Quality Inspector (Aerospace Manufacturing)

ACE Thermal Systems; Thornton (CO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

ACE Thermal Systems is seeking a Quality Inspector II/III to perform bench and floor inspections on aerospace parts and materials, ensuring conformance to drawings and specifications. You will conduct first article and conformity inspections, use CMMs and precision tools, and prepare documentation per AS9102.

Responsibilities include reviewing release priorities, inspecting incoming hardware, and ensuring parts meet revision requirements. Onsite Thornton, CO, with 9–10 hour days when required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• 3–5 years minimum in quality assurance/inspection.
• Experience in aerospace/aviation or related products preferred.
• Proficiency with ISO/AS9100 processes; Part 21 preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform First Article Inspections (FAI/FAIR) and document per AS9102 and company procedures.
• Inspect parts and products through production, checking color, finish, dimensions, hardness, density.
• Review supplier first article inspection reports; approve or escalate as needed.
• Cross-train team members and support engineering, supply chain, and QA management.

Skills

GD&T

Reading engineering drawings

FAI/AS9102

CMM

Calipers & micrometers

Quality assurance

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

CMM

Calipers

Micrometers

Height gauge

Torque wrenches

MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)

Job description

At ACE Thermal Systems, we design, engineer, manufacture, and support high-performance environmental control systems (ECS) and components for extreme temperature and operating conditions and reliable everyday use.

As your single source, dedicated supplier for bleed air systems, air conditioning systems, cabin pressure control systems, components, and more, the ACE team acts as a key extension of your team, providing intelligent innovation and proven design methodologies to deliver safe, reliable, air control technologies and systems for aircraft.

Our mission is to be the trusted source of mission critical products and services for Aerospace and Defense customers. We do this by exceeding customer expectations through innovative products and processes. We are committed to fostering a dynamic, collaborative environment that encourages professional growth and innovation.

Summary:

As the Quality Inspector II or III, you'll be responsible for the bench and floor inspections of customer aircraft parts, products and materials being produced in house or received from vendors. You'll conduct first article and conformity inspections, while using a variety of precision measuring instruments, including electronic devices and CMM. You will inspect parts and products through the entire production process, checking color, finish, dimensions, hardness, density, and other measurable and observable characteristics. You may also audit and qualify vendors off-site. And plan inspection procedures. In addition, you will…

• Review shipping objective daily to establish inspection priorities.
• Reviewing aging MO list in ERP to establish additional daily priorities.
• Details inspection of components, subassemblies, and final product and paperwork associated with each of the inspected items.
• Inspect incoming shipments of hardware, components, raw materials and subassemblies per lot sampling table or ERP listed requirement.
• Proficiently use precision measuring instruments including calipers, micrometers, CMM, height gauge, pins, torque wrenches, counter sink gauges, and other required instruments.
• Review and approve supplier first article inspection reports.
• Prepare accurate and complete Engineering Change Requests.
• Perform First Article Inspections (FAI/FAIR) and documentation per AS9102 and company procedures.
• Read and interpret all engineering drawings per the Engineering specification to ensure the part was produced to the right revision.
• Issue first pass yield findings when a part can be reworked and write MRB documents.
• First article inspection and documentation per AS9102 and company procedures.
• Check the revision of the drawings per the Engineering specification to ensure the part was produced to the right revision.
• Resolve technical issues with engineering, supply chain and QA management, and escalation more complex issues.
• Cross-training others within the team.

Required Qualifications:

• High School Diploma, GED or equivalent is required.
• 3 to 5 years' experience minimum in a quality assurance / inspection position is required.
• Quality Accreditation or commensurate experience preferred.
• Experience within the aerospace/aviation or related products is preferred.
• Experience with ISO or AS9100 processes and procedures is required, Part 21 preferred.
• Ability to read engineering drawings, specifications and other related literature is necessary.
• Familiar with geometric dimensioning and tolerance (GD&T) skills.
• Familiar with Windows Operating System®, MS Office including (Word, Excel, Outlook & PowerPoint)
• Ability to be onsite Monday Friday, at the Thornton, CO facility is required. With the ability for 9-10 hours work days sometimes required.

Application Deadline: The position will remain open until filled.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision coverage; a 401(k) plan with company match; paid time off (including vacation and company holidays); life and disability insurance; and an employee assistance program. Employees may also be eligible for professional development support, and wellness initiatives. Benefits eligibility and offerings may vary based on position, location, and length of employment.

• medical, dental, and vision coverage
• a 401(k) plan with company match
• paid time off (including vacation and company holidays)
• life and disability insurance
• an employee assistance program
• Employees may also be eligible for professional development support, and wellness initiatives.
• Benefits eligibility and offerings may vary based on position, location, and length of employment.

EEO Summary: We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities throughout the application and employment process. If you require assistance or accommodation, please contact us.