Quality Inspector - Aerospace & Defense Industry!

The HEICO Companies, LLC; Exeter (NH); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid Time Off

Sick Time Paid Parental Leave

401(k) plan with employer matching

Education reimbursement

Relocation assistance

Climate-controlled facility

On-site break areas and refreshments

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

C/A Design, Inc., a Heico Companies member, seeks a Quality Inspector to perform mechanical inspection of complex aluminum parts and final assemblies for Aerospace and Defense at our Exeter, New Hampshire facility.

You will read drawings/blueprints, apply GD&T, and operate inspection tools (calipers, micrometers, gauges) for in-process and final inspections under the guidance of the Quality Supervisor. A detail-oriented mindset and safety culture are essential.

Qualifications

• Must read and understand drawings/blueprints.
• Basic understanding of GD&T required.
• Experience in machine shop quality inspections is a plus.
• Proficient in using basic inspection tools and measuring instruments.
• Strong verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform mechanical inspection of CNC machined and brazed components.
• Operate CMM for in-process and final inspections; training provided if needed.
• Conduct final and visual inspections of components and assemblies.
• Ensure compliance with GD&T and quality standards.
• Support safety culture and lean quality initiatives.

Skills

Reading drawings/blueprints

GD&T understanding

Quality inspection

Calipers/micrometer usage

Verbal communication

Microsoft Office familiarity

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Calipers

Micrometer

Pin/Plug/thread gauge

Height gauge

Indicator

CMM (training a plus)

Job description

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.

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!

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

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

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods throughout the work shift.
• Ability to frequently use hands and fingers to operate machine controls, tools, and measuring instruments.
• Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials and components weighing up to 40 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Ability to bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, and reach as required to load, unload, and inspect parts and equipment.
• Ability to perform repetitive motions involving the hands, wrists, and arms.
• Ability to visually inspect parts, interpret and read blueprints, technical drawings, work instructions, and use gauges, and measuring devices.
• Ability to distinguish colors, dimensions, and surface defects when performing quality inspections.
• Ability to hear and communicate effectively in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to safely operate equipment in a fast-paced production setting while wearing required personal protective equipment (PPE), including safety glasses, hearing protection, safety shoes, and other equipment as required.
• Ability to work in an environment with exposure to machine noise, metal chips, cutting fluids, lubricants, and varying temperatures.
• Ability to maintain regular attendance and work scheduled shifts, including overtime as required.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Manufacturing environment with exposure to moving mechanical equipment. Frequent interaction with machine tools, raw materials, and finished products. Compliance with all company safety policies, housekeeping requirements, and Foreign Object Debris (FOD) prevention practices. Required use of appropriate PPE and adherence to all safety procedures.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS DISCLAIMER

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

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.