Quality specialist

PDS Defense; Foley (AL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

PDS Defense, Inc. in Foley, AL is seeking a Quality specialist to inspect and document hardware within a manufacturing environment. The role emphasizes First Article Inspections, calibrations, and adherence to QA procedures to prevent non-conformities.

You will work variable shifts, pass color/vision tests, and support aerospace quality programs while coordinating with the team to resolve issues and maintain product conformance.

Qualifications

• Typically requires HS diploma (or equivalent, e.g. G.E.D. in the US) or vocational/technical education in related discipline with a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience.
• Experience performing manufacturing or product inspections using blueprints and specifications.
• Experience performing measurements with precision measurement tools, such as micrometers and calipers.

Responsibilities

• Ability to work varying shifts, or overtime as required.
• You will need to pass a color/vision test.
• Inspection of Electrical activity and electrical processes.
• Perform detailed product inspections on in process and finished goods, including but not limited to First Article Inspections.
• Document characteristics of products accurately and with technical detail.
• Initiate Quality Notifications for any non-conforming products.
• Apply quality assurance procedures and requirements to the inspection of hardware and to document reviews.
• Identify any potential quality issues early and help to prevent their occurrence.
• Communicate effectively to other Collins Aerospace personnel any quality issues needing resolution.
• Monitor and utilize calibrated measuring instruments.
• Safely Preform other duties as assigned

Skills

Attention to detail

Reading blueprints

Quality mindset

Communication

Education

HS diploma or GED

Tools

SAP

Micrometers

Calipers

Job description

Light Industrial/Manufacturing

Quality specialist Foley, AL Posted: 10/26/2026

Job Description

Job ID#:

226915

Job Category:

Light Industrial/Manufacturing

Position Type:

Associate - W2

Shift:

1

PDS Defense, Inc. is seeking a Quality specialist, in Foley, AL.

Job Description

Ability to work varying shifts, or overtime as required

You will need to pass a color/vision test

Inspection of Electrical activity and electrical processes

Perform detailed product inspections on in process and finished goods, including but not limited to First Article Inspections.

Document characteristics of products accurately and with technical detail.

Initiate Quality Notifications for any non-conforming products

Apply quality assurance procedures and requirements to the inspection of hardware and to document reviews.

Identify any potential quality issues early and help to prevent their occurrence.

Communicate effectively to other Collins Aerospace personnel any quality issues needing resolution.

Monitor and utilize calibrated measuring instruments.

Safely Preform other duties as assigned

Qualifications You Must Have

Typically requires HS diploma (or equivalent, e.g. G.E.D. in the US) or vocational/technical education in related discipline with a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience.

Experience performing manufacturing or product inspections using blueprints and specifications.

Experience performing measurements with precision measurement tools, such as micrometers and calipers.

Qualifications We Prefer

Basic math skills including addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, fractions, and percentages.

The ability to utilize computer systems including input of data and retrieval of information for inspections and configuration purposes.

The ability to review documents and to identify and resolve any errors or missing information.

Ability to use operating software including SAP

2+ years in an Aerospace or similar inspection role

Job Requirements

Minimum Security Clearance:

No Clearance

Military connected talent encouraged to apply.

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