AS9100 Final Article and Incoming Inspection Analyst

The Entwistle Company; Hudson (MA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k 4% match

Paid time off

Health insurance

Dental & Vision coverage

Life insurance

Short-term disability

Paid family leave

Safety shoes reimbursement

Employee appreciation events

Job summary

The Entwistle Company is seeking an experienced Quality Inspector to own first-piece, final product, and incoming vendor inspections in line with PO and drawing requirements.

You will apply mechanical and visual inspection methods to validate GD&T features and fit, generate formal inspection reports, and monitor non-conformances with corrective actions across DoD-related projects. Join a team focused on precision, reliability, and safety.

Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree or equivalent technical school training.
• 5+ years of inspection experience with strong knowledge of GD&T.
• Proven ability to operate Coordinate Measuring Machines.
• Excellent attention to detail with strong organizational and analytical skills.
• Ability to juggle multiple priorities in a team environment.
• Proactive problem solver who takes initiative.

Responsibilities

• Own first-piece, final product/assembly, and incoming vendor inspections to PO and drawing requirements.
• Apply mechanical and visual inspection methods to validate GD&T features and functional fit.
• Generate formal inspection reports per procedures and AS9100 requirements.
• Detect non-conformances, alert production, and ensure corrective actions are completed.
• Track quality trends and brief management on risk and opportunities.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work area following health and safety regulations.
• Collaborate with customer and government representatives to resolve issues and verify results.
• Support other quality tasks as assigned.

Skills

GD&T

AS9100 Quality Systems

Precision Measurement

LOTO

First Article Inspection

Inspection Analytics

Education

Associate’s Degree or equivalent technical training

Tools

CMMs (Faro)

Measurement Gauges

Calipers & Micrometers

Job description

Do you see the thousandths others miss? Are you energized by ensuring that complex parts meet spec the first time, every time? Join The Entwistle Company, where your expertise in inspection helps protect missions for U.S. and allied defense—and your impact is felt on a global scale.

Your mission

• Own first-piece, final product/assembly, and incoming vendor inspections to purchase order and drawing requirements.
• Apply mechanical and visual inspection methods to validate GD&T features and functional fit.
• Generate formal inspection reports in line with company procedures and AS9100 quality expectations.
• Detect non-conformances, alert production/assembly, and ensure corrective actions are completed.
• Track quality trends; recommend process or equipment improvements and brief management on risk and opportunity.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work area and follow health and safety regulations.
• Collaborate with customer and government representatives to resolve issues and verify results.
• Support other quality tasks as assigned.

How you’ll execute

• Operate CMMs, the FARO Arm, and the Keyence Wide Area CMM.
• Measure with micrometers, calipers, height stands, and optical comparators.
• Verify features with thread/plug gauges and gauge blocks; confirm plating thickness.

About us

We’re driven by a clear purpose and strong values.

Mission

• Be a crucial provider of mission-critical defense components and systems—trusted for specialized capabilities, quality, and dependability across air, land, sea, and space.
• Design, manufacture, and build-to-print solutions that are both innovative and cost-effective.
• Help DoD, Prime, and Foreign Military customers—and the U.S. warfighter—succeed in their missions.

Values:

Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Commitment guide our choices—from daily actions to long-term strategy.

Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree or equivalent technical school training
• 5+ years of inspection experience with strong knowledge of GD&T
• Proven ability to operate Coordinate Measuring Machines
• Exceptional attention to detail with strong organizational and analytical skills
• Comfort juggling multiple priorities in a team environment
• Proactive problem solver who takes initiative

Professional proficiencies

• GD&T
• AS9100 Quality Systems
• Precision Measurement & Hand Metrology
• Lockout/Tagout (LOTO)
• Precision Measurement & Inspection
• First Article Inspection (FAI)

Machines & technologies you’ll use

• Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM) (Faro)
• Measurement Gauges
• Calipers and Micrometers

Military experience translates well

If you’ve served in any of the following roles, your skills may align strongly:

• Army MOS: 94H – Test, Measurement, and Diagnostic Equipment Maintenance Support Specialist
• Navy NEC: NDT/NDI Program Personnel
• Air Force AFSC: 2A7X2 – Nondestructive Inspection Specialist
• Marine Corps MOS: 6048 – Aircraft Nondestructive Inspection Technician
• Coast Guard Rating: NDI-Qualified Personnel

What you’ll receive

• 401k – 4% match on 5% deferrals
• PTO – Up to 5 weeks
• Employer Paid Life Insurance
• Employer Paid Short-term
• Employer provided Paid Family/Medical Leave
• Generous Health Insurance Coverage
• Dental Insurance AND Vision Insurance
• Safety Shoes & Glasses reimbursements
• Employee Appreciation Events