Quality Assurance Inspector – Automotive/Aerospace Precision

Panek Precision Products; Northbrook (IL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k plan

Health insurance

Job summary

Panek Precision Products in Northbrook, IL is seeking an experienced inspector with a strong metals and measuring background for our automotive and aerospace focused team.

The role includes selecting and calibrating inspection equipment (gauges, micrometers, calipers), performing First Piece Inspection and PPAP Layout, reading blueprints, verifying tolerances, and maintaining inspection records while supporting continuous improvement and teamwork.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in a similar role.
• Automotive or aerospace industry experience.
• Strong background in metals and measuring.
• Calibrate inspection equipment (gauges, micrometers, calipers).
• Inspect first part against prints and verify tolerances.
• Complete inspection paperwork and records.
• Contribute to team, QS goals, and continuous improvement.
• Follow all written and oral instructions.
• Timely completion of paperwork including move tags.
• Perform First Piece Inspection, PPAP Layout, incoming and final inspection.
• Use micrometers, calipers, optical comparator, Profilometer, height gauges, test indicators, and fit gauges.
• Read and interpret blueprints; understand critical/major/minor characteristics.
• Strong communication and team-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and verify parts against prints and tolerances.
• Calibrate and select appropriate inspection equipment.
• Document inspection results and records.
• Support continuous improvement and QS goals.
• Follow instructions and complete paperwork on time.

Skills

Metrology & measurement

Blueprint reading

First Piece Inspection

PPAP Layout

Continuous improvement

Teamwork

Quality systems

Tools

Micrometers

Calipers

Optical comparator

Profilometer

Height gauges

Test indicators

Go/No-Go gauges

Job description

Panek Precision Products in Northbrook, IL is seeking an experienced inspector with a strong metals and measuring background for our automotive and aerospace focused team.

The role includes selecting and calibrating inspection equipment (gauges, micrometers, calipers), performing First Piece Inspection and PPAP Layout, reading blueprints, verifying tolerances, and maintaining inspection records while supporting continuous improvement and teamwork.