Quality Inspection

HKA Enterprises; Middletown (CT); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

HKA Enterprises is seeking a detail-oriented Quality Inspector to perform comprehensive visual and dimensional inspections of aerospace parts throughout the production lifecycle. You will work with precision measuring instruments, interpret engineering blueprints, apply GD&T principles, and collaborate with production and engineering teams to maintain the highest quality standards.

Responsibilities include inspecting incoming, in-process, and finished parts, calibrating instruments, documenting

Qualifications

• Experience performing dimensional inspections in aerospace or precision manufacturing.
• Proficiency operating precision measuring instruments including micrometers, calipers, height gauges, dial indicators, and bore gauges.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering blueprints and technical drawings.
• Working knowledge of GD&T principles and symbols.
• Strong attention to detail and documentation accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive visual and dimensional inspections of incoming, in-process, and finished aerospace parts against design specifications.
• Operate and calibrate precision measuring instruments — micrometers, calipers, height gauges, dial indicators, and bore gauges.
• Assess part acceptability, approve conforming parts, and quarantine non-conforming items with documented NCRs.
• Interpret detailed engineering blueprints and technical drawings to verify tolerances and critical dimensions.
• Apply GD&T symbols and principles to assess complex part geometries for alignment with functional and design intent.
• Maintain precise inspection records and complete quality checklists to support audit readiness.
• Collaborate with production, engineering, and quality teams to identify issues and propose improvements.

Skills

Aerospace inspections

Dimensional inspection

Blueprint reading

GD&T knowledge

Documentation accuracy

Tools

Micrometers

Calipers

Height gauges

Dial indicators

Bore gauges

Job description

Quality Inspector – Aerospace Dimensional Inspection

We're looking for a detail-oriented Quality Inspector to perform comprehensive visual and dimensional inspections of aerospace parts throughout the production lifecycle. You'll work with precision measuring instruments, interpret engineering blueprints, apply GD&T principles, and collaborate with production and engineering teams to maintain the highest quality standards.

What you'll do

• Conduct comprehensive visual and dimensional inspections of incoming, in-process, and finished aerospace parts against design specifications.
• Operate and calibrate precision measuring instruments — micrometers, calipers, height gauges, dial indicators, and bore gauges.
• Assess part acceptability, approve conforming parts, and quarantine non-conforming items with documented NCRs.
• Interpret detailed engineering blueprints and technical drawings to verify tolerances and critical dimensions.
• Apply GD&T symbols and principles to assess complex part geometries for alignment with functional and design intent.
• Maintain precise inspection records and complete quality checklists to support audit readiness.
• Collaborate with production, engineering, and quality teams to identify issues and propose improvements.

What you need

• Experience performing dimensional inspections in an aerospace or precision manufacturing environment.
• Proficiency operating precision measuring instruments — micrometers, calipers, height gauges, dial indicators, and bore gauges.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering blueprints and technical drawings.
• Working knowledge of GD&T principles and symbols.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to documentation accuracy.

Nice to have

• Experience writing or processing Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs).
• Familiarity with aerospace quality standards such as AS9100.
• Experience with CMM operation or advanced metrology equipment.