Aerospace Quality Inspector - 1st Shift, Precision QC

Héroux-Devtek

Livonia (MI)

On-site

USD 65,000 - 95,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental & Vision

HSA/FSA options

401(k) with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Paid holidays

Wellness program

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Beaver Aerospace & Defense, a Héroux-Devtek company in Livonia, MI, seeks a seasoned Quality Inspector on 1st shift to inspect high-precision aerospace components against tight tolerances. You will perform FAI, CTQ, and final inspections, operate CMM with Calipso, read blueprints, and document NCRs while interfacing with customers and inspectors.

Candidates must have 5+ years QA experience, GD&T knowledge, AS9100/ISO9001, ITAR eligibility, and strong attention to detail; overtime and weekend

Qualifications

Minimum 5 years of quality assurance and inspection experience in a precision manufacturing environment.
Strong working knowledge of GD&T per ASME Y14.5.
Proficiency with CMM operation, including Calipso software.
Demonstrated proficiency reading blueprints and complex engineering drawings.
Hands-on experience with calipers, micrometers, height gages, and other inspection tools.
Working understanding of AS9100 and ISO 9001 quality management systems.
Experience inspecting tight tolerances (.0001″ or tighter).
Ability to work 1st shift, with flexibility on start time, plus overtime and weekends as production demands.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Basic PC and data entry skills.
Must meet ITAR eligibility requirements.

Responsibilities

Inspect product against engineering drawings and work instructions across machining processes including Lathe, Milling, Drilling, Deep Hole, OD/ID Grinding, Thread Grinding, and NDT.
Perform First Article (FAI), Critical-to-Quality (CTQ), receiving, in-process, floor, and final inspections.
Set up and operate CMM (Calipso software), calipers, micrometers, height gages, and other industry-standard precision measurement equipment.
Inspect to tolerances ranging from .00001″ to .00005.
Maintain the gauge calibration system — verify due dates and condition, coordinate third-party calibration, and ensure out-of-cal gages are removed from service.
Generate and distribute detailed, legible Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs).
Communicating quality issues clearly and thoroughly across shifts — handoff communication is critical.
Interface professionally with customers, source inspectors, and government inspectors during on-site visits and product reviews.
Prioritize inspection workload across multiple active jobs and balance high-stakes ship decisions with quality integrity.
Complete documentation required for traceability, compliance, and shipping.
Perform internal audits assigned.
Work to and uphold the Beaver Quality System procedures.