Quality Assurance Inspector – 2nd Shift

D-J Engineering, Inc.; Augusta (KS); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid Time Off (PTO) and Holidays

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

D-J Engineering, Inc. is seeking a detail-oriented Quality Assurance Inspector for 2nd shift to perform benchtop and tabletop dimensional inspection of aerospace components.

You will verify conformance to customer blueprints and engineering specs using micrometers, calipers, height gauges, and check fixtures, while maintaining AS9100 records and documentation for traceability. Shift: 2nd Shift (Mon-Thu, 4:00 PM - 2:30 AM).

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of bench/tabletop inspection experience in aerospace/manufacturing.
• Proficient with standard shop floor measuring instruments.
• Experience using check fixtures and PCMs for dimensional verification.
• Ability to read aerospace drawings and GD&T callouts.
• Monday–Friday availability 4:00 PM–12:30 AM, with overtime when needed.
• Strong attention to detail and meticulous documentation.

Responsibilities

• Perform tabletop and bench inspections on aerospace components.
• Set up and use micrometers, calipers, height gauges, depth gauges, indicators.
• Inspect parts with fixtures and PCMs and document findings.
• Interpret drawings and GD&T to determine part conformance.
• Identify non-conforming materials and maintain records per AS9100.

Skills

Tabletop inspection

Hand tools proficiency

GD&T knowledge

Tools

Micrometers

Calipers

Height gauges

Depth gauges

Indicators

PCMs

Job description

D-J Engineering is seeking a detail-oriented Quality Assurance Inspector to join our team on 2nd Shift. This position strictly focuses on benchtop and tabletop dimensional inspection of precision aerospace components. In this role, you will verify the compliance of complex machined details and formed sheet metal parts using standard shop floor hand tools, PCMs, and check fixtures against customer blueprints and engineering specifications.

Shift: 2nd Shift (Monday - Thursday, 4:00 PM - 2:30 AM)

Key Responsibilities

• Perform tabletop and bench inspections on raw, in-process, and finished aerospace products, including precision machined details, sheet metal fabrications, and formed components.
• Setup and utilize precision hand tools (micrometers, calipers, height gauges, depth gauges, indicators, bore gauges) to perform detailed dimensional checks.
• Inspect parts using custom check fixtures, holding fixtures, and PCMs.
• Troubleshooting & Product Acceptance: Proactively troubleshoot inspection discrepancies and utilize all available customer engineering documentation (blueprints, specifications, model data, and acceptance standards) to identify opportunities for valid product acceptance.
• Interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, customer specifications, and GD&T requirements to determine part compliance.
• Identify, document, and segregate non-conforming materials in accordance with standard quality procedures.
• Maintain clear and accurate quality records, inspection logs, and documentation in compliance with AS9100 quality assurance standards.

Qualifications & Skills

• Experience: 1-3 years of hands-on bench or tabletop inspection experience in a quality assurance environment (aerospace or precision manufacturing background preferred).
• Hand Tools Expertise: High proficiency with standard shop floor measuring instruments (calipers, micrometers, indicators, depth gauges, height stands).
• Fixtures & PCMs: Hands-on experience performing dimensional verification using check fixtures and PCMs.
• Blueprints & Engineering Specs: Strong ability to read and interpret complex aerospace engineering drawings, blueprints, shop travellers, and standard GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing) callouts.
• Schedule & Availability: Ability to work Monday through Friday from 4:00 PM to 12:30 AM, with flexibility for extra hours during peak production demand.
• Attention to Detail: Outstanding accuracy, record-keeping skills, and a commitment to maintaining rigorous quality standards.

Benefits & Work Environment

• Strong workload with consistent overtime available for team members looking to maximize earnings
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays
• Career advancement opportunities in a growing aerospace manufacturing facility

Must be able to work in the US, without restrictions