Precision Aerospace Quality Inspector

Energy Jobline ZR; Rockford (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) plan with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Shift differentials for off-shifts

Discretionary bonus programs

Job summary

RTCA is a precision aerospace and defense manufacturing group with 50+ years of machining experience. The Quality Inspector role involves inspecting raw materials, in-process parts, and finished goods to ensure conformance to drawings, customer specs, and AS9100/ISO standards.

The position emphasizes accurate documentation, problem solving, and collaboration with cross‑functional teams in a fast paced environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in quality inspection within aerospace, precision machining, or manufacturing environments.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, specifications, and technical documentation.
• Working knowledge of AS9100 and/or ISO 9001 quality management systems.
• Familiarity with ASME Y14.5 GD&T.

Responsibilities

• Perform dimensional and visual inspections on raw materials, in-process parts, assemblies, and finished components using precision measurement tools.
• Interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, models, specifications, and work instructions in accordance with ASME Y14.5 GD&T requirements.
• Verify product conformity to customer, regulatory, and internal quality requirements including AS9100 and ISO standards.
• Complete and maintain accurate inspection records and traceability documentation.

Skills

AS9100/ISO 9001

GD&T

CMM inspection

FAI/AS9102

Calipers & micrometers

Problem solving

Documentation

Quality systems

Education

ASQ Certification

Quality/Engineering degree

Post-secondary education in Quality/Manufacturing

Tools

Calypso

Mitutoyo MCOSMOS

Verisurf

Job description

RTCA is a precision aerospace and defense manufacturing group with 50+ years of machining experience. The Quality Inspector role involves inspecting raw materials, in-process parts, and finished goods to ensure conformance to drawings, customer specs, and AS9100/ISO standards.

The position emphasizes accurate documentation, problem solving, and collaboration with cross‑functional teams in a fast paced environment.