Quality Inspector

Jobtailor; Waynesboro (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Waynesboro, VA seeks a skilled Quality Inspector to perform first article inspections and verify conformance to customer and internal standards. The role emphasizes AS9102 FAI, GD&T, CMS tooling, and detailed documentation review.

You will review build documentation, interpret blueprints, and ensure parts meet precise tolerances. Candidates should have substantial mechanical inspection experience, ability to obtain required security clearance, and US citizenship.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED plus 6+ years of mechanical inspection experience, or an Associate degree+4 years in a relevant STEM field.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance; interim Secret clearance required to start.
• US citizenship is required.

Responsibilities

• Perform first article inspections (FAI) per AS9102 and inspect first piece with build documentation.
• Confirm quality standards and workmanship in assigned centers.
• Inspect machined/partially machined parts for compliance with specs.
• Visually inspect electronic units, assemblies, and subsystems for defects.
• Use measuring devices and inspection equipment to assess parts.
• Accept, reject, or rework defective units.
• Work from blueprints, drawings, and inspection instructions.
• Monitor quality using statistical process control and other methods.
• Perform line clearances after each lot.
• Apply GD&T and interpret control plans and BOMs.
• Support manufacturing at Waynesboro, VA facility.

Skills

Mechanical inspection

AS9102 compliance

GD&T knowledge

CMS inspection tools

Inspection planning

Education

High School Diploma or GED; 6+ years related experience

Associate degree or higher in STEM; 4+ years related experience

Tools

CMM

Articulating Arm

Laser Tracker

3D structured light systems

Microscopes

Optical comparators

Dial indicators

Preset micrometers

Job description

• Perform first article inspections (FAI) per AS9102 and first piece inspections, including review of associated product build documentation


• Confirm acceptable quality standards and workmanship practices in assigned work centers


• Inspect machined or partially machined parts for compliance with customer and company specifications and quality requirements


• Visually inspect in-process and completed electronic units, subsystems, precision electromechanical assemblies, mechanical units, subassemblies, structural flaws, internal defects, and missing welds


• Use various measuring devices and inspection equipment


• Accept, reject, or rework defective or malfunctioning units or systems


• Work from blueprints, diagrams, dial indicators, preset micrometers, scales, fixtures, customer specifications, drawings, inspection instructions, and checklists


• Monitor and verify quality using statistical process or other control procedures


• Perform line clearances after each lot


• Inspect compound angles or three-dimensional projections using microscopes, micrometers, telescope gauges, and optical comparators


• Apply GD&T and interpret detail control plans, work instructions, drawings, Bills of Materials, specifications, and related criteria


• Obtain and maintain required security clearances; clearance process begins upon offer acceptance


• Support manufacturing operations at the Waynesboro, Virginia facility

Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED plus a minimum of 6 years of relevant experience in mechanical inspection, assembly, machining, or hands on manufacturing, OR an Associates Degree or higher in a relevant STEM major with a minimum of 4 years of relevant experience in mechanical inspection, assembly, machining, or hands on manufacturing


• Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret Clearance plus program clearance


• Interim Secret clearance is required to start


• U.S. citizenship is required


• Must be able to stand and sit for extended periods of time


• Must have the ability to lift up to 45lbs


• 5+ years in developing inspection plans and/or supplemental FAI inspection instructions based on part engineering documentation


• 3+ years experience utilizing CMS inspection equipment, such as CMMs, articulating arms, laser trackers, and/or 3D structured light systems


• 1+ years experience with programming CMS inspection programs from CAD models (e.g. Catia, NX, etc.)


• Expert degree of ASME Y14.5 GD&T understanding


• Experience working in AS9100-certified companies using customer-owned process specifications or Military Standards to perform inspection or work activities


• Experience working inspection activities in support of AS9102 or AS9145-related processes


• Certifications in Nondestructive Testing: (1) Visual Weld Inspection and (2) Liquid Dye Penetrant Testing

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in mechanical inspection and quality assurance, with a strong understanding of AS9102 and ASME Y14.5 GD&T. Proficient in utilizing CMS inspection equipment and developing inspection plans based on engineering documentation.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Mechanical Inspection


• AS9102 Compliance


• CMS Inspection Equipment


• GD&T Expertise


• Nondestructive Testing Certification

Hard Skills

• First Article Inspection


• Statistical Process Control


• Inspection Plan Development


• Programming CMS Inspection Programs


• Visual Inspection


• Blueprint Interpretation


• Quality Standards Verification


• Defect Rework


• Measuring Devices Usage


• Electromechanical Assembly Inspection

Certifications & Qualifications

• Nondestructive Testing: Visual Weld Inspection


• Nondestructive Testing: Liquid Dye Penetrant Testing

Industry Keywords

• AS9100 Certification


• Military Standards


• Customer-Owned Process Specifications


• Mechanical Assembly


• Manufacturing Operations

Tools & Technologies

• CMM


• Articulating Arm


• Laser Tracker


• 3D Structured Light Systems


• Microscopes


• Optical Comparators


• Dial Indicators


• Preset Micrometers