QA Inspector

recruitAbility; Marlborough (MA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly rate

Contract-to-hire opportunity

Job summary

Our client in Marlborough, MA is seeking a hands-on Quality Assurance Inspector to inspect aerospace components, raw materials, and completed hardware for compliance with drawings and aerospace standards.

You will work with Quality, manufacturing, and Quality Engineering to identify non-conformances and ensure thorough documentation throughout production. This is a 6-month contract-to-hire role in a high-reliability environment.

Qualifications

• 3–5+ years of dedicated Quality Control or Quality Assurance inspection experience.
• Experience within the aerospace, defense, or military manufacturing sectors.
• Hands-on background inspecting mechanical components and manufactured hardware using precision measuring instruments.
• Ability to read and accurately interpret complex mechanical drawings, technical specifications, and purchase order requirements.
• Familiarity with generating non-conformance reports and managing inspection data within an ERP system.

Responsibilities

• Perform receiving, in-process, and final inspections on aerospace components, raw materials, and mechanical assemblies.
• Utilize calipers, micrometers, and durometers to inspect components against drawings and specs.
• Witness and verify critical hardware assembly processes, including precise torque operations.
• Identify hardware defects, document non-conforming materials, and generate NCRs in the ERP system.
• Collaborate with Quality Engineers, fellow inspectors, and shop-floor teams to resolve inspection issues quickly.
• Maintain precise inspection records and ensure compliance with applicable aerospace standards.

Skills

Hands-on inspection

Blueprint reading

Precision measurement

NCR documentation

ERP data entry

Cross-functional collaboration

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Durometers

Job description

Our client is a premier innovator in high-reliability technology solutions, delivering advanced components and mission-critical hardware for the aerospace and defense sectors. Known for driving engineering excellence, they develop cutting-edge systems designed to perform in the world's most demanding operational environments.

They are seeking a hands-on Quality Assurance Inspector to support their manufacturing operations in Marlborough, MA. In this role, you will be responsible for inspecting components, raw materials, and completed hardware to ensure full compliance with engineering drawings, purchase order requirements, and strict aerospace quality standards.

Working closely with a dedicated Quality team, manufacturing personnel, and Quality Engineering, you will help identify non-conformances early and ensure all hardware is thoroughly documented and fully compliant throughout the production lifecycle.

What YOU get to DO at this innovative company:

• Hands-on Inspection: Perform receiving, in-process, and final inspections on aerospace components, raw materials, and mechanical assemblies.
• Precision Measurement: Utilize standard inspection tools—including calipers, micrometers, and durometers to inspect mechanical components against engineering drawings and technical specifications.
• Assembly Verification: Witness and verify critical hardware assembly processes, including precise torque operations.
• Defect & Non-Conformance Management: Identify hardware defects, document non-conforming materials, and generate Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs) within the ERP system.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with Quality Engineers, fellow inspectors, and shop-floor manufacturing teams to resolve inspection issues quickly.
• Quality Records & Compliance: Maintain precise inspection records, verify technical documentation, and ensure all hardware complies with applicable aerospace manufacturing standards.

What YOU NEED to SUCCEED in this role:

• Experience: 3–5+ years of dedicated Quality Control or Quality Assurance inspection experience.
• Industry Background: Proven experience within the aerospace, defense, or military manufacturing sectors.
• Mechanical Expertise: Strong hands-on background inspecting mechanical components and manufactured hardware using precision measuring instruments.
• Blueprint Reading: Ability to read and accurately interpret complex mechanical drawings, technical specifications, and purchase order requirements.
• ERP & Quality Documentation: Familiarity with generating non-conformance reports and managing inspection data within an ERP system.

What is in it for YOU?

• Competitive hourly rate.
• Professional career growth in a growing aerospace environment.
• A collaborative, quality-focused manufacturing culture.
• This is a 6-month contract to hire opportunity.