Precision Quality Inspector (Aerospace/Defense)

Thread-Craft; Sterling Heights (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Thread-Craft in Sterling Heights, MI seeks a detail-oriented Quality Inspector to join our precision manufacturing team. You will inspect ballscrews and precision components, verify conformance to drawings, and document results with accuracy.

The role requires interpreting engineering drawings, using calipers, micrometers, gauges, and maintaining quality documentation, while supporting continuous improvement and CAPA actions.

Qualifications

• Inspect precision-machined components to verify conformance with drawings and specs.
• Interpret blueprints and tolerances to determine acceptance.
• Identify defects and document nonconformances for CAPA processes.
• Document inspection results accurately and communicate concerns to teams.

Responsibilities

• Perform hands-on quality inspections of precision-machined components, including ballscrews.
• Use precision measuring instruments to verify dimensional accuracy and product quality.
• Investigate quality issues with production/engineering and support CAPA.
• Ensure calibration procedures are followed for inspection equipment.
• Maintain traceable quality records to support compliance.

Skills

Inspection expertise

Blueprint interpretation

Measurement tools

Quality standards

Education

High school diploma

ASQ/quality certs (preferred)

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Gauges

Job description

Thread-Craft in Sterling Heights, MI seeks a detail-oriented Quality Inspector to join our precision manufacturing team. You will inspect ballscrews and precision components, verify conformance to drawings, and document results with accuracy.

The role requires interpreting engineering drawings, using calipers, micrometers, gauges, and maintaining quality documentation, while supporting continuous improvement and CAPA actions.