Aerospace Quality Inspector: Precision & GD&T Onsite

Zapnix LLC; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Zapnix LLC in Dayton, OH seeks an Aerospace Quality Inspector to support manufacturing operations at a customer facility. You will perform incoming, in-process, first article, and final inspections of aerospace parts, reading complex drawings and applying GD&T to verify tolerances and documentation.

The role emphasizes precision measurement with micrometers, calipers, and CMMs, ensuring traceability and proper calibration.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of hands-on quality inspection experience in aerospace
• Strong ability to read and interpret engineering drawings
• Working knowledge of Geometry and Tolerancing (GD&T)
• Experience using precision measurement equipment
• Knowledge of traceability and documentation accuracy
• Familiarity with AS9100 quality systems is a plus

Responsibilities

• Perform incoming, in-process, first article, and final inspections of aerospace parts and assemblies
• Read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, specifications, and work instructions
• Apply GD&T principles when evaluating dimensions and tolerances
• Use micrometers, calipers, height gauges, bore gauges, pin gauges, thread gauges, and other precision tools
• Verify product conformity, workmanship, dimensions, material condition, and configuration
• Complete First Article Inspection (FAI) and related quality documentation
• Identify, document, and communicate nonconforming material and inspection discrepancies
• Support NCR/MRB, root-cause, and corrective-action activities
• Maintain accurate inspection records and product traceability
• Verify inspection equipment is properly calibrated and suitable for use
• Partner with Quality, Manufacturing Engineering, Production, and customer teams to resolve quality issues
• Current Dayton-area aerospace inspection roles emphasize preliminary/in-process/final inspection, engineering drawings, precision measurement, traceability, and inspection documentation

Skills

GD&T knowledge

Blueprint reading

Dimensional inspection

Precision measurement

Documentation accuracy

Independent worker

Basic computer skills

Education

Technical certificate or associate degree in Quality/Metrology

Job description

Zapnix LLC in Dayton, OH seeks an Aerospace Quality Inspector to support manufacturing operations at a customer facility. You will perform incoming, in-process, first article, and final inspections of aerospace parts, reading complex drawings and applying GD&T to verify tolerances and documentation.

The role emphasizes precision measurement with micrometers, calipers, and CMMs, ensuring traceability and proper calibration.