Quality Inspector - Incoming Quality Control

Dheya; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

AirQ is seeking an experienced Quality Inspector for Incoming Quality Control to ensure conformity, traceability, and timely release of incoming materials and components for UAVs.

The role covers raw materials, purchased parts, and outsourced components with a focus on AS9100 compliance and supplier collaboration. Requires 2+ years in incoming inspection and aerospace exposure.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of hands-on experience in incoming/receiving inspection or quality control.
• Experience in aerospace or regulated manufacturing is preferred.
• Good understanding of engineering drawings, GD&T, specifications and material certifications.
• Knowledge of material traceability, sampling plans and QMS/ERP systems.
• AS9100 Internal Auditor or ISO 9001 certification is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Perform visual and dimensional inspection of incoming materials and components.
• Verify supplier documentation including Certificates of Conformance, test reports, and inspection reports.
• Inspect metallic and composite parts for dimensional, surface, and material defects.
• Raise and manage NCRs and SCARs and support corrective actions.
• Monitor supplier quality performance and identify recurring defects.
• Support internal, supplier and external quality audits.

Skills

Blueprint Reading

Precision Measuring

AS9100

NCR

MRB

FAI

GD&T

Supplier QA

Documentation

Education

Mechanical, Aerospace, Materials, Manufacturing Engineering degree

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Height Gauges

CMM

Job description

Quality Inspector - Incoming Quality Control

Incoming Material Inspection Blueprint Reading Precision Measuring Instruments AS9100 Non-Conformance Reporting (NCR) Quality Documentation Visual Inspection Techniques GD&T Aerospace Quality Standards Material Review Board (MRB) Process Microsoft Excel Technical Communication Root Cause Analysis Supplier Quality Assurance

AirQ is looking for an experienced Quality Inspector - Incoming Quality Control to support our quality function and ensure the conformity, traceability, and timely release of incoming materials and components for our unmanned aerial systems.

The role will oversee incoming inspection activities covering raw materials, purchased parts, outsourced components, and both metallic and composite materials, ensuring compliance with engineering drawings, specifications, purchase order requirements, and applicable quality standards.

The successful candidate will also support supplier quality activities, non-conformance management, material traceability, inspection documentation, and continuous improvement initiatives to maintain the highest standards of quality across AirQ's manufacturing operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform visual and dimensional inspection of incoming materials and components.
• Verify supplier documentation including Certificates of Conformance, material test reports, and inspection reports.
• Inspect metallic and composite parts for dimensional, surface, and material defects.
• Use precision measuring equipment such as calipers, micrometers, height gauges and CMM where applicable.
• Verify part number, revision, quantity, batch/lot and serial traceability.
• Raise and manage NCRs and SCARs and support corrective actions.
• Support MRB, FAI and supplier validation activities.
• Monitor supplier quality performance and identify recurring defects.
• Support internal, supplier and external quality audits.
• Ensure compliance with AS9100 and customer quality requirements.

Requirements

• Diploma/Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, Materials, Manufacturing Engineering, or equivalent technical qualification.
• 2+ years of hands-on experience in incoming/receiving inspection or quality control.
• Experience in aerospace or regulated manufacturing is preferred.
• Experience inspecting metallic and composite parts is highly desirable.
• Good understanding of engineering drawings, GD&T, specifications and material certifications.
• Hands-on experience with precision measuring and material testing equipment.
• Knowledge of material traceability, sampling plans and QMS/ERP systems.
• AS9100 Internal Auditor or ISO 9001 certification is an advantage.

What We're Looking For

• Strong attention to detail and precision.
• Strong documentation and reporting skills.
• Effective communication with suppliers, procurement and engineering teams.
• Integrity and objectivity in inspection decisions.
• Ability to manage multiple inspections and priorities.

If you have experience in aerospace quality inspection, supplier quality, metallic/composite inspection, and incoming quality control, we'd love to hear from you.

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