Quality Inspector, Aerospace Industry

Job Title: Quality Inspector, Aerospace Industry

Location:

Garden City, NY, US, 11530

Business Unit: Treitler FMH

Posting Date: Oct 29, 2026

Job Description:

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 7:00 AM-3:30 PM (eligible for overtime)

AMETEK Hughes-Treitler is seeking an experienced Quality Inspector to support our aerospace manufacturing operations. In this role, you will perform first-piece, in-process, and final inspections of precision components and assemblies to ensure compliance with engineering drawings, specifications, and quality requirements.

The ideal candidate has hands-on mechanical inspection experience in an aerospace or precision manufacturing environment, a strong understanding of Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T), and experience operating and/or programming Coordinate Measuring Machines (CMMs) using PC-DMIS.

Key Responsibilities

• Read and interpret aerospace engineering drawings, specifications, and technical requirements, including GD&T and Maximum Material Condition (MMC).
• Perform first-piece, in-process, and final inspections of detail parts and assemblies.
• Inspect components using precision measuring equipment, including calipers, micrometers, height gauges, CMMs, and other inspection instruments.
• Program and/or operate Coordinate Measuring Machines (CMMs) using PC-DMIS.
• Prepare, complete, and maintain accurate inspection records and reports.
• Perform hardness testing as required.
• Collect, record, and tabulate inspection data for Statistical Process Control (SPC).
• Review supplier First Article Inspection Reports (FAIRs) and prepare First Article Inspection documentation in accordance with AS9102 requirements.
• Verify applicable drawing and specification requirements related to special processes, including heat treatment, welding, and non-destructive testing (NDT).
• Follow established quality procedures, work instructions, and inspection requirements.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 3-5 years of mechanical inspection experience, preferably within aerospace or another precision manufacturing environment.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and GD&T.
• Working knowledge of standard precision measuring and inspection equipment.
• Experience operating and/or programming CMM equipment.
• PC-DMIS programming skills.
• Working knowledge of applicable MIL, NAS, MS, AMS, AWS, and AS specifications and standards.
• Familiarity with special-process requirements, including heat treatment, welding, and non-destructive testing.
• Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Excel and Word.

Preferred Qualifications

• Post-secondary education or technical training in mathematics, engineering, metrology, inspection techniques, manufacturing technology, or a related field.
• Previous aerospace manufacturing inspection experience.
• Experience preparing or reviewing AS9102 First Article Inspection Reports.

Due to the nature of our business programs and products, applicants must have the legal right to work in the US and additionally must be legally authorized to access export-controlled information and source code.

Compensation

Employee Type: Hourly

Currency: USD

Salary Minimum: 60,000

Salary Maximum: 60,000

Incentive: No

Disclaimer: Where a specific pay range is noted, it is a good faith estimate at the time of this posting. The actual salary offered will be based on experience, skills, qualifications, market / business considerations, and geographic location.

For more information on AMETEKs competitive benefits, please click here.

AMETEK, Inc. is a leading global provider of industrial technology solutions serving a diverse set of attractive niche markets with annual sales over $7.5 billion.

AMETEK is committed to making a safer, sustainable, and more productive world a reality. We use differentiated technology solutions to solve our customers' most complex challenges. We employ 22,000 colleagues, in 35 countries, that are grounded by our core values: Ethics and Integrity, Respect for the Individual, Inclusion, Teamwork, and Social Responsibility. AMETEK is a component of the S&P 500. Visit https://www.ametek.com/careers for more information.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. Individuals who need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process should call 1 (866) 263-8359.

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