Aerospace Quality Inspector — CMM & GD&T Expert

Phoenix Manufacturing, Inc.; Enfield (CT); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Phoenix Manufacturing, Inc. is seeking a Quality Inspector to join our aerospace-focused Quality Department.

You will perform dimensional, layout, and first article inspections using CMMs and other precision tools, ensuring products meet print specifications and customer requirements. You will work in a fast-paced team environment, document results, support corrective actions, and assist with audits, training others on inspection methods, and maintaining quality records to uphold ITAR-compliant

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent Education required.
• Minimum of two (2) years of Manufacturing and Quality Control experience in Aerospace or other complex manufacturing industry with exacting/demanding requirements.
• Preferred CMM Operator using Mitutoyo proficient with PC-DMIS, mCOSMO, or Calypso.
• Strong knowledge of GD&T, reading blueprints and the ability to interpret them accurately.
• Experience working in AS9100 / ISO 9001 quality systems in a manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform inspection of dimensional, layout, assemblies, and fixtures or gauges using a CMM or other appropriate measuring devices.
• Inspect first piece, in-process, and finished products including first article by conducting visual and measurement tests; setting up and running CMMs to perform inspection processes; documenting and communicating required corrections and ensuring defective product is not delivered to the customer.
• Process and store CMM or manual inspection data in electronic and printed formats with internal standard work.
• Ensure that standard procedures are followed in all aspects of work, ensuring documentation is accurate and complete.
• Provide training in the use of the CMM and inspection instruments, as needed.
• Inspect parts independently with a high level of integrity to verify product conformance to engineering drawings, specifications, and industry standards.
• Work from shop routers, operation sheets, blueprints, and other specifications to ensure that all manufactured parts or materials are in full compliance.
• Perform receiving inspection from outside suppliers, as needed.
• Perform certification review, material verifications, and visual inspection for compliance.
• Prevent the recurrence of nonconformities by identification, segregation, and reporting the corrective action to the appropriate leadership in accordance with procedures.
• Regular verbal or written communication to internal stakeholders utilizing both electronic and analog systems.
• Maintain a clean work environment and adhere to safety and regulatory requirements.

Skills

GD&T knowledge

Blueprint reading

Lean manufacturing

Team player

Microsoft Office

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Mitutoyo CMM

PC-DMIS

Global Shop ERP

Job description

Phoenix Manufacturing, Inc. is seeking a Quality Inspector to join our aerospace-focused Quality Department.

You will perform dimensional, layout, and first article inspections using CMMs and other precision tools, ensuring products meet print specifications and customer requirements. You will work in a fast-paced team environment, document results, support corrective actions, and assist with audits, training others on inspection methods, and maintaining quality records to uphold ITAR-compliant