Aerospace Quality Inspector: Precision in Process

heico; Glastonbury (CT); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Turbine Kinetics Inc. is seeking a detail-oriented Quality Production Inspector to inspect aerospace components throughout the production process.

The role ensures conformance to drawings, specs, and customer requirements, with in‑process and final inspections and meticulous recordkeeping. The inspector will verify calibration, communicate findings, and support audits in a fast-paced aerospace environment, collaborating with Production, Engineering, and Quality teams to uphold top-quality

Qualifications

• Two or more years of quality-inspection experience in aerospace or regulated industries.
• Ability to read engineering drawings, tolerances, and work instructions.
• Familiarity with AS9100/AS9102, First Article Inspection and aerospace quality requirements preferred.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, work instructions to understand inspection requirements.
• Perform inspections on aerospace products per approved instructions.
• Conduct receiving, in-process, and final inspections of components and assemblies.
• Record inspection results accurately and maintain quality documentation.
• Identify and document nonconforming materials or products per procedures.
• Maintain traceability of product, lot, and serial numbers throughout inspection.

Skills

Quality inspection experience

GD&T knowledge

Dimensional measurement

Advanced computer skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Technical education or quality-inspection training preferred

Tools

Micrometers

Calipers

Height gauges

Dial indicators

Plug gages

Pin gages

Job description

Turbine Kinetics Inc. is seeking a detail-oriented Quality Production Inspector to inspect aerospace components throughout the production process.

The role ensures conformance to drawings, specs, and customer requirements, with in‑process and final inspections and meticulous recordkeeping. The inspector will verify calibration, communicate findings, and support audits in a fast-paced aerospace environment, collaborating with Production, Engineering, and Quality teams to uphold top-quality