QA Inspector 2

Cirrus Aircraft Ltd.; Alcoa (TN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Health Coverage

Employer-Paid Coverages: Life/Disabilt

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA/HSA)

Well-being programs and incentives

401(k) Plan with matching

Job summary

Cirrus Aircraft Ltd. in Tennessee is seeking a Quality Assurance Inspector 2 to ensure aerospace products meet engineering, regulatory, and customer requirements through advanced inspection, audits, and corrective action support.

You will lead quality control activities, analyze inspection data, and drive continuous improvement across manufacturing operations, partnering with engineering and production teams to reduce defects and improve throughput.

Qualifications

• Experience with aerospace quality requirements (AS9100,NADCAP) and QA audits.
• Minimum of 2 years in QA/QC in aerospace manufacturing.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Proficiency with inspection tools and measurement equipment.
• Knowledge of QMS and inspection software.

Responsibilities

• Perform advanced inspection to verify conformance with drawings and specs.
• Lead QC activities for assigned processes and resolve defects promptly.
• Maintain non-conformance records and support CAPA.
• Audit manufacturing processes and equipment for compliance.
• Analyze data to identify trends and drive continuous improvement.
• Communicate findings to cross-functional teams and leadership.
• Ensure compliance with 6S, PPE, and quality procedures.
• Support root-cause analysis and containment actions.

Skills

QA inspection

Reading drawings

Audit and CAPA

Continuous improvement

Documentation control

Education

GED/HS Diploma

A&P License or QA degree

Tools

Micrometers

Calipers

CMMs

Job description

Overview

The Quality Assurance Inspector 2 is responsible for ensuring aerospace products, systems, and manufacturing processes meet engineering, regulatory, customer, and internal quality requirements through advanced inspection, quality control oversight, auditing, verification, corrective action support, and continuous improvement leadership. This position serves as an experienced quality resource and process owner, driving quality excellence, defect prevention, process compliance, cost reduction, operational efficiency, and measurable improvements across manufacturing operations.

Responsibilities

• Proficient with QA Inspector responsibilities plus
• Read, interpret, and inspect to engineering drawings, specifications, procedures, and manufacturing requirements.
• Verify product, process, and documentation compliance with customer, engineering, and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain inspection records, non-conformance reports, corrective actions, and quality documentation.
• Lead quality control activities for assigned products, work centers, or manufacturing processes to ensure consistent conformance, defect containment, and timely resolution of quality issues.
• Use inspection data, non-conformance trends, audit findings, and production feedback to identify recurring issues and recommend corrective, preventive, and process improvement actions.
• Conduct audits of manufacturing processes, equipment, and quality systems.
• Communicate quality findings and non-conformances to manufacturing, engineering, and leadership teams.
• Support root cause analysis and corrective action implementation activities.
• Facilitate structured problem-solving efforts, including root cause analysis, containment, corrective action verification, and effectiveness checks to reduce repeat defects and improve process capability.
• Analyze assemblies, components, and products to determine acceptance or rejection.
• Demonstrate comprehensive knowledge of quality procedures, manuals, and inspection requirements.
• Actively participate in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance product quality, manufacturing processes, and safety standards.
• Operate independently and objectively while supporting process improvement, standardization, and change management initiatives.
• Coach and support manufacturing teams in identifying and implementing process improvements.
• Identify and champion continuous improvement projects across multiple functions and departments.
• Recommend and support improvements that reduce scrap, rework, escapes, inspection delays, and quality-related costs while improving throughput, delivery performance, and customer satisfaction.
• Provide leadership in structured problem-solving efforts focused on safety, quality, productivity, delivery, and cost.
• Serve as a subject matter expert for quality standards, inspection practices, process controls, and continuous improvement methods within the assigned area.
• Identify opportunities for design, process, and system improvements that enhance quality performance.
• Maintain compliance with work instructions, quality requirements, 6S expectations, and PPE requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Required:

• GED/HS Diploma
• Familiarity with aerospace standards (e.g., AS9100, NADCAP, FAA regulations) and tools (e.g., micrometers, calipers, CMMs).
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in quality assurance or quality control within the aerospace industry, preferably in manufacturing or assembly environments
• Strong understanding of aerospace materials, processes, and testing methods.
• Proficiency in reading engineering drawings, blueprints, and technical documentation.
• Knowledge of quality management systems (QMS) and inspection software
• Knowledge of quality management systems (QMS) and inspection software
• Manages stress, including competing work demands and multiple projects at the same time.

Preferred:

• A&P License, or AAS in Quality Assurance, or a related field.
• Certifications such as ASNT, ASQ Certified Quality Inspector (CQI) or similar quality certifications are a plus.
• Leadership experience.

Our Benefits: Cirrus provides a range of exciting benefits, including:

• Comprehensive Health Coverage: Medical, vision, dental, with additional dependent coverage options
• Employer-Paid Coverages: Group term life, short- and long-term disability insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts:FSA and HSA offerings with company contributions to HSA
• Well-being:Calm Health, Employee Assistance Program, and wellness incentives through medical provider
• 401(k) Plan: Dollar-for-dollar match up to 5% after 90 days, with 100% vesting at 1 year of service
• PTO: Various PTO plans starting at 100 hours accrued within the first year
• Additional Time off Benefits: Paid holidays, 2 weeks of Paid Parental leave, paid time for funeral leave and jury duty
• Career Development: Tuition reimbursement program and professional growth opportunities
• Exclusive Discounts: Cirrus Store, partner and marketplace discounts available
• Community & Engagement: Company and employee clubs at various locations

These benefits are designed to support your well-being, growth, and enjoyment at Cirrus!

Other Duties

Please note that this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this position. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Work beyond 40 hours per week may be required.

Cirrus is dedicated to a drug-free work environment promoting equal employment opportunity. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, national origin, color, age, disability, religion, pregnancy, veteran status, marital and family status, sexual orientation, receipt of public assistance, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.