tools, SAP software, and other quality-related systems in a structured manufacturing or aerospace-related setting.

This is a Contract position based out of Shannon, MS.

The pay range for this position is $26.00 - $34.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

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)

This is a fully onsite position in Shannon,MS.

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 31, 2026.

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