Quality Assurance Inspector Apprenticeship - A21A0

Boeing; Auburn (WA); On-site; USD 64,196 - 86,031; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace company is offering a Quality Assurance Inspector Apprenticeship in the Puget Sound region. Join a 4-year program featuring 8,000 hours of paid training. Responsibilities include inspecting fuel cells, documenting materials, and collaborating across teams. Ideal candidates have a high school diploma and aptitude in math and engineering. Pay starts at $46.60/hour with potential growth. An inclusive culture awaits you at this reputable firm, based in Washington.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent required.
• Experience in applying math skills, especially algebra and geometry.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering blueprints.

Responsibilities

• Inspect cleaning and sealant application on fuel cells.
• Document nonconforming materials as per specifications.
• Collaborate with Engineering and Quality teams.

Skills

Math skills (algebra, geometry, trigonometry)

Reading engineering blueprints/drawings

Experience with precision measuring tools

Experience with composites

Proficiency in English

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Completion of Intermediate Algebra or higher

Completion of English 90 course or assessment

Tools

Precision measuring tools

Job description

Quality Assurance Inspector Apprenticeship - A21A0

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At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. We’re committed to fostering an environment where every teammate feels welcomed, respectful, and inclusive. Find your future with us.

We offer a 4‑year apprenticeship program – 8,000 hours of paid on‑the‑job training and 144 unpaid classroom hours each year – beginning with a 20% probationary period. Apprentices progress to higher wage steps every 1,000 hours recorded. Upon graduation, apprentices are placed in the target job at the maximum rate and receive a journey‑worker certificate and globally recognized card.

Responsibilities

• Obtain daily work assignments and review work orders and blueprints.
• Inspect cleaning, sealant application, protective coatings, and leak detection on integral fuel cells.
• Perform and witness leak checks to determine source and repair extent.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Quality, and Manufacturing to improve build processes and defect reduction.
• Document nonconforming materials and assemblies per specifications.
• Conduct audits and surveillance of manufacturing and QA processes.
• Use precision instruments and shop math to verify parts and assemblies meet requirements.
• Review manufacturing plans for completeness and compliance.
• Inspect mockups of design changes to ensure specification adherence.
• Perform line checks for rejectable conditions on assemblies or airplanes.
• Indicate QA acceptance by stamping paperwork and processing records.
• Determine if re‑inspection is required based on customer or FAA criteria.
• Work with engineering and FAA on red‑label equipment segregation.
• Report discrepancies to appropriate personnel.
• Assist in training lower‑grade inspectors.

Physical Demands & Hazards

• Lifting weights 10–35 lbs; reaching, turning, bending, kneeling, squatting, etc.
• Exposure to metals, solvents, coolants; moving parts and tools; sharp cutters; slipping hazards.
• Adapt to varying noise levels and atmospheric conditions.
• Use personal protective equipment to protect face, hands, and feet.

Qualification & Requirements

• High School graduate or equivalent.
• Experience applying math skills (algebra, geometry, trigonometry).
• Experience reading engineering blueprints/drawings.
• Experience with precision measuring tools.
• Experience with composites.
• Proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking English.
• Visual acuity and color perception passing tests.
• Proof of completion of Intermediate Algebra or higher‑level math within last 5 years.
• Completion of an English 90 course or assessment with grade C or better.

Application Instructions

Ensure all required assessments and courses are finalized before submitting your application. Provide documentation for course completions, test challenges, certificates, or degree programs by the specified due date.

Applicants must not have previously enrolled in or completed an IAM/Boeing Joint Apprenticeship program.

Qualification for Blueprint Reading and Precision Measuring Tools can be met via vocational courses, certificates, or relevant work experience (minimum one year in a similar field).

Employment Details

Employment Type: Full‑time

Seniority Level: Not Applicable

Job Function: Quality Assurance

Location: Puget Sound region, Washington State (100% onsite at selected location)

Additional Information

Relocation assistance is not provided; candidates must live in the immediate area or relocate at their own expense.
The position is governed by the IAM Collective Bargaining Agreement and is hourly.
Boeing is a Drug‑Free Workplace; testing applies as per policies.
Shift: 1st shift, may require training on other shifts.
Position requires US Person status per export controls (US citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee).
Applications will be accepted until Jan. 08, 2026.

Pay: $46.60/hour, with potential to earn up to $62.45/hour in accordance with the relevant collective bargaining agreement.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Boeing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to protected characteristics.