Production Inspector

HEICO; Glastonbury (CT); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Turbine Kinetics Inc. seeks a detail-oriented Quality Production Inspector to inspect aerospace components throughout production, ensuring conformance to drawings, specs, and customer requirements.

The role performs in-process and final inspections, documents results, identifies nonconformances, and collaborates with Production, Engineering, and Quality teams to uphold the highest standards of product quality.

Qualifications

• Ability to read engineering drawings and specifications to determine inspection requirements.
• Experience performing in-process and final inspections on aerospace components.
• Proficiency in documenting results and identifying nonconforming materials or products.
• Knowledge of calibration and suitability checks for inspection equipment.
• Commitment to maintaining traceability and accurate quality records.
• Willingness to support internal, customer, and regulatory audits.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret drawings, specs, and work instructions to understand inspection needs.
• Perform in-process and final inspections using micrometers, calipers, and gauges.
• Record inspection results and report nonconformances to QA and Production.
• Ensure inspection equipment is calibrated and appropriate for tasks.
• Maintain a clean, safe inspection area and proper documentation.
• Support audits and assist cross-functional teams as required.

Skills

Reading drawings

Metrology knowledge

Inspection procedures

Documentation

Traceability

Audits support

Tools

Micrometers

Calipers

Height gauges

Dial indicators

Plug gauges

Pin gauges

Job description

Turbine Kinetics Inc. is seeking a detail-oriented Quality Production Inspector to inspect aerospace components throughout the production process. This position ensures that products conform to engineering drawings, specifications, purchase orders, customer requirements, and applicable quality standards.

The Quality Production Inspector will perform in-process and final inspections, document inspection results, identify nonconforming products, and work closely with Production, Engineering, and Quality personnel to maintain the highest standards of product quality.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, work instructions, and other technical documents to understand inspection and product requirements.
• Perform inspections on aerospace products as described in approved written work instructions.
• Conduct receiving, in-process, and final inspections of components and assemblies.
• Perform visual, dimensional, mechanical, and functional inspections on a wide variety of aerospace products.
• Use standard inspection equipment, including micrometers, calipers, height gages, dial indicators, plug gages, pin gages, and other precision measuring instruments.
• Perform complex and critical inspection procedures requiring special setups, new or unique equipment, and the interpretation of test data from multiple sources.
• Verify product conformity to applicable dimensions, tolerances, materials, finishes, workmanship standards, and acceptance criteria.
• Confirm that inspection equipment is properly calibrated and suitable for the required inspection.
• Record inspection results accurately and maintain complete inspection documentation and quality records.
• Identify and document nonconforming materials or products in accordance with company procedures.
• Segregate or place nonconforming products on hold and communicate inspection findings to Quality, Production, Engineering, and other appropriate departments.
• Maintain product, lot, and serial-number traceability throughout the inspection process.
• Follow all company quality procedures, safety requirements, and applicable aerospace standards.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe inspection work area.
• Support internal, customer, and regulatory audits as needed.
• Perform other related duties as required.