Aerospace Quality Inspector - First Article & Lean

GKN Aerospace; Village of Amityville (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

GKN Aerospace in New York seeks an experienced inspector to verify product characteristics and manufacturing documentation through visual, mechanical, automated, and non‑contact inspection methods onsite at a supplier facility.

You will support root‑cause analyses, preventive and corrective actions to reduce non‑conformances, contribute to Lean initiatives, and ensure AS9100 compliance while maintaining strong relationships with internal and external customers.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in inspection methods and following work instructions.
• 1+ years of experience with AS9100 requirements.
• 1+ years of experience with Lean processes and practices.

Responsibilities

• Perform inspections per product work instructions and directions.
• Conduct first-article inspections per site policies and work instructions.
• Support root-cause analysis to reduce non-conformances.
• Maintain positive relationships with internal and external customers.
• Support Lean initiatives to improve production and inspection processes.

Skills

Inspection methods

AS9100 knowledge

Lean processes

Lifting ability

Education

Apprenticeship/Technical Associate's degree

Job description

GKN Aerospace in New York seeks an experienced inspector to verify product characteristics and manufacturing documentation through visual, mechanical, automated, and non‑contact inspection methods onsite at a supplier facility.

You will support root‑cause analyses, preventive and corrective actions to reduce non‑conformances, contribute to Lean initiatives, and ensure AS9100 compliance while maintaining strong relationships with internal and external customers.