Quality Assurance Sr. Inspector

Nextdeavor; Harvard (MA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, vision, and dental benefits

Paid sick leave

Optional 401k

Job summary

NextDeavor is hiring a Quality Assurance Sr. Inspector to verify repaired, overhauled, assembled, and tested aerospace components for regulatory and customer compliance.

The on-site 1st shift runs 8am–5pm, collaborating with technicians, quality, engineering, and regulatory teams to authorize return-to-service and maintain airworthiness documentation. You will perform final inspections on pumps and components, verify conformance to manuals and directives, review records for accuracy, and

Qualifications

• Aerospace inspection or MRO experience is required.
• Ability to read and interpret maintenance manuals, drawings, and service bulletins.
• Familiarity with FAA Part 145 or a regulated environment is preferred.
• Strong documentation and record-keeping skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Perform final visual, dimensional, functional, and documentation inspections on pumps and components.
• Verify conformance to maintenance manuals, drawings, service bulletins, work instructions, and airworthiness directives.
• Inspect parts for workmanship, wear, damage, corrosion, contamination, and proper assembly; review test results and records for accuracy.
• Confirm calibration status and appropriate use of inspection tools.
• Identify and communicate nonconformities and deviations; ensure traceability of serialized parts and materials.

Skills

Attention to detail

Documentation skills

Reading blueprints/drawings

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Gauges

Indicators

Job description

### Benefits You'll LoveNextDeavor offers health, vision and dental benefits for contract employeesPaid sick leave eligibility is contingent on state of residenceOptional 401k Plan (excludes employer match)Opportunity to get your foot in the door at a well-established corporation, with potential for extended or permanent full-time employment### Become a Key Player as a Quality Assurance Sr. InspectorYou will ensure repaired, overhauled, assembled, and tested aerospace mechanical components meet regulatory and customer requirements. You will work onsite on the 1st shift (8am–5pm) and partner with technicians, quality, engineering, and regulatory representatives to authorize return-to-service and maintain airworthiness documentation.### Here's How You'll Make an Impact on the Team- Perform final visual, dimensional, functional, and documentation inspections on lubrication, scavenge, fuel, and similar pumps and components- Verify conformance to maintenance manuals, drawings, service bulletins, work instructions, repair specifications, and Airworthiness Directives- Inspect parts and assemblies for workmanship, wear, damage, corrosion, contamination, configuration, identification, and proper assembly- Review test results, inspection records, routers/travelers, and repair station documentation for accuracy and completeness- Confirm calibration status and appropriateness of dimensional inspection tools (calipers, micrometers, gauges, indicators)- Identify, document, and communicate nonconforming conditions, documentation issues, and process deviations- Verify traceability of serialized components, replacement parts, materials, and required documentation- Maintain accurate, legible, complete, and retrievable inspection records and follow safety, quality, and repair station procedures### Here's What You'll Need to Be Successful in This Role- High school diploma or equivalent- Experience in aerospace inspection, MRO inspection, mechanical inspection, or a related quality role- Working knowledge of FAA Part 145 or another regulated environment- Ability to read and interpret maintenance manuals, engineering drawings/blueprints, specifications, service bulletins, inspection plans, and work instructions- Familiarity with dimensional inspection methods (GD&T) and precision measuring tools- Ability to review test data and determine compliance with acceptance criteria- Strong attention to detail and clear documentation skills- Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Office- Ability to read, write, and communicate regulatory English and collaborate with technicians, quality, engineering, customers, and regulatory representatives### Here's What Else Might Help You Out- Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) license- Prior final inspection experience in an FAA Part 145 repair station- Experience with aerospace lubrication, scavenge, fuel, or hydraulic pumps or similar precision mechanical assemblies- Knowledge of return-to-service documentation, FAA Form 8130-3 support requirements, or equivalent airworthiness documentation- Familiarity with AS9100/AS9110/ISO 9001 or equivalent aerospace quality systems- Prior inspection stamp authority or eligibility for repair station inspection functions- Intermediate computer skills with electronic quality systems, ERP/MRP, and document control systems### Pay Range$24.00 - $30.00/hour### Ready to Make Your Mark?This role may fill quickly. Submit your resume to be considered.