Aerospace Dimensional Inspection Lead

GKN Aerospace; Cromwell (CT); On-site; USD 86,000 - 107,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

15 days Paid Time Off

Medical Insurance

Vision Insurance

Short Term Disability (STD)

Long Term Disability (LTD)

Life Insurance

Optional Life Insurance

Optional Dependent Life Insurance

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Health Care Savings Account (HSA)

401(k) Retirement Savings Plan

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Voluntary Critical Illness Insurance

Voluntary Hospital Indemnity Insurance

Voluntary Accident Insurance

Voluntary Identity Theft Insurance

Voluntary Legal Services

Job summary

GKN Aerospace in Wallingford, CT, seeks a Dimensional Inspection Supervisor to lead inspectors, plan and prioritize inspections, and drive GD&T compliance. You will guide measurement activities, coordinate with Quality Engineering and Manufacturing, and ensure calibration readiness and traceability across the inspection area.

The role emphasizes root cause analysis, continuous improvement, and safe, compliant operations for high-quality aerospace components.

Qualifications

• High school or technical school graduate; two years engineering/technical college preferred.
• Experience with aerospace quality systems, AS9100.
• Familiarity with AS9102 first article inspection requirements.
• Experience with CMM programming or measurement system improvement.
• Root cause analysis and corrective action experience.
• Technical degree, metrology training, or quality certification.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coach dimensional inspectors, assignments and performance feedback.
• Plan inspection coverage for incoming, in-process, first article and final inspections.
• Ensure inspection methods interpret drawings, GD&T, and customer requirements.
• Oversee CMMs, manual measuring equipment, fixtures and metrology tools.
• Review results for accuracy, traceability; escalate discrepancies and support disposition.
• Investigate dimensional issues with quality engineering, manufacturing, and engineering.
• Maintain calibration status and equipment readiness in the inspection area.
• Monitor workload and performance; drive improvements to reduce escapes.
• Promote safety, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Comply with safety and hazardous materials handling requirements.
• Perform process and product audits and prepare inspection reports.
• Communicate ideas and issues to supervisory staff; maintain clean work area.
• Adhere to HR policies and ensure fair, productive, safe workplace.
• Comply with contract policies for government work and related responsibilities.
• Perform other assignments as directed.

Skills

Supervision

Team development

Inspection planning

Communication

Education

High School or technical school graduate

Tools

CMM programming

Measurement system improvement

Job description

GKN Aerospace in Wallingford, CT, seeks a Dimensional Inspection Supervisor to lead inspectors, plan and prioritize inspections, and drive GD&T compliance. You will guide measurement activities, coordinate with Quality Engineering and Manufacturing, and ensure calibration readiness and traceability across the inspection area.

The role emphasizes root cause analysis, continuous improvement, and safe, compliant operations for high-quality aerospace components.