Quality Control Inspector

Leonardo; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Leonardo Helicopters is seeking a Quality Control Inspector to join our manufacturing and assembly team in Philadelphia. The role requires hands-on inspection of airframes, mechanical and electrical systems, with emphasis on adherence to specifications and work instructions.

You will generate reports, handle non-conformances, and communicate quality requirements across teams. Ideal candidates have aerospace inspection experience, ability to read blueprints, and proficiency with SAP/JIRA and MS

Qualifications

• HS education or equivalent.
• A&P License a plus.
• Experience in aerospace/aviation/helicopter environment.
• Read and interpret engineering blueprints and schematics.
• Proficient with Windows and Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Perform detailed inspections across production lines and aircraft for airworthiness.
• Inspect components using drawings, blueprints, schematics, and CAD drawings.
• Maintain precision measuring equipment and evaluate tolerances.
• Approve or reject work orders and sign off documentation.
• Generate QA reports and defect sheets in SAP/JIRA.

Skills

Airworthiness inspection

Blueprint interpretation

Quality documentation

SAP

JIRA

MS Office

Communication skills

A&P license (plus)

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

SAP

JIRA

Job description

Leonardo Helicopters is searching for a motivated, detail-oriented Quality Control Inspector to join our manufacturing and assembly team. We are seeking an experienced, responsible professional with exceptional analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills. An inspector is in charge of maintaining a safe and healthy work environment and making sure all technicians are complying with the company specifications and work instructions. Other duties include generating reports, approving finished products, and entering the accumulated data. This position comes with a great deal of responsibility. You will need to be available to work full-time and any certifications are a plus. The below responsibilities are not intended to be all-inclusive and the candidate may also perform other minor tasks as assigned:

Key Responsibilities:

1. Inspection & Airworthiness Execution

• Component & Assembly Inspection: Perform detailed inspections across production lines, flight lines, and experimental aircraft for airframe structures, mechanical/electrical systems, and components.
• Inspect aircraft components utilizing engineering drawings, blueprints, schematics, sketches, diagrams, CAD drawings, and technical instructions.
• Maintain proficiency with specialized precision measuring equipment (calipers, micrometers, height gauges, multi-meters, etc.) and apply standard quality techniques to evaluate tolerances and limitations.
• Accept or reject completed work orders and sign off on technical documentation once required quality standards are met.
• Execute aircraft "shake inspections," properly annotating defects relative to specification and type design requirements.

2. Quality Documentation & Non-Conformance Management

• Generate Quality Notifications (QNs), defect sheets, work instruction defects, and annotated pictures in company database systems (SAP, JIRA) for non-conforming parts or processes.

3. Cross-Functional Support & Safety Oversight

• Support company safety standards and Foreign Object Debris (FOD) prevention programs with dedicated inspections.
• Partner with Manufacturing Engineering (ME) and Design Organizations (DO) on Material Review Board (MRB) functions and support customer acceptance processes.
• Clearly communicate quality requirements and non-conformities to technicians, supervisors, and production management, providing technical feedback to elevate workforce competency.

Requirements:

HS education or equivalent. A&P License a plus.

Experience: Hands-on inspection or technical assembly experience in an aerospace, aviation, or helicopter manufacturing environment.

Technical Literacy: Ability to read, interpret, and work directly from engineering blueprints, schematics, and work instructions.

Software Proficiency: Proficient with Windows PC environments and Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint).

Communication: Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal skills; ability to assertively and respectfully enforce quality boundaries and safety protocols.

Physical Requirements & Work Environment: Ability to move about freely in active assembly areas with moving aircraft and parts. Ability to lift, handle, and maneuver heavy components weighing up to 50 lbs.

Comfortable working in industrial environments where exposure to noise, chemicals, and fumes will occur.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Vet/Disability