Aerospace QA Inspector: NDT & Process Improvement

Cirrus; Duluth (MN); On-site; USD 29,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Health Coverage: Medical

Employer-Paid Coverages: Group term, L

Flexible Spending Accounts: FSA and HS

Well-being programs and EAP

401(k) Plan: Matches up to 5% after 90

Job summary

Cirrus in Duluth, MN is seeking a senior quality professional to ensure aerospace components meet regulatory and customer requirements through advanced quality control, NDT, audits, and continuous improvement. You will lead root-cause analysis, document non-conformances, and drive action to reduce defects and improve first-pass yield.

You will mentor inspectors and collaborate with manufacturing, engineering, and management to strengthen quality systems, compliance, and cost performance while

Qualifications

• AAS or higher in NDT, QA, or related field.
• Minimum two years aerospace quality assurance, quality control, or inspection experience preferred.
• ASNT UT/VT/ST certifications or CQI are a plus.
• Knowledge of AS9100, NADCAP, FAA regulations.
• Ability to read engineering drawings and technical documentation.
• Knowledge of quality management systems and tools.
• Strong leadership and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with continuous improvement initiatives.

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.

Skills

NDT inspections

Quality control

Root cause analysis

Continuous improvement

Auditing

Leadership

Documentation

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

AAS in Non-Destructive Testing, Quality Assurance, or related field

Job description

Cirrus in Duluth, MN is seeking a senior quality professional to ensure aerospace components meet regulatory and customer requirements through advanced quality control, NDT, audits, and continuous improvement. You will lead root-cause analysis, document non-conformances, and drive action to reduce defects and improve first-pass yield.

You will mentor inspectors and collaborate with manufacturing, engineering, and management to strengthen quality systems, compliance, and cost performance while