Quality Inspector - Mechanical

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Work model

On-site

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Not listed by source

Location

Austin, TX

Job description

Company Overview ACS (Allen Control Systems) is a defense technology company building precision robotic systems for the United States and its allies. Founded by two former U.S. Navy electrical engineers with deep experience in robotics and software, ACS brings together AI, computer vision, precision motion, and advanced hardware to solve complex defense challenges across land, air, and maritime environments. Our flagship product, Bullfrog, is an autonomous precision weapon system that transforms existing weapons into highly accurate counter-drone systems - giving warfighters a scalable, cost-effective response to one of the fastest-growing threats on the modern battlefield. Bullfrog is deployed with U.S. forces, and ACS works with organizations throughout the U.S. military and national security community. Following a $200 million Series B at a $2.2 billion valuation, ACS is rapidly expanding manufacturing, accelerating Bullfrog deployments, and developing the next generation of autonomous battlefield systems. This is an opportunity to join a proven, fast-moving team and help scale technology with direct, real-world impact on national security. ACS is headquartered in Austin, Texas, with additional operations in Alexandria, Virginia; Mountain View, California; and Huntsville, Alabama. For more information, visit allencontrolsystems.com http://allencontrolsystems.com. Position Overview: Allen Control Systems is seeking a highly skilled Quality Inspector to support the inspection, testing, and quality analysis. The ideal candidate has a strong eye for detail, technical aptitude, and a commitment to upholding excellence in a fast-paced production environment. This is an onsite position. You will initially work from the current facility in Austin and will transition to our new Pflugerville, TX location upon completion of the facility move, anticipated in Q3/Q4 2026. What You'll Do: - Perform visual, dimensional, and functional inspections of machined parts and assemblies using tools such as calipers, micrometers, height gauges, and coordinate measuring machines (CMMs). - Verify conformance to engineering drawings, blueprints, and tolerances, including geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T) requirements. - Document inspection results, identify non-conformances, and initiate quarantine procedures for defective items while notifying relevant teams. - Conduct first article inspections (FAI) and support supplier quality audits to ensure incoming materials meet specifications. - Maintain inspection equipment through routine calibration and troubleshooting to guarantee measurement accuracy. - Collaborate with production, engineering, and quality teams to resolve issues, track trends, and contribute to continuous improvement efforts. - Generate reports on quality metrics, such as defect rates and yield, using basic data analysis tools. What You'll Need: - Education: Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Engineering field. - Experience: Minimum of 4 years of experience in quality inspection within a manufacturing or assembly setting. - Proficiency with precision measurement tools and reading technical drawings/blueprints. - Basic understanding of quality standards like ISO 9001 and statistical process control (SPC). - Strong attention to detail, manual dexterity, and ability to work independently or in a team. - Certification as a Certified Quality Inspector (CQI) from ASQ or similar. - Experience with CMM programming (e.g., PC-DMIS) or automated inspection systems. - Familiarity with non-conformance reporting (NCR), material review boards (MRB), and corrective action processes (CAR). What we Offer: - Competitive salary - ACS Equity Package - Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance - Paid Time Off Allen Control Systems is an Equal Opportunity Employer, providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment. Allen Control Systems prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. #LI-AS1

• EMERGENCY RESPONSE DISPATCHERCommander, Navy Installations Command
• PHYSICAL SCIENCE TECHNICIANUnited States Fleet Forces Command
• PIPEFITTER LEADER (EXPERT)Department of the Navy Headquarters
• HEAVY MOBILE EQUIPMENT REPAIR INSPECTORUnited States Fleet Forces Command
• ENGINEER/SCIENTISTNaval Sea Systems Command
• MACHINIST LEADERDepartment of the Navy Headquarters