Senior Aerospace Inspection Manager

Precision Fluid Controls Inc; Tennessee; On-site; USD 100,000 - 138,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) + Company Matching

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance +

Paid time off and Holidays

Job summary

Precision Fluid Controls, Inc. is seeking an Inspection Manager to lead all inspection activities on-site in Lincoln, CA.

The role ensures AS9100 compliance, GD&T interpretation, and robust QA across incoming, in-process, and final inspections. Reporting to the COO, you will drive KPI-informed improvements, oversee FAI, calibrations, and inspection documentation, and mentor inspection staff while coordinating with Manufacturing, Engineering, Supply Chain, and Programs.

Qualifications

• 7–10 years aerospace dimensional inspection experience.
• 3–5 years of leadership or supervisory experience in inspection or quality.
• Expert-level knowledge of GD&T (ASME Y14.5) and aerospace engineering drawings.
• Strong experience with CMM programming and operation (e.g., PC-DMIS, Calypso, or similar).

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee all inspection activities (incoming, in-process, final, and source inspection).
• Develop and monitor inspection KPIs (e.g., inspection cycle time, FAI right-first-time, escape rate).
• Improve inspection efficiency through process optimization, standardized methods, and automation where applicable.
• Ensure accurate interpretation of engineering drawings, GD&T, specifications, and customer requirements.
• Oversee and approve AS9102 First Article Inspections (FAI) and inspection documentation.
• Ensure compliance with AS9100, customer flow-downs, and internal quality procedures.
• Supervise, train, and develop inspection personnel; support hiring and performance management.
• Maintain calibration and proper use of measurement and test equipment (M&TE).
• Support production schedules while ensuring inspection integrity and on-time delivery.
• Review and approve inspection reports, certifications, and quality records.
• Identify quality risks, trends, and systemic issues; drive corrective and preventive actions.
• Support nonconformance management, MRB activities, and root cause analysis.
• Partner cross-functionally with Manufacturing, Engineering, Supply Chain, and Programs.
• Support internal, customer, and regulatory audits.
• Establish and track inspection KPIs (FAI right-first-time, cycle time, escape rate).
• Drive continuous improvement to reduce defects, rework, and inspection inefficiencies.

Skills

Aerospace inspection experience

Leadership experience

GD&T ASME Y14.5

CMM programming (PC-DMIS/Calypso)

Inspection documentation & QA

Tools

PC-DMIS

Calypso

Job description

Precision Fluid Controls, Inc. is seeking an Inspection Manager to lead all inspection activities on-site in Lincoln, CA.

The role ensures AS9100 compliance, GD&T interpretation, and robust QA across incoming, in-process, and final inspections. Reporting to the COO, you will drive KPI-informed improvements, oversee FAI, calibrations, and inspection documentation, and mentor inspection staff while coordinating with Manufacturing, Engineering, Supply Chain, and Programs.