Overview : MilAero Electronics Atlantic Inc. (MilAero), now in its 25th year of operation in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, is an Indigenous, female-owned build-to-print manufacturer of cable/wire harnesses, electromechanical enclosures and power distribution units for Aerospace and Defense customers. We have a solid track record of delivering best-value, high-quality harnesses, on time.

For the past 10 years MilAero has been growing at a 18.4% compound annual growth rate. To maintain this growth level, we are investing significantly in our future. With the commitment of increased defense spending by our federal government, and new contracts with customers, we are currently investing in the expansion of our facilities, recent equipment, software/systems and people.

As part of our growth, we are currently seeking a Quality Control Inspector

JOB DESCRIPTION: Quality Control Inspector (Experienced)

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS: Reports to the Quality Control Lead

PURPOSE OF ROLE: The Quality Control Inspector position is critical to ensuring that our Wire Harness and Cable products and production documentation meet the highest quality standards; adhere to industry regulations; and consistently exceed customer expectations. The individuals in this role are primarily responsible for inspecting produced components, subassemblies, and assemblies for technical and workmanship compliance, prior to delivery to customers.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

- Perform first-article, in-process, and final inspections of in house produced wire harness and cable products using manual/visual methods plus semi-automated and automated tooling/equipment/instrument methods for complex testing and inspection
- Ensure that products and documentation conform to requirements based on quality, specification, technical documentation, drawing,



and industry standards
- Document and communicate inspection findings, defects, and issues to the Production team and, as appropriate, the management team
- Package individual final products for protection and preservation purposes prior to warehouse stocking and/or packaging for shipment
- Verify shipping documentation conformance to customer and regulation requirements
- Maintain tools, equipment, and work area in a neat and tidy manner to reduce or eliminate the potential for foreign object debris contamination to products or product packaging
- Assist in the training and certification of Production Employees using approved IPC-620 training and certification process and material

KEY RELATIONSHIPS:

- Internal:
- - Functional Leads (Engineering, First Article, Process, Production, Quality Assurance, Quality Control, Lead, Technicians
- External: None

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

- Knowledge of cable and harness assembly methods in the Aerospace & Defense or similarly regulated industry
- Understanding of general quality control standards and testing techniques in the wire harness/cable assembly industry
- Certified or previously certified in IPC-620 (or equivalent training)
- Ability and experience in reading and understanding electrical/mechanical specifications, drawings, schematics, assembly, and inspection instructions
- Ability to identify wiring components for conformance verification
- Excellent communication,



leadership, and interpersonal skills.
- Willing to be trained and become a trainer.
- Strong attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining high-quality standards.
- Analytical and reporting skills
- Ability to use quality testing machines, tools, and systems
- Minimum of three (3) years experience as a wire harness/cable assembler and/or inspector in the Aerospace and Defense sector.

ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS CONSIDERED AN ASSET:

- Diploma, Canadian Adult Education Credential (CAEC), or General Educational Development (GED) Credential from an accredited high school, technical school, or other institution
- College diploma/degree as a technologist or engineer
- Five (5) years industry experience, with at least two (2) years as a cable and harness inspector.
- Successful experience in training technical assembly workers

KEY PERFORMANCE METRICS:

- Process Turn Around Time (TAT)
- Minimizing/Eliminating instances of Nonconforming product/documentation delivered to external customer (Escapes)
- Identifying Internal defects to appropriate work groups for root cause analysis and corrective action (RCCA)
- Assisting work groups in RCCA

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

- Secure environment where personal cellular telephones are not permitted in production area
- Electro-static damage control in place in various locations (increasing vigilance)
- Foreign Object Debris controls (increasing vigilance)
- Will be required to inspect, lift, and move items weighing up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

This description outlines the primary duties and responsibilities of the Quality Control position but is not an exhaustive list. Additional tasks may be assigned based on operational needs.

Work Location: In person

📌 Quality Control Inspector (Dartmouth)
🏢 Mil-Aero Electronics Atlantic
📍 Dartmouth