Aerospace Quality Inspector – First Article & Inspection

Ontic; Creedmoor (NC); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

PTO/holidays

401K

Annual bonus

Flexible working arrangements

Volunteer opportunities

Mental health support

Employee referral program

Job summary

Ontic Engineering and Manufacturing Inc. in Creedmoor, NC, is seeking a hands-on Quality Inspector to join the on-site team reporting to the Quality Manager.

The role focuses on incoming material approval, inspection tests, and strict traceability to customer requirements in a fast-paced aerospace environment. You will perform first article inspections, maintain documentation, and coordinate containment of non-conforming material while using CMP tools (calipers, micrometers) and CMMs as needed.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated expertise in Quality Control Inspection principles and regulatory administration.
• Electronic/Electrical Inspection Methods and Acceptance Criteria (J-STD-001 IPC-A-610 certified).
• General Manufacturing and Assembly Techniques; proficient drawing/schematic reading.
• AS9100, ISO 9001, and ISO 9000 standards; familiarity with CMM for product acceptance.
• Electronic/Electrical Test Techniques; Microsoft Office proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Approve incoming materials by confirming specifications per customer requirements; conduct tests and reject nonconforming items.
• Ensure Purchase Order requirements are met and maintain traceability per company/customer rules.
• Perform First Article Inspections; verify supplier First Articles and maintain vendor files.
• Create and maintain paperwork and technical documentation.
• Containment of non-conforming material and coordinate with internal/external resources to resolve issues.
• Perform electrical and mechanical testing as required.
• Blueprint reading, use of inspection tools (calipers, micrometers); detail-oriented and fast learner.

Skills

Quality control

J-STD-001 IPC-A-610

CMM measurement

Blueprint reading

AS9100 ISO 9001

Electrical testing

Microsoft Office

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Experience in aerospace IPC-610/620

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

CMM

Job description

Ontic Engineering and Manufacturing Inc. in Creedmoor, NC, is seeking a hands-on Quality Inspector to join the on-site team reporting to the Quality Manager.

The role focuses on incoming material approval, inspection tests, and strict traceability to customer requirements in a fast-paced aerospace environment. You will perform first article inspections, maintain documentation, and coordinate containment of non-conforming material while using CMP tools (calipers, micrometers) and CMMs as needed.