Quality Assurance Sr. Inspector, Aerospace Manufacturing

Parker Hannifin; Harvard (MA); On-site; USD 36,644,000 - 55,311,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan with company matching

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Job summary

Parker Hannifin’s Parker Aerospace division is seeking a Senior Inspector in the U.S. to perform final visual, dimensional, functional, and documentation inspections on aerospace lubrication and scavenge pumps.

You will verify conformity to data, customer requirements, and Parker quality standards. The role requires attention to detail, ability to read complex drawings, and strong collaboration with technicians, engineering, and regulatory representatives.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience in aerospace inspection or related quality role.
• Ability to read maintenance manuals and engineering drawings.

Responsibilities

• Perform final inspection of repaired, overhauled, assembled, and tested aerospace articles and components.
• Verify conformance to manuals, drawings, service bulletins, and FAA/industry requirements.
• Maintain accurate inspection records and ensure traceability of components.

Skills

Attention to detail

Reading drawings

Microsoft Office

Communication

Teamwork

Dimensional inspection

Education

High school diploma or equivalence

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Gauges

GD&T knowledge

Job description

Org Marketing Statement

At Parker Aerospace, we develop technologies and innovative solutions that enable reliable, efficient and increasingly sustainable flight for the lifecycle of the aircraft, including aftermarket support. Our passionate people with deep engineering expertise, together with our breadth of differentiated technologies, ensure that we make the extraordinary happen and continue to shape the future of aviation in partnership with our customers.

Org Marketing Statement

At Parker Aerospace, we develop technologies and innovative solutions that enable reliable, efficient and increasingly sustainable flight for the lifecycle of the aircraft, including aftermarket support. Our passionate people with deep engineering expertise, together with our breadth of differentiated technologies, ensure that we make the extraordinary happen and continue to shape the future of aviation in partnership with our customers. As a member of our team, you are instrumental in fulfilling our mission: 'Enabling Engineering Breakthroughs that Lead to a Better Tomorrow.' Pursuing a career at Parker presents unlimited opportunities for both professional and personal development. Working with some of the most brilliant minds in the industry, your contributions will be pivotal in developing innovative technologies and products, significantly contributing to Parker’s goal of addressing the world’s most pressing engineering challenges. At Parker, our team members belong, matter and make a difference. The vision of Gas Turbine Fuel Systems Division is to be the global leader in the design, development, manufacture, and service of engine fuel, lubrication, and thermal management systems and components for aerospace/defense and industrial applications. By leveraging our expertise in analysis, atomization, combustion, fluid metering, and control — coupled with enterprise excellence — we will exceed customer expectations and achieve our business objectives.

Position Summary

The Sr Inspector performs final visual, dimensional, functional, and documentation inspections on aerospace lubrication and scavenge pumps. This role verifies product conformity to approved technical data, customer requirements, Parker quality standards, and applicable FAA Part 145 requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform final inspection of repaired, overhauled, assembled, and tested aerospace articles and related components.
• Verify conformance to component maintenance manuals, drawings, service bulletins, work instructions, repair specifications, Airworthiness Directives, customer requirements, and other relevant technical data.
• 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.
• Support return-to-service authorization by confirming required inspection and compliance information is complete.
• Verify traceability of serialized components, replacement parts, materials, and required documentation.
• Use dimensional inspection tools such as calipers, micrometers, depth gauges, indicators, and thread gauges.
• Confirm inspection tools and equipment are appropriate and within current calibration status before use.
• Identify, document, and communicate nonconforming conditions, documentation issues, and process deviations.
• Work with technicians, quality, engineering, repair station leadership, and customer or regulatory representatives as needed.
• Maintain accurate, legible, complete, and retrievable inspection records.
• Follow Parker safety, quality, regulatory, and repair station procedures.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 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, test procedures, and work instructions.
• Ability to inspect mechanical components and assemblies for condition, configuration, fit, finish, contamination, and workmanship.
• 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 ability to identify product, process, and documentation discrepancies.
• Ability to document inspection results clearly and accurately.
• Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Office applications.
• Must understand, read, and write regulatory English.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills with technicians, quality personnel, engineering, customers, and regulatory representatives.
• Ability to comply with Parker policies and applicable FAA, customer, safety, quality, and repair station requirements.

Preferred Qualifications

• Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) license
• Prior final inspection experience in an FAA Part 145 repair station.
• Experience with aerospace lubrication pumps, scavenge pumps, fuel pumps, 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, including electronic quality systems, ERP/MRP systems, and document control systems.

Drug-Free Workplace

In accordance with Parker’s policies and applicable state laws, Parker provides for a drug-free workplace. Therefore, all applicants seeking employment with Parker will be subject to drug testing as a condition of employment.

Conditions of Employment

This position is subject to meeting U.S. export compliance and/or U.S. Government contracting citizenship eligibility requirements.

Competitive Compensation

Pay, Benefits, Work Schedule

• Pay Range: $26.6/hr to $40.15/hr
• Participation in Annual Incentive Program

Benefit & Retirement Plans

Parker Offers Competitive Benefit Programs, Including

• Comprehensive coverage for medical, prescription drugs, dental, vision, voluntary optional life, accident insurance, hospital indemnity insurance and critical illness insurance with competitive premium cost.
• 401(k) Plan with company matching contributions at 100% of the first 5% of pay.
• Company provided defined-contribution retirement plan with annual contribution equal to 3% of pay.
• Career development and tuition reimbursement.
• Other benefits including paid parental leave, short and long-term disability programs, adoption assistance, a Care.com membership and financial planning assistance are provided at no cost to you.
• Supplemental benefit programs including identity protection, legal protection, and pet wellness are available at competitive rates.
• Paid Time Off and Company-Paid Holidays.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Parker is an Equal Opportunity and Affymptive Action Employer. Parker is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job related reasons regardless of race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, gender identity, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by law. However, U.S. Citizenship, Permanent Residency or other appropriate status is required for certain positions, in accord with U.S. import & export regulations. ("Minority / Female / Disability / Veteran / VEVRAA Federal Contractor")

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