Aerospace QA Inspector II – NDT & Process Improvement

Cirrus Aircraft Ltd.; Duluth, Northern (MN, KY); Hybrid; USD 29,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Health Coverage

Employer-Paid Coverages

Flexible Spending Accounts

Well-being programs

401(k) Plan: Dollar-for-dollar match

PTO hours

Paid holidays

Paid parental leave

Career development

Exclusive discounts

Job summary

Cirrus Aircraft Ltd. is seeking an experienced quality professional to ensure aerospace components and assemblies meet strict regulatory and customer requirements.

The role focuses on advanced quality control, NDT inspections, audits, and corrective action leadership to improve first-pass yield and reduce defects across cross-functional teams. Responsibilities include interpreting drawings, performing NDT activities, maintaining records, and guiding MRB and change management actions.

Qualifications

• AAS in Non-Destructive Testing, Quality Assurance, or related field preferred.
• Minimum two years of aerospace quality assurance, quality control, or inspection experience preferred.
• Certifications such as ASNT UT/VT/ST, CQI, or equivalent are a plus.
• Knowledge of AS9100, NADCAP, FAA regulations, and aerospace manufacturing processes.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and technical documentation.
• Knowledge of quality management systems, inspection methods, and quality tools.
• Strong leadership, facilitation, coaching, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Read, interpret, and inspect to engineering drawings, procedures, specifications, and manufacturing requirements.
• Perform nondestructive testing activities, equipment calibration verification, and inspection activities per approved technical references.
• Interpret and evaluate NDT results and determine product acceptance or rejection.
• Maintain detailed inspection records, non-conformance reports, and corrective action documentation.
• Communicate findings and quality concerns to manufacturing, engineering, and management teams.
• Conduct audits of manufacturing processes, equipment, and quality systems.
• Identify, document, and report non-conformances and support root cause and corrective action activities.
• Participate as a member of MRB, corrective action, and change management activities.
• Assist management in assigning First Article and audit activities.
• Apply quality control methods to monitor process capability, verify product conformity, identify recurring defect trends, and recommend corrective actions that improve yield and reduce rework.
• Use data-driven quality tools, including root cause analysis, defect tracking, audit findings, and inspection history, to drive measurable improvements in safety, quality, delivery, cost, and customer satisfaction.
• Actively participate in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance quality, manufacturing processes, productivity, and safety.
• Operate independently and objectively while supporting process improvement, standardization, and change management efforts.
• Coach and support manufacturing personnel in defining and implementing continuous improvement actions.
• Identify and champion cross-functional continuous improvement projects spanning multiple departments.
• Provide leadership in structured problem-solving efforts to improve safety, quality, delivery, productivity, and cost performance.
• Serve as a senior quality resource by mentoring inspectors and production personnel, supporting decision-making on complex quality issues, and escalating risks with clear technical justification.
• Demonstrate leadership qualities and act as a quality resource for manufacturing teams.
• Ensure compliance with work instructions, quality procedures, regulatory requirements, and 6S principles.
• Document quality improvements, cost avoidance, defect reduction, and process efficiency gains to demonstrate the business value of the role and support appropriate compensation alignment.
• Maintain clean and orderly work areas and use required PPE.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Job description

Cirrus Aircraft Ltd. is seeking an experienced quality professional to ensure aerospace components and assemblies meet strict regulatory and customer requirements.

The role focuses on advanced quality control, NDT inspections, audits, and corrective action leadership to improve first-pass yield and reduce defects across cross-functional teams. Responsibilities include interpreting drawings, performing NDT activities, maintaining records, and guiding MRB and change management actions.