Senior Aerospace QA & NDT Inspector | Process Improvement

Cirrus Aircraft; Duluth (MN); On-site; USD 29,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Health Coverage

Employer-Paid Coverages

Flexible Spending Accounts

Well-being

401(k) Plan

PTO

Additional Time off Benefits

Career Development

Exclusive Discounts

Community & Engagement

Job summary

Cirrus Aircraft is seeking an experienced quality professional to ensure aerospace components, assemblies, and systems meet strict quality and regulatory requirements through NDT, auditing, and continuous improvement leadership. You will interpret NDT results, maintain records, and drive root-cause analysis to reduce defects and improve first-pass yield.

You will lead cross-functional quality initiatives, mentor inspectors, and participate in MRB and change management, while upholding AS9100,

Qualifications

• AAS in Non-Destructive Testing, Quality Assurance, or related field preferred.
• Minimum two years of aerospace quality assurance, quality control, or inspection experience preferred.
• Certifications such as ASNT UT/VT/ST, CQI, or equivalent are a plus.
• Knowledge of AS9100, NADCAP, FAA regulations, and aerospace manufacturing processes.

Responsibilities

• Read, interpret, and inspect to engineering drawings, procedures, specifications, and manufacturing requirements.
• Perform nondestructive testing activities, equipment calibration verification, and inspection activities per approved technical references.
• Interpret and evaluate NDT results and determine product acceptance or rejection.
• Maintain detailed inspection records, non-conformance reports, and corrective action documentation.
• Communicate findings and quality concerns to manufacturing, engineering, and management teams.
• Conduct audits of manufacturing processes, equipment, and quality systems.
• Identify, document, and report non-conformances and support root cause and corrective action activities.
• Participate as a member of MRB, corrective action, and change management activities.
• Assist management in assigning First Article and audit activities.
• Apply quality control methods to monitor process capability, verify product conformity, identify recurring defect trends, and recommend corrective actions that improve yield and reduce rework.
• Use data-driven quality tools, including root cause analysis, defect tracking, audit findings, and inspection history, to drive measurable improvements in safety, quality, delivery, cost, and customer satisfaction.
• Actively participate in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance quality, manufacturing processes, productivity, and safety.
• Operate independently and objectively while supporting process improvement, standardization, and change management efforts.
• Coach and support manufacturing personnel in defining and implementing continuous improvement actions.
• Identify and champion cross-functional continuous improvement projects spanning multiple departments.
• Provide leadership in structured problem-solving efforts to improve safety, quality, delivery, productivity, and cost performance.
• Serve as a senior quality resource by mentoring inspectors and production personnel, supporting decision-making on complex quality issues, and escalating risks with clear technical justification.
• Demonstrate leadership qualities and act as a quality resource for manufacturing teams.
• Ensure compliance with work instructions, quality procedures, regulatory requirements, and 6S principles.
• Document quality improvements, cost avoidance, defect reduction, and process efficiency gains to demonstrate the business value of the role and support appropriate compensation alignment.
• Maintain clean and orderly work areas and use required PPE.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Quality control

NDT

Root cause analysis

Cross-functional leadership

Process improvement

Data-driven decision making

Coaching / mentoring

Education

AAS in Non-Destructive Testing

Tools

AS9100

NADCAP

FAA regulations

Job description

Cirrus Aircraft is seeking an experienced quality professional to ensure aerospace components, assemblies, and systems meet strict quality and regulatory requirements through NDT, auditing, and continuous improvement leadership. You will interpret NDT results, maintain records, and drive root-cause analysis to reduce defects and improve first-pass yield.

You will lead cross-functional quality initiatives, mentor inspectors, and participate in MRB and change management, while upholding AS9100,