Aerospace Quality Inspector: Line-Side Excellence

Capgemini; Kinston (NC); Hybrid; USD 44,000 - 106,000; Full time

Job summary

Capgemini in Kinston, NC seeks a Quality Inspector (Quality Line Side - QLS) to perform line-side inspections on aerostructure assemblies for the A350 program, ensuring compliance with engineering, manufacturing, and customer requirements in the client production environment.

Responsibilities include inspecting structures, finishes, fasteners, and conformance; managing NCRs, supporting FOD prevention, and documenting results while collaborating with cross-functional teams using MES, SAP and

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of quality inspection experience in aerospace manufacturing or aerostructures.
• Experience with line-side inspections in a production environment and non-conformance management systems.

Responsibilities

• Conduct QLS inspections of aircraft structures and surfaces to verify conformity to client requirements.
• Perform OML paint inspections, including thickness, gloss, and appearance verification.
• Inspect fastener installations and use calibrated gauges per assembly instructions.
• Evaluate defects and contribute to corrective/preventive actions; support NCR processing.
• Document inspection results and maintain traceability; support audits and customer inspections.

Skills

Line-side inspections

Non-conformance management

Analytical and problem-solving

Written documentation

Effective communication

Cross-functional teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate Degree in Aerospace/Manufacturing/Engineering Quality

Tools

SAP

MES

MIRA inspection tools

Microsoft Office

Digital inspection apps

Job description

Capgemini in Kinston, NC seeks a Quality Inspector (Quality Line Side - QLS) to perform line-side inspections on aerostructure assemblies for the A350 program, ensuring compliance with engineering, manufacturing, and customer requirements in the client production environment.

Responsibilities include inspecting structures, finishes, fasteners, and conformance; managing NCRs, supporting FOD prevention, and documenting results while collaborating with cross-functional teams using MES, SAP and