Quality Inspector II

Aereos; Texas; On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

AGH Industries, a division of Aereos, LLC, is seeking an experienced Quality Inspector II to support aerospace, defense, and ground support programs. The inspector performs receiving, in-process, and final inspections against engineering drawings, specifications, and customer requirements in an AS9100 aerospace quality environment.

The candidate will read GD&T, utilize precision measuring tools, complete First Article Inspections per AS9102, and maintain meticulous records to ensure conformance

Qualifications

• 5+ years of hands-on inspection experience in a machining or manufacturing environment.
• Strong blueprint reading skills and working knowledge of GD&T.
• Proficient with precision measuring instruments and able to produce accurate, repeatable results.
• Excellent documentation habits and attention to detail; able to communicate in English.

Responsibilities

• Perform receiving, first-piece, in-process, and final inspections against drawings, routers, and inspection plans.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings, including GD&T callouts, and apply them accurately.
• Inspect parts using precision tools (calipers, micrometers, height gages, pin and thread gages, bore gages, indicators, surface plates).
• Perform First Article Inspections (FAI) per AS9102 and document results.
• Record inspection results accurately in inspection reports and the quality system.
• Identify, tag, and segregate nonconforming material and write NCRs.
• Verify travelers, material certifications, and required documentation are complete before product moves forward.
• Verify gage calibration status before each use.
• Communicate inspection findings clearly to machinists, supervisors, and Quality Engineering.
• Follow AS9100D procedures, FOD prevention, and safety practices.
• Keep inspection areas clean and organized (5S).

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Excel

ERP systems

Quality software

Job description

AGH Industries — A Division of Aereos, LLC

Quality Inspector II – Machined Parts

Employment Type: Full-Time

Position Summary

AGH Industries, a division of Aereos, LLC, is seeking an experienced Quality Inspector II to support aerospace, defense, and ground support programs. The Quality Inspector II performs receiving, in-process, and final inspection of machined parts and assemblies against engineering drawings, specifications, and customer requirements. This role is for a seasoned inspector who can work independently from day one in an AS9100 aerospace quality environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform receiving, first-piece, in-process, and final inspections against drawings, routers, and inspection plans
• Read and interpret engineering drawings, including GD&T callouts, and apply them accurately during inspection
• Inspect parts using standard precision tools: calipers, micrometers, height gages, pin and thread gages, bore gages, indicators, and surface plates
• Perform and document First Article Inspections (FAI) per AS9102
• Record inspection results accurately in inspection reports and the quality system
• Identify, tag, and segregate nonconforming material, and write and document nonconformance reports (NCRs)
• Verify that travelers, material certifications, and required documentation are complete and correct before product moves forward
• Verify gage calibration status before each use
• Communicate inspection findings clearly to machinists, supervisors, and Quality Engineering
• Follow AS9100D procedures, FOD prevention, and safety practices
• Keep inspection areas clean and organized (5S)

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED
• 5+ years of hands‑on inspection experience in a machining or manufacturing environment
• Proficient with precision measuring instruments, with accurate and repeatable results
• Strong blueprint reading skills and working knowledge of GD&T
• Solid shop math, including fractions, decimals, and metric/imperial conversions
• Strong attention to detail and disciplined documentation habits
• Able to read, write, and communicate effectively in English
• Must be a U.S. person as defined by ITAR (22 CFR 120.62), meaning a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or protected individual under 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3). This is required because the role involves access to export‑controlled technical data.
• Experience working in an AS9100 or ISO 9001 quality system
• Basic computer skills (Excel, ERP and/or quality software)

Preferred Qualifications

• AS9100 aerospace or defense manufacturing experience
• Experience performing and documenting AS9102 First Article Inspections
• Exposure to CMM, optical comparators, or vision systems
• Blueprint reading or inspection certificate from a trade school or community college

Physical Requirements

• Stand and walk for extended periods
• Lift up to 35 lbs
• Good near vision, with or without correction
• Wear required PPE, including safety glasses, on the shop floor

AGH Industries / Aereos, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.