Aerospace Quality Inspector I

Edge Autonomy; Ann Arbor (MI); On-site; USD 28,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Matching 401(k)

Paid PTO

Paid holidays

Medical, vision, and dental insurance

Group Short-Term Disability

Group Long-Term Disability

HSA and FSA Options

Critical Care Plan

Accident Care Plan

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Job summary

Redwire Defense Tech is hiring a Quality Inspector I in Ann Arbor, MI to perform receiving, in-process, and final inspections of parts and assemblies in an AS9100-certified environment. The role involves documenting results, identifying nonconforming material, and supporting the site quality system under close supervision.

Requirements include a high school diploma or GED, 0–2 years’ related experience, ability to read drawings, and basic measurement tool proficiency.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 0–2 years in manufacturing/inspection; aerospace/defense preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret drawings, work instructions, and inspection plans.
• Experience with basic measuring tools (calipers, micrometers, gauges).
• Basic computer skills; data entry into ERP or quality systems.

Responsibilities

• Perform receiving, in-process, and final inspections against drawings, purchase orders, specifications, and approved work instructions.
• Use calipers, micrometers, height gauges, pin gauges, and go/no-go gauges to verify dimensions.
• Conduct visual inspection for workmanship, surface finish, identification and marking, and defects per criteria.
• Record inspection results in inspection records, travelers, and ERP/quality system.
• Identify, tag, and segregate nonconforming material; notify lead/supervisor for disposition.
• Verify measuring equipment is calibrated before use and report out-of-calibration equipment.
• Maintain a clean, organized, FOD-controlled area and follow ESD requirements.
• Support first article and in-process inspection activities under supervision.
• Adhere to quality, safety, ITAR/EAR, and environmental requirements.

Skills

Attention to detail

Reading engineering drawings

Dimensional measurement tools

ERP data entry

AS9100 awareness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Redwire Defense Tech is hiring a Quality Inspector I in Ann Arbor, MI to perform receiving, in-process, and final inspections of parts and assemblies in an AS9100-certified environment. The role involves documenting results, identifying nonconforming material, and supporting the site quality system under close supervision.

Requirements include a high school diploma or GED, 0–2 years’ related experience, ability to read drawings, and basic measurement tool proficiency.