Aerospace Quality Inspector: Precision in Process

HEICO; Addison (CT); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Turbine Kinetics Inc. seeks a meticulous Quality Production Inspector to inspect aerospace components throughout production, ensuring conformance to drawings, specs, and customer requirements.

You will perform in-process and final inspections, document results, and identify nonconforming products. You will collaborate with Production, Engineering, and Quality to uphold high product quality, maintain traceability, and support audits.

Qualifications

• Two or more years of quality-inspection experience in aerospace, precision manufacturing, or a regulated industry preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, tolerances, and work instructions.
• Knowledge of GD&T is preferred.
• Experience using micrometers, calipers, height gauges, dial indicators, plug gauges, and pin gauges.
• Familiarity with AS9100, AS9102, First Article Inspection, and aerospace quality requirements preferred.
• Advanced computer skills are a must.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, work instructions, and other technical documents to understand inspection and product requirements.
• Perform inspections on aerospace products as described in approved written work instructions.
• Conduct receiving, in-process, and final inspections of components and assemblies.
• Perform visual, dimensional, mechanical, and functional inspections on a wide variety of aerospace products.
• Use standard inspection equipment, including micrometers, calipers, height gages, dial indicators, plug gages, pin gages, and other precision measuring instruments.
• Perform complex and critical inspection procedures requiring special setups, new or unique equipment, and the interpretation of test data from multiple sources.
• Verify product conformity to applicable dimensions, tolerances, materials, finishes, workmanship standards, and acceptance criteria.
• Record inspection results accurately and maintain complete inspection documentation and quality records.
• Identify and document nonconforming materials or products in accordance with company procedures.
• Segregate or place nonconforming products on hold and communicate inspection findings to Quality, Production, Engineering, and other appropriate departments.
• Maintain product, lot, and serial-number traceability throughout the inspection process.
• Follow all company quality procedures, safety requirements, and applicable aerospace standards.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe inspection work area.
• Support internal, customer, and regulatory audits as needed.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Skills

GD&T knowledge

Reading drawings

Independent work

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Communication

Multitasking

Advanced computer skills

Tools

Micrometers

Calipers

Height gauges

Dial indicators

Plug gauges

Pin gauges

Job description

Turbine Kinetics Inc. seeks a meticulous Quality Production Inspector to inspect aerospace components throughout production, ensuring conformance to drawings, specs, and customer requirements.

You will perform in-process and final inspections, document results, and identify nonconforming products. You will collaborate with Production, Engineering, and Quality to uphold high product quality, maintain traceability, and support audits.