Quality Inspector

Perform dimensional inspections using micrometers, calipers, height gauges, bore gauges, pin gauges, thread gauges, and other precision measurement equipment. Collaborate with Quality, Manufacturing Engineering, Production, and customer teams to resolve quality issues and support on-time delivery.

Job Description:
We are seeking a hands-on Aerospace Quality Inspector to ensure precision aerospace components and assemblies meet engineering drawings, dimensional requirements, customer specifications, and applicable quality standards.
Key Responsibilities:

• Perform incoming, in-process, first article, and final inspections of aerospace parts and assemblies.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, specifications, and work instructions.
• Apply GD&T principles to evaluate component dimensions and tolerances.
• Perform dimensional inspections using micrometers, calipers, height gauges, bore gauges, pin gauges, thread gauges, and other precision measurement equipment.
• Verify product conformity, workmanship, dimensions, material condition, and configuration.
• Complete First Article Inspection (FAI) and related quality documentation.
• Identify, document, and communicate nonconforming materials and inspection discrepancies.
• Support Client/MRB, root-cause analysis, and corrective-action activities.
• Maintain accurate inspection records and product traceability.
• Verify that inspection equipment is properly calibrated and suitable for use.
• Collaborate with Quality, Manufacturing Engineering, Production, and customer teams to resolve quality issues and support on-time delivery.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• 2+ years of hands-on quality inspection experience in aerospace, aviation, precision machining, or a similar manufacturing environment.
• Strong blueprint and engineering drawing interpretation skills.
• Working knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T).
• Experience using precision measurement and inspection equipment.
• Strong attention to detail and documentation accuracy.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, customer-facing manufacturing environment.
• Basic computer skills for drawings, specifications, quality records, and manufacturing systems.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Aerospace or aircraft component inspection experience.
• Familiarity with AS9100 quality systems.
• AS9102 / First Article Inspection (FAI) experience.
• CMM or advanced dimensional inspection experience.
• Experience with Client/MRB processes.
• Knowledge of metrology, calibration, and product traceability.
• Precision machining or turbine/engine component inspection experience.
• Technical certificate or associate degree in Quality, Manufacturing, Machining, Metrology, or a related discipline.