Aircraft Engine Quality Inspector

Hired; Burlington (NC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime pay

Annual bonus

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Career development

Job summary

Honda Aero, LLC in Burlington, NC is seeking an Aircraft Engine Quality Inspector to verify engine parts, sub-assemblies, and composite components against FAA type designs and QMS standards. This precision inspection role requires meticulous visual and dimensional checks.

You will operate CMMs and optical measurement equipment, prepare metallurgical samples, audit supplier material certifications, and log nonconformances in the QMS.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of precision inspection experience in aerospace or precision manufacturing.
• Ability to interpret complex engineering drawings and GD&T.
• Corrected 20/20 vision; no color blindness.

Responsibilities

• Perform visual inspections of metallic parts, composite components, welds, and laser-drilled cooling holes.
• Conduct dimensional inspection layouts utilizing calipers, micrometers, height gauges, and contracers.
• Operate automated Coordinate Measuring Machines (CMM) and optical measurement equipment.
• Prepare metallurgical test samples for optical microscopy and filter debris for SEM analysis.
• Audit supplier material certifications and log nonconformance reports in enterprise quality systems.

Skills

Aerospace inspection

GD&T interpretation

Blueprint interpretation

Hand tooling & gauges

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Micrometers

Calipers

Bore gauges

Height gauges

Job description

• Job Title: Aircraft Engine Quality Inspector


• Employment Type: Full-Time


• Location: Burlington, NC, United States

About the Role:

Honda Aero, LLC is seeking an Aircraft Engine Quality Inspector in Burlington, NC. In this precision aviation inspection role, you will verify engine parts, sub-assemblies, and composite components against FAA type designs and Quality Management System standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform visual inspections of metallic parts, composite components, welds, and laser-drilled cooling holes.


• Conduct dimensional inspection layouts utilizing calipers, micrometers, height gauges, and contracers.


• Operate automated Coordinate Measuring Machines (CMM) and optical measurement equipment.


• Prepare metallurgical test samples for optical microscopy and filter debris for SEM analysis.


• Audit supplier material certifications and log nonconformance reports in enterprise quality systems.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED required.


• 2+ years of precision inspection experience in an aerospace or precision manufacturing environment.


• Hands-on experience with precision gauges (micrometers, calipers, bore gauges, height gauges).


• Ability to interpret complex engineering blueprints, notes, and GD&T symbols.


• 20/20 corrected vision with no color blindness.

What We Offer:

• Competitive base hourly wage with paid overtime eligibility and annual performance bonus.


• Industry-leading medical, dental, vision, life, and disability coverage.


• 401(k) plan with company matching and retirement contributions.


• Paid vacation, corporate holidays, and aerospace technical career development.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Honda Aero, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.