Lead Inspector- 2nd Shift

Barnes Group; West Chester (IA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Barnes Aerospace is seeking a Lead Inspector in the United States to oversee inspections, verify records, and uphold FAA-aligned quality standards. You will guide a fast-paced team, ensure proper documentation, and contribute to process improvements while maintaining a focus on safety and regulatory compliance.

The role requires aerospace experience, strong attention to detail, and the ability to train staff.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of related experience, preferably in aerospace environment.
• Strong attention to detail and multitasking.
• FAA Certified Repairman or Airframe and Power Plant preferred.
• Proficiency with measuring instruments (micrometers, verniers, dial gauges).
• Ability to read and interpret complex blueprints and technical docs.
• Experience with CMM operation and programming beneficial.
• Good mathematical skills.
• Knowledge of FAA, CAAC and EASA regulations.
• Strong communication and ability to teach/train.

Responsibilities

• Ascertain that inspections are properly performed on all completed work.
• Verify inspection records and forms before releasing to service.
• Proactively suggest quality process improvements and best practices.
• Participate in professional forums on issues.
• Recommend workflow improvements and cost reductions in quality.
• Maintain a safe, high-paced manufacturing environment.
• Communicate instructions and concepts clearly to all staff.
• Assist inspection department personnel as needed.
• Support training program development for inspectors.
• Ensure continuity of inspection duties during shift changes.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

FAA Certified Repairman

Reading blueprints

CMM operation

CMM programming

Mathematical skills

Regulatory knowledge

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Measuring instruments

CMM operation

CMM programming

Job description

Barnes Aerospace is seeking a Lead Inspector. We are seeking a dynamic individual to be responsible for supporting the quality activities including verifying that all inspections are properly performed and documented to meet customer expectations, and make determinations of hardware condition per technical documentation. This person will be a key member of the inspection team and help maintain the quality standards and specifications as required by our customer(s) and the FAA.

Hours - Monday - Thursday 4:30pm to 3:30 AM

Core Responsibilities:

• Ascertain that all inspections are properly performed on all completed work
• Verify the proper inspection record, reports and forms used by the Repair Station are properly executed prior to releasing the product for return to service
• Proactively, and in collaboration with peers, recommend changes in Quality processes and organization, industry standards and specific skill areas.
• Participate in professional forums on specific issues.
• Recommend changes in work flows where appropriate.
• Constantly strive to improve quality at reduced cost.
• Manufacturing and office environment with high paced, stressful workday
• Must have good verbal and written communication skills to communicate effectively instructions, concepts, and solutions to all levels of employees
• Assist all personnel assigned to the inspection department
• Providing for continuity of inspection responsibility to ensure completion of required inspections when personnel shift or assignment changes occur.
• Be an active participant in development of the inspector training program.
• Responsible for ensuring a safe work environment that meets all required health and safety requirements
• Performs other duties as required.

Qualifications:

• 3-5 years of related experience, preferably in aerospace environment.
• Strong attention to detail, ability to multitask, good communication skills.
• Previous FAA Certified Repairman or Airframe and Power Plant Mechanic highly desirable.
• Proficiency in the use of measuring instruments (i.e. various micrometers, verniers, swing snap, and dial gauges, etc)
• Ability to read and interpret complex blueprints and technical documents.
• Experience with CMM operation and programming is a differentiator.
• Good mathematical skills.
• Knowledge of FAA, CAAC and EASA regulations
• Strong communication and ability to teach/train.

Education Requirements:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent

This position is a safety sensitive position. Applicants must comply with all applicable FAA and DOT drug and alcohol testing rules.

At Barnes Aerospace, career development is a shared responsibility in which all employees are encouraged to develop, improve, and enhance their skills and professional growth to support our business objectives.

This job position may include access to controlled information or technology subject to U.S. export control laws. If an applicant does not meet the definition of a "U.S. Person" (which includes U.S. citizens, U.S. lawful permanent residents, and those granted U.S. asylum or refugee status), the Company may be required to obtain an export control license. If the position for which you applied involves access to controlled information or technology subject to U.S. export control laws, then any offer is also contingent on verification of appropriate documentation for the Company to assess whether an export license will be required to employ you in that role, and if it is determined that an export license is required, the offer is also contingent on the Company’s determination, in its sole discretion, whether a license application and ongoing administration is prudent under the project’s contract parameters and whether an export license can be successfully obtained before you can start in that role. Export license applications may take several weeks to be processed