Job Title: Quality Inspector

Job Description

We are seeking a skilled Quality Inspector to perform First Article Inspections (AS9102) and Final Inspections as specified in customer purchase orders and internal procedures. The role requires working from engineering blueprints on returns, new parts, and customer specifications.

Responsibilities

• Perform First Article and Final Inspections in accordance with AS9102 standards.
• Assist quality engineering with root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Inspect products and articles with a proficient understanding of ANSI Y14.5 Dimensioning and Tolerancing.
• Report the status of assignments, including completion dates.
• Conduct training for quality and production personnel to maintain product quality and system requirements.
• Support corrective and preventative actions, including follow-up to verify closure.
• Perform receiving and in-process inspections to provide dimensional reports.
• Verify external party material certifications, process certifications, inspection reports, and first article reports against purchase order and specification requirements.
• Support the Quality Policy and Quality Management System, including participation in internal audits.
• Create accurate and detailed discrepancy reports for nonconforming features in support of engineering dispositions.
• Communicate effectively with internal and external parties.
• Assist other quality personnel in completing assigned tasks.

Essential Skills

• AS or BS in engineering or technical field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in a machine shop environment, preferably precision-focused.
• Experience in inspection processes, audits, CAPA, root cause analysis, and First Article Inspections.
• Preferred experience with CMM (PCDIMS is a plus).
• Ability to read and understand detailed, complex engineering drawings for machined parts.
• Strong understanding of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T).
• Excellent communication, reading, and computer skills, particularly in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Good record-keeping skills and organizational abilities.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in aerospace quality assurance standards.
• Capability in quality assurance, quality control, and quality systems.

Work Environment

The position is within the Quality Engineering department, reporting to the Quality Manager. The work is conducted in a clean shop environment, spending 50% of the time on the floor with machinists. Collaboration will be with engineering, machinists, quality personnel, and other departments. The work schedule is Monday to Thursday from 7:00 AM to 4:30 PM, and Friday from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM.