Quality Inspector

PDS Tech, Inc.; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Short-term disability

401K plan

Paid leave

EAP

Commuter benefits

Job summary

PDS Tech Commercial in Wichita, KS is seeking a Quality Inspector with aerospace airframe inspection experience to ensure parts and assemblies meet exacting standards throughout production.

The role requires reading blueprints, using precision inspection tools, maintaining quality records, and adhering to QMS; must be available for 1st, 2nd, or 3rd shift with overtime as needed; familiar with SAP and MS Office.

Qualifications

• 5 years of aerospace airframe assembly inspection experience
• Experience reading and interpreting blueprints/engineering drawings
• Experience using Microsoft Office and SAP
• Experience writing NCRs (Tags)
• Knowledge of aerospace production and inspection processes
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong computer skills
• Ability to work 1st, 2nd, or 3rd shift

Responsibilities

• Use and interpret engineering drawings, inspection manuals, specs, and shop math
• Operate precision measuring instruments and inspection equipment
• Follow procedures to accept or reject processes, parts, assemblies
• Verify tools and equipment are properly qualified
• Document required quality records accurately
• Apply Quality Management System policies during inspection
• Write and process NCRs as required
• Maintain required certifications throughout assignment
• Communicate inspection findings clearly, both verbally and in writing
• Utilize computer systems including Microsoft Office and SAP

Skills

aerospace airframe inspection

reading blueprints

Microsoft Office

SAP

NCRs writing

communication skills

punctuality

flexibility to shift

Education

Aerospace inspection knowledge

Tools

Microsoft Office

SAP

Job description

Build Quality Into Flight: Quality Inspector| $50/Hour | Wichita, KS

PDS Tech Commercial is partnering with a leader in the aviation industry to hire an experienced Quality Inspector in Wichita, Kansas. If you have a strong aerospace inspection background, know airframe assembly inside and out, and take pride in ensuring every part meets demanding quality standards, this opportunity puts your expertise where it matters most.

Position Details

• Job Title: Quality Inspector

• Location: Wichita, KS

• Job Type: Full-Time Consultant

• Pay Rate: $50.00 per hour

• Schedule: Must be available to work 1st, 2nd, or 3rd shift

• Overtime: Must be available for periods of heavy overtime

What You’ll Do

As Quality Inspector you’ll play a critical role in maintaining quality throughout aerospace production and assembly operations. Your attention to detail and technical expertise will help ensure parts, processes, and assemblies meet established requirements before moving forward in production.

Your day-to-day responsibilities will include:

• Use and interpret engineering drawings, inspection manuals, specifications, and shop mathematics.

• Operate precision measuring instruments, specialized inspection machines, tools, and equipment necessary to complete inspection assignments.

• Follow established inspection and shop procedures to accept or reject processes, parts, and assemblies.

• Verify that tools and equipment are properly qualified.

• Prepare, maintain, and accurately document required quality records.

• Apply Quality Management System policies and procedures throughout inspection activities.

• Write and process NCRs (Non-Conformance Reports/Tags) as required.

• Maintain all required certifications throughout the assignment.

• Communicate inspection findings clearly and professionally, both verbally and in writing.

• Utilize computer systems and programs, including Microsoft Office and SAP.

Required Qualifications

To be successful in this role, you must have:

• 5 years of aerospace airframe assembly inspection experience

• Experience reading and interpreting blueprints and engineering drawings

• Experience using Microsoft Office and SAP

• Experience writing NCRs (Tags)

• Knowledge of aerospace production and inspection processes

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• Strong computer skills

• Ability to report to work promptly and consistently

• Ability to obtain all required training certifications and maintain them throughout the assignment

• Flexibility to work 1st, 2nd, or 3rd shift

• Availability to work periods of heavy overtime

Preferred Qualifications

Candidates will stand out with:

• 737 airframe/fuselage experience

Why Join Us?

This is an opportunity to bring your aerospace quality expertise to a fast-paced aviation manufacturing environment where precision, safety, and craftsmanship matter every day.

At PDS Tech Commercial, we connect skilled professionals with opportunities to contribute to some of the aviation industry's most important programs. In this assignment, you'll have the opportunity to:

• Put your aerospace inspection expertise to work on complex airframe assemblies

• Work alongside experienced aviation and manufacturing professionals

• Expand your knowledge of specialized inspection processes and quality systems

• Gain valuable experience supporting a recognized leader in the aviation industry

• Strengthen your skills through extensive quality training and certification

Ready to Inspect What’s Next?

Bring your experience, precision, and commitment to quality to a role where your work helps keep aerospace manufacturing moving forward.

Pay Details: $50.00 per hour
Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

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