Aerospace Visual Inspector (Entry Level)

SQA Services; Derby (KS); On-site; USD 34,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

SQA Services, Inc. is seeking a Quality Inspector for a 1-year full-time contract in Wichita, Kansas. The role focuses on performing visual inspections of aerospace components to ensure compliance with strict quality requirements, while adhering to safety protocols.

The position requires flexibility to work third shift and possibly other shifts as needed. Ideal candidates will have strong attention to detail, ability to pass background checks, and ITAR compliance.

Qualifications

• Must be able to pass a background check.
• ITAR compliance required.
• U.S. citizen or U.S. lawful permanent resident to access ITAR data.

Responsibilities

• Perform visual inspections of aerospace products to verify compliance with work instructions and quality requirements.
• Ensure safety protocols and quality standards are followed at all times.
• Identify quality concerns and communicate findings to relevant teams.
• Collaborate with production and quality personnel to support issue resolution.
• Accurately document inspection results as required.

Skills

Attention to detail

Safety conscious

Team player

Overtime flexibility

Positive attitude

Background check clearance

ITAR compliance

Military experience (preferred)

Tools

Hand precision tools

Job description

Over 30 years, SQA Services has been a premier leader in the provision of managed supplier quality services for audits, assessments, remote surveillance assessments, corrective actions, remediation, inspections, and engineering to manufacturers within all industries. We deliver services by deploying associates who are located throughout the United States and in 90+ countries around the world to your supplier sites. Our associates are expert quality assurance professionals with broad experience and local knowledge who can represent our clients on-demand and on-site faster than our competitors.

We are currently seeking a Quality Inspector for a 1-year, full-time contract position within the aerospace industry. This role is based in Wichita, Kansas, a global hub for aircraft manufacturing and aerospace innovation.

As a Quality Inspector, you will play a vital role in ensuring that aerospace components consistently meet rigorous standards for quality and safety. We are seeking motivated individuals who are eager to learn, grow, and advance within the industry. Once you join our team, you will be deployed through SQA’s operations center based on client needs and supplier production schedules, providing dynamic opportunities for professional development.

3rd Shift (Full-Time)

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform visual inspections of aerospace products to verify compliance with work instructions and quality requirements
• Ensure adherence to safety protocols and quality standards at all times
• Identify quality concerns and communicate findings to appropriate teams
• Collaborate with production and quality personnel to support issue resolution
• Accurately document inspection results as required

Required Qualifications:

• Strong attention to detail and an eye for quality
• Commitment to safety and following established procedures
• Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment
• Flexibility to work overtime and support third shift, with the ability to assist first or second shift as needed
• Positive attitude, strong work ethic, and willingness to learn
• Ability to pass a background check
• ITAR compliance required

Preferred Qualifications:

• Military experience (highly valued but not required)
• Previous experience in industrial or manufacturing environments
• Familiarity with hand precision tools

$25 - $27 an hour

Note:

SQA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment is based on merit and qualifications, and is not influenced by race, color, religion, gender, national origin, veteran status, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, or any other legally protected status.

This position requires access to ITAR-controlled technical data and/or defense articles. As such, the candidate must be a U.S. citizen or U.S. lawful permanent resident (green card holder) to comply with the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). Applicants who do not meet these criteria will not be considered for this role.