Quality Inspector - Aerospace & Defense Industry!

C/A Design Inc.; Exeter (NH); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)

Additional 40 hours of Sick Time

Paid Parental Leave

401(k) with employer matching

Education reimbursement program

Relocation assistance

Climate-controlled facility

Subsidized vending and on-site breaks

Complimentary coffee and refreshments

Modern equipment and technology

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

C/A Design, Inc. in Exeter, NH is seeking a Quality Inspector to join our aerospace and defense inspection team.

The role focuses on mechanical inspection of CNC machined and brazed components, using GD&T and basic inspection tools in a state-of-the-art facility. You will operate CMM for in-process and final inspections, document inspection results, and collaborate with the quality supervisor to uphold honesty and integrity in our work.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Experience in machine shop quality preferred.
• Ability to read and understand drawings/blueprints.
• Basic GD&T understanding required.
• Familiar with mechanical inspection tools.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office.
• Strong verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Mechanical inspection of CNC machined and brazed components.
• Operate CMM for in-process and final inspections.
• Final and visual inspection of components.
• Complete inspection documentation accurately.
• Apply GD&T principles to inspection activities.
• Support safety culture and proactive initiatives.

Skills

Reading drawings

GD&T understanding

Mechanical inspection

Communication

Microsoft Office

Safety awareness

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

CMM

Calipers

Micrometer

Plug/Gauge

Height gauge

Job description

Job Details

Posting Details

• Posted on August 12, 2026

Locations

• Exeter, NH, USA
• Quality/CI
• Full-Time
• Requisition #: QUALI013382

Description

C/A Design, Inc. is a part of the Heico Companies, and in aggregate, Heico's businesses generate more than $3.2 billion in revenues. C/A Design is an Innovator and leader in the Brazing industry providing custom engineered cooling solutions while leveraging decades of cutting edge, industry leading, brazing experience. Our customers rely on us to deliver the complex parts they create. Protecting the Warfighter is our mission. Our new 120k sf state of the art facility in Exeter, New Hampshire is fully operational and will raise the bar in high precision manufacturing - come and join us!

C/A Design, an industry leader in the manufacturer of complex aluminum dip and vacuum brazed assemblies, is seeking a talented, Quality Inspector to join the team. The Quality Control Inspector will be responsible for performing all aspects of inspection on complex aluminum parts and final assemblies for the Aerospace and Defense industries. This is a critical role within the quality team and requires a detailed mind set. This individual will be expected to embrace and exhibit our culture of honesty, integrity, and good corporate citizenship. This role reports directly to the Quality Supervisor.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Strive towards a culture of proactive safety.
• Mechanical inspection of CNC machined and brazed components
• Operate CMM for in-process and final inspections. Experience is a plus, but training will be provided as needed.
• Final Inspection
• Visual Inspection of finished components and assemblies
• Practical understanding and application of GD&T
• Completion of inspection documentation

EXPERIENCE:

• High School Diploma, or General Education Degree (GED)
• Previous machine shop quality experience a plus
• Demonstrated ability to read and understand drawings/blueprints
• Basic understanding of GD&T required
• Demonstrated ability to use basic mechanical inspection tools: calipers, micrometer, pin/plug/thread gauge, height stand, indicator.
• Familiar with Microsoft Office
• Strong verbal communication skills

WHAT WE OFFER:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Additional 40 hours of Sick Time
• Paid Parental Leave
• Competitive 401(k) plan with employer matching contributions
• Education reimbursement program for professional development
• Relocation assistance for eligible roles
• Climate-controlled facility
• Subsidized vending and on-site break areas
• Complimentary coffee and refreshments
• Clean, modern work environment with advanced equipment and technology
• Opportunities for career growth within a stable, growing aerospace manufacturing organization

ABOUT HEICO:

Heico has a history of success. Since its founding over 40 years ago The Heico Companies has grown from a single business to over 80 separate companies through a strategic acquisition policy, and by reinvesting its earnings into internal growth and new prospects. Historically talented at restoring distressed companies, Heico now strategically targets acquisitions that will complement its ever-growing portfolio of companies in manufacturing, construction, and industrial services.

These four core operations are organized into groups: Metal Processing Group, Construction Solutions Group, Applied Solutions Group, and Industrial Technologies Group. Once acquired, new Heico companies are assigned to a group and run on a stand‑alone basis, allowing for great independence as well as the opportunity to share knowledge about markets, production processes, and management practices across other Heico groups and companies. Each Group has its own corporate team.

Heico continues to seek out new opportunities and maintain its standard of success. The Heico Companies has remained a privately held company since its creation and maintains a majority ownership in each of its operations, which generates more than $3.3 billion dollars in revenues. Many of our businesses are certified Woman-owned Business Enterprises (WBE).

More information about the holding company and overall organization can be found at www.heicocompanies.com .

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