$60,000 - $70,000 a year
Quality Control Inspector [Plastics]
Tucson, AZ
Company Overview
Ondas Holdings Inc (NASDAQ:ONDS) is building a new kind of intelligence company, one designed for a world where speed, autonomy, and decision advantage matter more than ever. By combining multi-domain platforms, advanced sensing, secure networks, and AI-enabled analytics, Ondas helps defense, government, and critical infrastructure customers transform complex mission data into decision-ready insights when and where they matter most.
Ondas Sentinel is Ondas' U.S.based defense division, purpose-built to deliver U.S.made, U.S. delivered capabilities for the Department of Defense and allied ministries of defense. The division brings together advanced autonomous systems, mission technologies, and intelligence solutions that help customers create persistent awareness, operate with confidence, and make faster decisions in complex and contested environments.
The Stratospheric ISR business unit within Ondas Sentinel is focused on one of the most unique mission areas in aerospace and defense: manufacturing and operating high-altitude stratospheric balloon systems. Few companies in the world can do this work at operational scale. That means our teams are not simply maintaining existing systems; they are building new capabilities, solving first-of-their-kind challenges, and helping define what persistent.
About the Role
The Quality Control Inspector is responsible for inspecting hardware and components to ensure compliance with quality standards, as well as identifying and documenting any nonconformances. This role collaborates closely with Quality Management, Production Management, and Engineering to investigate root causes and support the implementation of corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
Key Responsibilities
- Perform program and independent inspections, validations, and/or verifications of assigned items to ensure compliance to processes, procedures, and contractual obligations
- Perform independent inspections of assigned tasks (documentation reviews, hardware inspection, assembly inspection, tests validation, etc.) using blueprints, specifications, contractual documents, visual inspection methods, and more
- Support QC areas as a QC inspector. Areas may include receiving inspection, assembly, machine shop, electrical, welding, testing, and avionics
- Perform inspections of simple GD&T hardware using a variety of hand and bench tools which may include various micrometers, thread gages, depth gages, dial indicators, drop indicators, height gages, etc. Tools may also include optical comparators, hardness checkers, profilometers, etc., as required
- Understand and use basic GD&T concepts such as Straightness, Flatness, Circularity, Cylindricity, Perpendicularity, and Parallelism as applicable to the job
- Must maintain accurate calibration database and location of all test equipment used and generate reports of overdue equipment for calibration and red tagging of any equipment that is out of calibration
- Perform Printed Wiring Board/Assembly Inspections, to include, but not limited to soldering, staking, and conformal coat utilizing a Microscope.
- Complete Inspections on Cable/Wire Harness Assemblies
- Inspect per IPC Certifications: IPC J-STD-001 with Space Addendum Soldering for Operators & Inspectors (CIS), Assembly of Electronic
- Assemblies (IPC-A-610), IPC/WHMA-A620, Requirements for Cable & Wire Harness Assemblies. These certifications are not required but preferred
- Work with devices/hardware that are Highly Sensitive Electrostatic Discharge Sensitive
- Support Government and/or Customer Source Inspections, as required
- Inspect work of technicians performing maintenance, modification, or repair and overhaul of aircraft and aircraft mechanical systems to ensure adherence to standards and procedures
- Examine maintenance records and flight logs to determine if service and maintenance checks and overhauls were performed at prescribed intervals
- Inspect new, repaired, or modified aircraft to identify damage or defects and to assess airworthiness and conformance to standards, using checklists, hand tools, and test instruments
- Accept or reject materials or articles; identify and document non-conformance and notify appropriate personnel of potential rejection of items
- Troubleshoot inspection problems related to fixtures, software, drawings, documentation, or processes
- Perform final inspection and review documentation required for end-item shipments
- Perform other duties as necessary
Qualifications
- A minimum of 7 years of Quality Control experience in manufacturing
- A minimum of 7 years of Quality Control experience in Aviation, Aerospace and Defense
- Substantial knowledge of all Quality Control processes including AS9102 FAI processes
- A minimum of 10 years of experience with inspecting machined parts, stamped metal parts, composite, or plastic, etc.
- A minimum of 10 years of experience with inspecting in the molded and extruded plastics industry.
What We Offer
You'll join a global, supportive, and growing team where your ideas will be heard, and your work will make a real difference. We care about doing things the right way, balancing structure with flexibility, and professionalism with personality. Together we're building a people function that's forward thinking, collaborative and built to scale.
You'll work side by side with experts in emerging technology, gaining exposure to cutting edge ideas and projects that are shaping the future. We offer a comprehensive benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance because we believe in taking care of you as a person, not just a team member.
Our modern office is designed to keep you inspired and energized, with two kitchenettes, on-site exercise area, and stunning views that make every day brighter!
We believe in creating a dynamic and inclusive workplace where creativity thrives, and every voice is heard. Our commitment to all team members is built upon five core cultural pillars: Engage, Lean In, Create, Care, and Own. Together, these pillars form the foundation of our employee experience while adhering to the highest standards of ethical and sustainable practices.
Some Final Notes
The description gives you a sense of what the position involves, but is not an exhaustive list. We are a growing and evolving team, which means your responsibilities may shift or expand over time as new opportunities arise. Flexibility and curiosity are part of what make our work exciting!
At Ondas Sentinel, we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate belonging and diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all team members. We welcome applications from every background and life experience because we know our differences make us stronger.
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.