Aerospace Quality Inspector: GD&T, CMM & FAI (Swing)

Vanderhorst Brothers, Inc.; Fife (WA); On-site; USD 34,440 - 61,992; Full time

Job summary

RTCA is a precision aerospace and defense manufacturer based in Fife, WA. The Quality Inspector role is a full-time, on-site position responsible for dimensional and visual inspections of materials and components to ensure adherence to drawings and standards.

Responsibilities include interpreting ASME Y14.5 GD&T, maintaining accurate records, supporting FAI activities, and collaborating with Production, Engineering, and Quality teams to drive containment and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Experience performing dimensional and visual inspections.
• Familiarity with AS9100 and ISO quality standards.
• Ability to interpret drawings and manufacturing plans.
• Strong documentation and record-keeping skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform inspections on raw materials, in-process parts, assemblies, and finished components.
• Interpret engineering drawings and ASME Y14.5 GD&T requirements.
• Verify calibration status of inspection tools.
• Maintain inspection records and traceability documentation.
• Support First Article Inspection (FAI) activities.
• Identify nonconforming conditions and coordinate with teams for containment.
• Participate in corrective actions and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Communicate findings to internal teams and customers.
• Support audits and quality system compliance.

Skills

Dimensional inspection

ASME Y14.5 GD&T

Quality documentation

Measurement tools

Tools

Micrometers

Calipers

Bore gauges

Height gauges

Surface plates

Optical comparators

Job description

RTCA is a precision aerospace and defense manufacturer based in Fife, WA. The Quality Inspector role is a full-time, on-site position responsible for dimensional and visual inspections of materials and components to ensure adherence to drawings and standards.

Responsibilities include interpreting ASME Y14.5 GD&T, maintaining accurate records, supporting FAI activities, and collaborating with Production, Engineering, and Quality teams to drive containment and continuous improvement.