Inspector I

Pursuit Aerospace; Eastford (CT); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) match

Flexible spending accounts

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Pursuit Aerospace, Eastford, CT, is hiring an Inspector I to ensure product quality and compliance. You will perform detailed inspections of parts and assemblies, interpret engineering drawings, and collaborate with production and engineering teams to meet customer requirements.

The role requires 1–2 years in quality control, a high school diploma, and the ability to work in ITAR/EAR governed environments. This is a full-time on-site position with standard shop-floor conditions.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 1–2 years in Quality Control; aerospace experience preferred.
• Ability to work in ITAR/EAR regulated environment.

Responsibilities

• Inspect products using inspection gauges, scales and visual inspection before shipment.
• Perform complex geometric layout inspection with standard variable gaging and relative math.
• Prepare and submit first article inspections per customer requirements.
• Verify certifications and testing of incoming raw materials.
• Act as Designated Quality Representative for customer releases.

Skills

Quality control

Drawing interpretation

Gaging inspection

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

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Inspector I

Full-time Regular Inspector Eastford, CT, US

About Us:

As a global manufacturer of complex aircraft engine components, Pursuit Aerospace is founded on a commitment to relentless, continuous, operational improvement and extraordinary customer service. We pride ourselves on competitive cost structure, exceptional on-time delivery, and industry-leading quality.

The Pursuit family of companies has cultivated long-term relationships with our customers around the world through respect, teamwork, technology, and trust. We are driven to develop industry leading process innovations and manufacturing techniques on behalf of our customers. Our exceptional quality is driven by a deep investment in and the daily practice of continually improving our people, processes, and products.

About the Opportunity:

We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented inspector to join our dynamic team. This is a great opportunity to contribute to a growing organization that values excellence, innovation, and integrity. As an Inspector, you will play a key role in ensuring that our products meet the highest standards of quality and compliance before reaching our customers. You will be responsible for performing detailed inspections of parts and assemblies using a variety of tools and techniques, interpreting engineering drawings, and working closely with production and engineering teams.

Location: Eastford, CT

Responsibilities:

• Inspect products using various inspection gages, scales, and visual inspection prior to product shipment
• Perform complex geometric layout inspection using standard variable gaging and relative mathematics.
• Prepare and submit first article inspections to customer requirements
• Verification of certifications and testing of incoming raw materials
• Function as Designated Quality Representative for various customers to release products for shipment.
• Examine material or product for surface defects such as cracks, pits, and other surface irregularities.
• Compare product with applicable parts list or sample model to ensure completion of assembly.
• Verifies dimensional compliance of all products with drawing and customer requirements.
• Interprets engineering drawings and confers with management or engineering staff to determine quality and reliability standards.
• Performs in-process inspection and testing of products throughout the manufacturing process to ensure compliance with all applicable mechanical and process related requirements.

Required Qualifications:

• High school diploma, or equivalent
• One (1) to two (2) years of experience in Quality Control function (Commercial or Aerospace environment preferred)
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S. on a full-time bases without sponsorship now or in the future. The Company cannot offer employment to visa holders who require employer sponsorship in the future or cannot work now on a full-time basis.
• Must be able to perform work subject to ITAR/EAR regulations.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Must be able to understand and follow instructions in English
• Must be able to understand and interpret customer drawings and engineering sketches
• Proficiency in Microsoft WORD and EXCEL

Working Conditions:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle or feel.
• Must be able to communicate verbally and have the ability to hear.
• The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, and stoop or crouch.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 30 pounds, at times up to 50 pounds.
• Personal protective equipment (e.g., safety glasses and safety shoes) is required on the shop floor
• Must be able to have prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.

Acknowledgements:

The above job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties, as assigned by their supervisor.

Pursuit Aerospace also offers a variety of benefits, including health and disability insurance, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, EAP, paid time off, and company-paid holidays. The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on date of hire, schedule type, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements, among other things.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Pursuit Aerospace is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We adhere to all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.