Aerospace Quality Inspector – Contract-to-Hire

recruitAbility; Marlborough (MA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly rate

Contract-to-hire opportunity

Job summary

Our client in Marlborough, MA is seeking a hands-on Quality Assurance Inspector to inspect aerospace components, raw materials, and completed hardware for compliance with drawings and aerospace standards.

You will work with Quality, manufacturing, and Quality Engineering to identify non-conformances and ensure thorough documentation throughout production. This is a 6-month contract-to-hire role in a high-reliability environment.

Qualifications

• 3–5+ years of dedicated Quality Control or Quality Assurance inspection experience.
• Experience within the aerospace, defense, or military manufacturing sectors.
• Hands-on background inspecting mechanical components and manufactured hardware using precision measuring instruments.
• Ability to read and accurately interpret complex mechanical drawings, technical specifications, and purchase order requirements.
• Familiarity with generating non-conformance reports and managing inspection data within an ERP system.

Responsibilities

• Perform receiving, in-process, and final inspections on aerospace components, raw materials, and mechanical assemblies.
• Utilize calipers, micrometers, and durometers to inspect components against drawings and specs.
• Witness and verify critical hardware assembly processes, including precise torque operations.
• Identify hardware defects, document non-conforming materials, and generate NCRs in the ERP system.
• Collaborate with Quality Engineers, fellow inspectors, and shop-floor teams to resolve inspection issues quickly.
• Maintain precise inspection records and ensure compliance with applicable aerospace standards.

Skills

Hands-on inspection

Blueprint reading

Precision measurement

NCR documentation

ERP data entry

Cross-functional collaboration

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Durometers

Job description

Our client in Marlborough, MA is seeking a hands-on Quality Assurance Inspector to inspect aerospace components, raw materials, and completed hardware for compliance with drawings and aerospace standards.

You will work with Quality, manufacturing, and Quality Engineering to identify non-conformances and ensure thorough documentation throughout production. This is a 6-month contract-to-hire role in a high-reliability environment.