Incoming Quality Inspector - Mechanical and Machined Parts (R6590)

Seattle, Washington DRONES Full-time $69k to $104k Posted Nov 10, 2026
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About this role

Shield AI is hiring a Incoming Quality Inspector - Mechanical and Machined Parts (R6590), full-time, on-site in Seattle, Washington, in the DRONES sector.

Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software, V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft, and Aechelon simulation and synthetic reality technologies. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit www.shield.ai . Follow Shield AI on LinkedIn , X , Instagram , and YouTube .

Job Description:

Shield AI is seeking an Incoming Quality Inspector to verify that purchased mechanical components and machined parts meet engineering drawings, specifications, and purchase requirements. This role will perform receiving inspections, document results, and help prevent nonconforming material from entering inventory or production.

What you'll do:

  • Inspect incoming machined parts and mechanical components against engineering drawings and specifications.
  • Verify dimensions, tolerances, surface finishes, and visual workmanship.
  • Use inspection equipment such as calipers, micrometers, height gauges, pin gauges, and thread gauges.
  • Review supplier inspection reports, certificates of conformance, and material or finish certifications.
  • Record inspection results and maintain part identification and traceability.
  • Identify, document, and segregate nonconforming material.
  • Coordinate with Supply Chain and Supplier Quality Engineer resolve discrepancies.
  • Follow inspection procedures and verify measurement equipment is within calibration.

Required qualifications:

  • Two or more years of mechanical inspection or related manufacturing experience.
  • Ability to read engineering drawings and interpret dimensional tolerances.
  • Working knowledge of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T).
  • Experience using precision measurement tools to inspect machined parts.
  • Strong attention to detail, documentation, and communication skills

Preferred qualifications:

  • Experience in aerospace, defense, or precision machining.
  • Familiarity with coordinate measuring machines (CMMs) or optical inspection equipment.
  • Experience reviewing first article inspection reports.
  • Familiarity with AS9100 quality systems and AS9102 first article requirements.
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