Aerospace QA Technician – Inspections & Certification

Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense; Simsbury (CT); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Retirement benefits

Paid time off and holidays

Life and disability insurance

Employee assistance and wellness

Incentive compensation eligibility

Job summary

Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense Company in Simsbury, CT is seeking a Quality Assurance Technician (Inspector) to verify and certify components and assemblies. You will perform in-process and final inspections, maintain records, and uphold safety standards while contributing to a team-focused environment.

The role requires 5+ years in a technical/aerospace setting, strong GD&T and inspection tool skills, and the ability to read military specifications.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required with 5+ years in a technical/aerospace setting.
• Experience using inspection tools (calipers, micrometers, indicators).
• Knowledge of ISO/AS procedures is a plus.
• Ability to read and interpret prints with GD&T.
• Read and understand military specifications and industry standards.
• Strong English reading/writing and communication with management.
• Detail oriented, proactive, and able to adapt to priorities.

Responsibilities

• Verify products and certification packages against requirements.
• Perform in-process and final inspection of components and assemblies.
• Maintain accurate, neat inspection records.
• Keep work area organized and follow safety guidelines.
• Collaborate within a team to meet department goals.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Attention to detail

Reading comprehension

Communication skills

Self-starter

MS Office basics

GD&T knowledge

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Drop indicators

Shadow graphs

GD&T interpretation tools

Job description

Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense Company in Simsbury, CT is seeking a Quality Assurance Technician (Inspector) to verify and certify components and assemblies. You will perform in-process and final inspections, maintain records, and uphold safety standards while contributing to a team-focused environment.

The role requires 5+ years in a technical/aerospace setting, strong GD&T and inspection tool skills, and the ability to read military specifications.