Aerospace Quality Inspector: GD&T & First Article

W3Global; Cromwell (CT); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

W3Global is seeking a Quality Bench Inspector for an aerospace manufacturer to ensure parts, materials, and documentation meet customer, engineering, and internal quality requirements.

The role involves inspecting incoming, in-process, and finished components using visual, dimensional, and layout methods, reading blueprints and certifications, and performing First Article Inspections with proper documentation. Proficiency with Excel and inspection software is preferred.

Qualifications

• 2-8 years of inspection experience in aerospace or precision manufacturing.
• Strong GD&T, blueprint interpretation, and dimensional-layout inspection skills.
• Ability to assess manufacturing processes and apply practical shop math.
• Effective communication, analytical, and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel; experience with InspectionXpert or Net-Inspect is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Inspect incoming, in-process, and completed components through visual, dimensional, and layout inspection methods.
• Read blueprints, operation sheets, purchase orders, and certifications to verify part compliance.
• Complete first-piece and First Article Inspections and document results using inspection method sheets.
• Review special-process certifications and maintain accurate quality records.
• Use inspection software, including InspectionXpert or Net-Inspect, as applicable.

Skills

GD&T

Blueprint interpretation

Dimensional-layout inspection

Shop math

Communication

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Excel proficiency

Tools

InspectionXpert

Net-Inspect

Job description

W3Global is seeking a Quality Bench Inspector for an aerospace manufacturer to ensure parts, materials, and documentation meet customer, engineering, and internal quality requirements.

The role involves inspecting incoming, in-process, and finished components using visual, dimensional, and layout methods, reading blueprints and certifications, and performing First Article Inspections with proper documentation. Proficiency with Excel and inspection software is preferred.