Quality Inspector (Assembly)

Precision Fuzing and Sensors; Westfield (CT); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401k with employer matching

Generous Paid Time Off

Job summary

Precision Fuzing and Sensors in Middletown, CT, is seeking a Quality Inspector to join the Operations department. The role focuses on dimensional and visual inspection of assemblies and components, using micrometers, calipers, CMMs, and related tools.

You will read engineering drawings, ensure conformance to GD&T, and document results. The ideal candidate has 1–3 years of experience in manufacturing inspection, familiarity with AS9100/ISO9001, and strong math and documentation skills.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 1–3 years of experience as a Quality Inspector or in manufacturing.
• Experience with AS9100, ISO9001 or similar regulated standards.
• Basic computer skills (MS Office).
• Basic understanding of GD&T and measurement philosophy.
• Familiar with CMM and inspection tooling.
• Familiar with FAI requirements.
• Familiar with JSTD-001 requirements.

Responsibilities

• Perform dimensional and visual inspection of in-process and finished components using precision measuring instruments.
• Interpret drawings and specifications; document inspection results.
• Report discrepancies and coordinate corrective actions with QA/eng teams.
• Maintain certification documents and inspect gauges and fixtures as needed.
• Support process improvement initiatives to reduce defects and waste.
• Instruct junior inspectors as required.

Skills

Blueprint reading

GDT interpretation

Mathematical aptitude

Documentation & record-keeping

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Micrometers

Calipers

Thread gauges

Go/no-go gauges

Visual comparator

Drop indicator

Height gauges

CMM

Sine plate

Job description

Precision Fuzing and Sensors is actively hiring for a Quality Inspectors in Middletown, CT. This role plays a pivotal part in our Operations Department, directly contributing to our company Core Values (REACH). The ideal candidate will have a background in manufacturing inspection of assemblies and sub assemblies using inspection tools, including micrometers and calipers.

Responsibilities:

• Perform dimensional and visual inspection of complex in-process and completed machines, cast, molded and fabricated parts.
• Frequently work to tolerances of .0001 or more, using complex inspection equipment and other such items as tool maker's microscope, coordinate measuring machine, rotary table, and sine plate.
• Interpret and inspect to engineering drawings, specifications and other approved work documents for such characteristics as functional testing as dimensional configuration, hardness, surface roughness, visual appearance and completion of required operations; record inspection results and complete required paperwork.
• Record inspection results and complete required documentation. May occasionally be required to inspect templates, jigs, fixtures, and gauges. Report discrepancies or conditions that would result in defective products.
• Coordinate with product and quality assurance engineers to communicate and explain non-conforming conditions and obtain necessary corrective action; may work with customer inspector during concurrent inspections.
• May be required to plot measurements on control charts and histograms. Interpret and use company/customer specified sampling plans.
• Assist in formulating and reporting recommendations for correction of process to eliminate or reduce percentage of defects.
• Instruct and guide lower-level inspection personnel as required. Maintains certification documents control.
• Provide input to improve the material/fabrication incoming-to-line process.
• May be required to participate in improvement activities.
• Qualifications:
• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• 1-3 years of experience as a Quality Inspector or related manufacturing experience required.
• Proficiency with shop mathematics, able to read blueprints, understand specifications, charts, tables, experience utilizing a variety of precision measuring instruments/inspection tool like, calipers, micrometers, thread gages, go-no go gages, visual comparator, drop indicator, height gages.
• Experience with AS9100, ISO9001, or similar highly regulated standards.
• Basic computer skills including Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc).
• Basic understanding of GDT, for example, true position, perpendicular, parallelism, flatness.
• Basic Knowledge of CMM. Must be fully competent and capable of read interpret.
• Detail drawings, specifications, and other approved work documents.
• Familiar with FAI requirements.
• Familiar with JSTD-001 requirements.

Shift:

• 1st Shift Monday-Friday 6:30a-3:00p.

Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance.
• 401k with employer matching contribution.
• Generous Paid Time Off.
  

For more than 85 years, our team at Precision Fuzing and Sensors has designed, tested, and manufactured the fuzing and sensor systems that defense programs depend on — delivering mission-critical reliability from a single, vertically integrated facility in Middletown, Connecticut. Precision Fuzing & Sensors has spent more than eight decades at the forefront of fuzing technology for defense and aerospace applications, trusted by every branch of the U.S. military and allied nations across the globe.