Aerospace Quality Inspector – Precision & Compliance

custommfgeng; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Custom Manufacturing & Engineering, Inc. (CME) in Pinellas Park, Florida, is seeking a detail-oriented Quality Technician to support aerospace, defense, and high-reliability manufacturing operations.

You will perform receiving, in-process, and final inspections of electrical/electronic assemblies, cables and wire harnesses, mechanical components, and electromechanical assemblies, with strong documentation. The ideal candidate has at least 2 years of inspection experience, reads drawings, and can

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Minimum 2 years of quality inspection or manufacturing experience.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, bills of material, and manufacturing documentation.
• Experience using precision measuring and inspection equipment.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to identify workmanship and dimensional discrepancies.
• Ability to accurately document inspection results and nonconforming conditions.
• Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Perform receiving, first-piece, in-process, and final inspections of materials, components, subassemblies, and finished products.
• Inspect cable and wire harness assemblies, electrical/electronic assemblies, mechanical parts, and electromechanical equipment for compliance with applicable requirements.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings, schematics, BOMs, work instructions, travelers, purchase orders, and customer requirements.
• Perform dimensional inspections using calipers, micrometers, height gauges, pin gauges, and other precision measuring instruments.
• Perform visual workmanship inspections of soldering, crimping, wire preparation, connector installation, routing, labeling, hardware installation, and assembly workmanship.
• Verify correct materials, components, part numbers, revisions, quantities, and configuration against production documentation.
• Verify required traceability, certifications, inspection records, and manufacturing documentation.
• Identify, document, segregate, and assist with the disposition of nonconforming material and product.
• Generate and maintain inspection reports and other quality records.
• Assist with NCRs, CAPAs, root-cause investigations, and corrective-action verification.
• Monitor production activities for compliance with established procedures and workmanship requirements.
• Verify that inspection and measurement equipment is within its required calibration period before use.
• Assist with maintaining calibration records and coordinating equipment calibration as required.
• Support First Article Inspection (FAI) activities and associated documentation when required.
• Assist Quality and Engineering personnel with customer, internal, and supplier quality issues.
• Participate in internal audits and customer or regulatory audits as required.
• Communicate quality issues promptly and professionally to Production, Engineering, Purchasing, and Management.
• Maintain organized and accurate quality records in accordance with CME procedures and contractual requirements.
• Support continuous improvement activities designed to reduce defects, rework, and manufacturing errors.
• Perform other quality-related duties as assigned.

Skills

Attention to detail

Quality inspection

Documentation

Reading engineering drawings

Independent work

Communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Height gauges

Pin gauges

Job description

Custom Manufacturing & Engineering, Inc. (CME) in Pinellas Park, Florida, is seeking a detail-oriented Quality Technician to support aerospace, defense, and high-reliability manufacturing operations.

You will perform receiving, in-process, and final inspections of electrical/electronic assemblies, cables and wire harnesses, mechanical components, and electromechanical assemblies, with strong documentation. The ideal candidate has at least 2 years of inspection experience, reads drawings, and can