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 & Long-Term Disable

HSA and FSA Options

Critical Care Plan

Accident Care Plan

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Job summary

Redwire Defense Tech is seeking a Quality Inspector I to perform basic receiving, in-process, and final inspection of parts against engineering drawings in an AS9100 environment. The role requires documenting results, identifying nonconforming product, and supporting the site quality system.

Under close supervision, you will use calipers, micrometers, height gauges, and go/no-go gauges to verify dimensions, maintain clean work areas, and help with first article inspections while complying with

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• 0–2 years in manufacturing/inspection/quality; aerospace/defense preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret basic engineering drawings, work instructions, and inspection plans.
• Basic measuring tools: calipers, micrometers, gauges; able to obtain internal inspection certification.
• Basic computer skills; data entry into ERP or quality systems.
• Strong attention to detail; good hand-eye coordination; follow procedures.
• Ability to obtain and maintain internal AS9100 awareness and inspection certifications.

Responsibilities

• Perform receiving, in-process, and final inspection of parts, materials, and assemblies against drawings, purchase orders, specifications, and approved work instructions.
• Use calipers, micrometers, height gauges, pin gauges, and go/no-go gauges to verify dimensional characteristics.
• Conduct visual inspection for workmanship, surface finish, identification and marking, and defects per acceptance criteria.
• Record inspection results accurately in inspection records, travelers, and ERP/quality system.
• Identify, tag, and segregate nonconforming material and notify lead/supervisor for disposition per nonconforming output process.
• Verify measuring equipment is calibrated before use and report out-of-calibration or damaged equipment.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and FOD-controlled work area; comply with ESD requirements where applicable.
• Support first article and in-process inspection activities under guidance of higher-level inspectors.
• Adhere to all quality, safety, ITAR/EAR, and environmental requirements.

Skills

Attention to detail

Reading drawings

Manual dexterity

Data entry

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Height gauges

Go/no-go gauges

Job description

Redwire Defense Tech is seeking a Quality Inspector I to perform basic receiving, in-process, and final inspection of parts against engineering drawings in an AS9100 environment. The role requires documenting results, identifying nonconforming product, and supporting the site quality system.

Under close supervision, you will use calipers, micrometers, height gauges, and go/no-go gauges to verify dimensions, maintain clean work areas, and help with first article inspections while complying with