Quality Inspector II – Aerospace Manufacturing

Brightpath Associates LLC; Stow (OH); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Brightpath Associates LLC is seeking an experienced Quality Inspector II for aerospace manufacturing in Stow, OH. This onsite, full-time role covers in-process audits, final inspections, and adherence to AS9100/FAA standards on the 3rd shift.

You will inspect precision-machined aerospace components using micrometers, calipers, CMMs, and surface tracers, while documenting non-conformances and supporting root-cause analysis.

Qualifications

• 3+ years hands-on quality inspection in precision machining (aerospace/defense preferred).
• Strong ability to read GD&T symbols and datum structures.
• Proficient with inspection tools and surface plate methods.
• Proficient with MS Office and Adobe Acrobat.

Responsibilities

• Perform in-process audits and final inspections on aerospace components.
• Execute First Article Inspections (FAI) per AS9102.
• Interface with customer/source inspectors during on-site surveillance.
• Maintain document control for MTRs, certifications and inspection records.
• Support Lean Manufacturing, 5S and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

GD&T interpretation

Metrology & inspection

Documentation & reporting

MS Office & Acrobat

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

PC-DMIS

Calypso

Job description

Quality Inspector II – Aerospace Manufacturing

• Location: Stow, OH (Onsite)
• Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent
• Shift: 3rd Shift | Sunday – Thursday, 11:00 PM – 7:00 AM

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Quality Inspector II to join our aerospace manufacturing team on the 3rd shift. In this critical role, you will perform in-process audits and final inspections on precision-machined aerospace components and assemblies. You will ensure 100% adherence to rigorous customer drawings, purchase orders, industry standards, and AS9100/FAA compliance regulations prior to release.

Key Responsibilities

Inspection & Metrology

• Execute detailed mechanical inspection of precision parts using standard variable and attribute metrology tools (micrometers, calipers, height gages, bore gages, optical comparators).
• Set up and run established Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM) inspection routines and interpret measurement data reports.
• Set up and operate surface roughness/contour tracers (such as Surfcom) to verify surface finishes and complex profiles.
• Perform comprehensive First Article Inspections (FAI) in accordance with aerospace requirements (e.g., AS9102).

Blueprint Interpretation & Quality Compliance

• Interpret complex engineering drawings, blueprints, customer specifications, and military standards with high proficiency in Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T per ASME Y14.5).
• Document non-conformances and process Defective Material Reports (DMRs) to support material disposition and root-cause analysis.
• Fulfill Airworthiness Representative duties, including preparing and validating FAA Form 8130-3 / authorized release certificates.
• Work toward achieving certification as a customer-delegated source quality representative (DSQR).
• Coordinate and interface with customer/source inspectors during on-site surveillance and source inspection events.
• Maintain rigorous document control for manufacturing orders, material test reports (MTRs), processing certifications, and quality inspection records.
• Actively contribute to Lean Manufacturing, 5S, and continuous improvement initiatives across production lines.
• Strictly adhere to company Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) policies and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) standards.
• Complete all mandatory compliance, regulatory, and technical training modules in a timely manner.

Qualifications & Experience

Required:

• Experience: Minimum of 3+ years of hands‑on quality inspection experience in precision machining (aerospace or defense manufacturing preferred).
• Technical Skills:
• Demonstrated mastery of mechanical inspection tools and surface plate inspection methods.
• Strong working proficiency in reading GD&T symbols, feature control frames, and datum structures.
• Proficiency in basic PC tools, including Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook) and Adobe Acrobat.
• Education: High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• Pre-Employment Requirements: Must successfully pass pre‑employment background checks, drug screenings, and applicable occupational health/physical evaluations.

Preferred:

• Hands‑on experience setting up and executing CMM programs (e.g., PC‑DMIS, Calypso, or equivalent).
• Prior qualification or exposure as a Designated Supplier Quality Representative (DSQR).
• Familiarity with AS9100 quality management systems and AS9102 FAI documentation.
• ASQ certification (e.g., Certified Quality Inspector – CQI) or formal technical coursework in metrology/machining.

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions

• Ability to lift, push, or carry inspection fixtures, tooling, or parts weighing up to 40 lbs independently.
• Ability to stand, walk, sit, bend, and navigate shop floor stairs throughout an 8‑hour shift.
• Manual dexterity required to handle precision measuring instruments and sensitive aerospace parts.
• Work environment includes exposure to active machine shop conditions (noise, cutting fluids/coolants, industrial machinery).