Aerospace Quality Inspector - First Article & Calibration

PDS Defense, Inc.; Foley (AL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

PDS Defense, Inc. in Foley, AL is seeking a Quality specialist to inspect and document hardware within a manufacturing environment. The role emphasizes First Article Inspections, calibrations, and adherence to QA procedures to prevent non-conformities.

You will work variable shifts, pass color/vision tests, and support aerospace quality programs while coordinating with the team to resolve issues and maintain product conformance.

Qualifications

• Typically requires HS diploma (or equivalent, e.g. G.E.D. in the US) or vocational/technical education in related discipline with a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience.
• Experience performing manufacturing or product inspections using blueprints and specifications.
• Experience performing measurements with precision measurement tools, such as micrometers and calipers.

Responsibilities

• Ability to work varying shifts, or overtime as required.
• You will need to pass a color/vision test.
• Inspection of Electrical activity and electrical processes.
• Perform detailed product inspections on in process and finished goods, including but not limited to First Article Inspections.
• Document characteristics of products accurately and with technical detail.
• Initiate Quality Notifications for any non-conforming products.
• Apply quality assurance procedures and requirements to the inspection of hardware and to document reviews.
• Identify any potential quality issues early and help to prevent their occurrence.
• Communicate effectively to other Collins Aerospace personnel any quality issues needing resolution.
• Monitor and utilize calibrated measuring instruments.
• Safely Preform other duties as assigned

Skills

Attention to detail

Reading blueprints

Quality mindset

Communication

Education

HS diploma or GED

Tools

SAP

Micrometers

Calipers

Job description

PDS Defense, Inc. in Foley, AL is seeking a Quality specialist to inspect and document hardware within a manufacturing environment. The role emphasizes First Article Inspections, calibrations, and adherence to QA procedures to prevent non-conformities.

You will work variable shifts, pass color/vision tests, and support aerospace quality programs while coordinating with the team to resolve issues and maintain product conformance.