Aerospace QA Inspector II — Process Quality Lead

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

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Health Coverage

401(k) Plan with match

PTO and holidays

Tuition reimbursement program

Well-being programs

Job summary

Cirrus Aircraft Ltd. in Duluth, Minnesota seeks a Quality Assurance Inspector 2 to ensure aerospace products, systems, and processes meet engineering, regulatory, and customer requirements through advanced inspection and continuous improvement leadership.

This role drives quality excellence, defect prevention, and cost reduction across manufacturing operations. You will lead QA activities, interpret drawings, perform audits, manage NCRs, and collaborate with engineering and manufacturing to

Qualifications

• GED/HS Diploma is required.
• Familiarity with aerospace standards (AS9100, NADCAP, FAA) and inspection tools.
• Minimum 2 years in aerospace QA/QC.
• Reading engineering drawings and blueprints.
• Knowledge of QMS and inspection software.
• Stress management and multi-project handling.

Responsibilities

• Read, interpret, and inspect to engineering drawings, specifications, procedures, and manufacturing requirements.
• Verify product, process, and documentation compliance with customer, engineering, and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain inspection records, non-conformance reports, corrective actions, and quality documentation.
• Lead quality control activities for assigned products and processes.
• Support root cause analysis and corrective action implementation.
• Communicate quality findings to manufacturing and leadership.

Skills

QA inspection

Reading drawings

Auditing

Root cause analysis

Education

GED/HS Diploma

Tools

Micrometers

Calipers

CMMs

QMS software

Job description

Cirrus Aircraft Ltd. in Duluth, Minnesota seeks a Quality Assurance Inspector 2 to ensure aerospace products, systems, and processes meet engineering, regulatory, and customer requirements through advanced inspection and continuous improvement leadership.

This role drives quality excellence, defect prevention, and cost reduction across manufacturing operations. You will lead QA activities, interpret drawings, perform audits, manage NCRs, and collaborate with engineering and manufacturing to