Quality Inspector

PCX Aerostructures, LLC; Enfield (CT); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

PCX Aerostructures, LLC in Enfield, CT seeks a Quality Inspector to oversee inspection, documentation, and certification of critical components throughout production, including flight-safety parts, ensuring AS9100, NADCAP, and customer compliance.

You will read complex drawings, perform first piece, in-process, and final inspections, and utilize CMM and FARO Arm equipment while maintaining rigorous records and working with the production team.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years in CMM operation in aerospace or regulated industries.
• Ability to read complex engineering drawings and GD&T.
• Experience with CMMs and FARO arms a plus.
• Proficient with MS Word and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Perform inspection activities using precision equipment across manufacturing.
• Interpret complex engineering drawings for dimensions and tolerances.
• Compare measurements to blueprints; notify discrepancies per MRB.
• Utilize CMM, FARO Arm, and other equipment; ensure compliance with standards.
• Support AS9100, NADCAP, and regulatory requirements with accurate records.
• Maintain attention to detail in a dynamic work environment.
• Collaborate effectively with team members.

Skills

GD&T

CMM

FARO Arm

Reading drawings

MS Excel

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Mitutoyo

Metris

Zeiss

FARO Arm programming

Job description

Quality Inspector

** $5000 SIGN-ON BONUS **

The Quality Inspector is responsible for the inspection, documentation, and certification of critical components throughout the production process, including parts subject to flight safety requirements. This role ensures compliance with AS9100, customer specifications, and regulatory requirements through precise measurement and rigorous recordkeeping.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Performs various inspection activities utilizing precision inspection equipment at all phases of product manufacturing. Uses GD&T concepts, customer supplied specifications, and internal standards, to ensure compliance with AS9100, NADCAP, and other regulatory requirements.
• Read and understand complex engineering drawings to determine dimensions and tolerance specifications.
• Compare recorded measurements to blueprint dimensions and tolerances and notify specified persons of discrepancies using NCF and MRB process.
• Familiarity with the use of various inspection and measurement equipment, i.e. CMM, FARO Arm, Borescope, Optical Comparator, etc.; preferred.
• Strong understanding of units of measure and applicability to GD&T principles.
• Must be self‑motivated and able to adjust to a dynamic work environment and tempo while maintaining a high level of attention to detail.
• Strong professional ethics combined with the ability to function well on teams.

Requirements:

• Experience in aerospace manufacturing or similarly regulated industry preferred.
• Familiarity with performing various inspection activities to include 1st piece, in‑process, and final inspections.
• High School Diploma or GED.
• Knowledgeable of MS Word and Excel.
• Minimum of 3 to 5 years’ experience in the operation of CMMs preferred (Mitutoyo, Metris, Zeiss).
• Familiarity with operation/programming of FARO arm preferred.

Job Details:

Shift: First | Time Commitment: Full‑Time | Category: Quality Control | Location: Applied Aerospace & Defense, Enfield | Position: Quality Inspector | Exempt/Non‑Exempt: Non‑Exempt | Number of Openings: 1

Applied Aerospace and Defense is an equal opportunity employer.