At least 5 years
This role is STARs-friendly: Skilled Through Alternative Routes.
73% STARs in role.
Job Title: Quality Inspection Supervisor / Lead Inspector
Job Description
This hands-on quality leadership role is based in a precision machining and manufacturing environment, where you will oversee inspection activities while remaining actively involved in daily technical work. You will supervise inspection functions, coordinate department workloads, and ensure precision-machined parts meet customer and engineering requirements before shipment. The position requires a strong machining and manufacturing experience, advanced blueprint reading skills, solid GD&T knowledge, and extensive experience with precision inspection equipment. You will work closely with machinists, engineers, and production personnel to support AS9100 and ISO quality requirements and to maintain a robust quality system.
Responsibilities
- Perform detailed in-process and final inspections on precision-machined parts to verify compliance with customer and engineering requirements.
- Read and interpret blueprints and engineering drawings to confirm dimensional accuracy and part conformance.
- Verify dimensions and tolerances using appropriate inspection methods and ensure all measurements meet specified criteria.
- Use precision measuring equipment such as micrometers, calipers, height gauges, indicators, bore gauges, optical comparators, and surface plates to inspect parts.
- Supervise inspection activities within the department, including assigning work and overseeing daily inspection tasks.
- Schedule and coordinate the inspection department workload to meet production deadlines and customer delivery requirements.
- Train, mentor, and support inspectors, helping them develop stronger inspection, documentation, and problem-solving skills.
- Work closely with machinists, programmers, engineers, and production personnel to resolve quality issues and support manufacturing operations.
- Support and maintain AS9100 and ISO quality requirements by following established procedures and contributing to continuous improvement of the quality system.
- Participate in quality initiatives, including Statistical Process Control (SPC), root cause analysis, corrective actions, and process improvements.
- Assist with document control related to inspection records, quality reports, and compliance documentation.
- Support production by providing timely feedback on nonconformances and recommending corrective and preventive actions.
- Coordinate and perform mechanical inspections to ensure parts meet all customer, engineering, and regulatory requirements.
- Help prioritize inspection activities based on production needs, customer priorities, and internal quality goals.
- Engage in hands-on quality leadership by balancing technical inspection work with supervisory and coordination responsibilities.
Essential Skills
- 5+ years of quality inspection and metrology experience in a manufacturing or precision machining environment.
- Strong knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) and its application in precision manufacturing.
- Advanced blueprint and engineering drawing reading skills, including the ability to interpret complex dimensions and tolerances.
- Solid manufacturing and machining experience, ideally with exposure to CNC machining and precision manufacturing processes.
- Practical experience with Statistical Process Control (SPC) to monitor processes and identify trends before defects occur.
- Proficiency in using precision measurement tools such as micrometers, calipers, height gauges, indicators, bore gauges, optical comparators, and surface plates.
- Demonstrated leadership capabilities, including supervising inspection functions, assigning work, and prioritizing workload.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while managing multiple tasks and deadlines.
- Experience performing mechanical inspection of precision-machined parts to ensure they meet customer and engineering requirements.
- Comfort working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment supporting aerospace, defense, CNC machining, or precision manufacturing quality operations.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
- Experience operating Coordinate Measuring Machines (CMM).
- Experience programming CMMs for automated inspection routines.
- Experience in performing First Article Inspections (FAI).
- Familiarity with AS9100 documentation and associated quality system requirements.
- Experience with ISO 9001 auditing and internal quality audits.
- Hands-on involvement in root cause analysis and implementation of corrective actions (CAPA).
- PPAP (Production Part Approval Process) experience.
- Supplier quality experience, including working with external vendors on quality issues.
- Knowledge of calibration processes for measurement and inspection equipment.
- Exposure to Lean Manufacturing principles and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Experience using Minitab or similar statistical software for quality reporting and data analysis.
- Experience in quality reporting, including preparing and maintaining inspection and performance metrics.
- Experience in aerospace, defense, CNC machining, or precision manufacturing quality environments is highly beneficial.
Why Work Here?
You will join a stable, long-term manufacturing organization with a strong and established customer base, providing a secure and reliable career path. The company offers genuine opportunities to grow within the organization, develop leadership capabilities, and expand your exposure to quality systems and process improvements. You will have the ability to make a meaningful impact on quality performance and inspection operations, with visibility across the business. The workplace culture is collaborative and supportive, where employees are treated as important contributors to overall success and provided with the personal protective equipment they need. Employees receive pay if the facility shuts down due to weather, reflecting a people-focused approach and commitment to employee well-being. Unlike many larger corporations, this role allows you to remain deeply involved in hands-on technical work while still advancing your leadership responsibilities.
Work Environment
This role is based in a precision machining and manufacturing facility that supports aerospace and industrial customers. The environment includes CNC machining centers, precision manufacturing equipment, dedicated inspection labs, and quality stations integrated within production areas. You will work in a fast-paced manufacturing setting that combines hands-on inspection work, department coordination, production support, and quality leadership responsibilities. Daily interactions include close collaboration with machinists, engineers, programmers, production personnel, and management. The position is ideal for someone who enjoys being on the shop floor, working directly with parts and inspection tools, and leading people without transitioning into a purely administrative or desk-bound role. All required personal protective equipment (PPE) is provided to support a safe and professional work environment.
Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract to Hire position based out of Bellingham, MA.
Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $40.00 - $45.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job
classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be
subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits
available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
This is a fully onsite position in Bellingham,MA.
Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Jul 29, 2026.
About Aerotek
Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.
Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Massachusetts Lie Detector:
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.
Posting ID: JP-006157585