Senior Aerospace Quality Inspector

Stark Aerospace, Inc.; Columbus, Northern (MS, KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Stark Aerospace, Inc. is seeking a seasoned Quality Inspector to perform extensive inspection functions across the organization, including incoming, in-process, and finished product checks.

The role requires ten years with a QMS, aerospace experience with FAI, and solid skills in dimensional and visual inspection, using standard measuring equipment; MS Outlook/Excel/Word proficiency is expected. Applicants should be able to train and mentor staff, issue nonconformances, and participate in

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Ten years in a QA environment with documented QMS and production inspection experience.
• 5+ years in aerospace with First Article Inspection (FAI).
• Understanding of engineering drawings, standards and quality requirements.
• Proficient with Microsoft Outlook, Excel and Word.

Responsibilities

• Approve incoming materials: confirm specifications, conduct visual and measurement tests, and reject unacceptable materials per Stark procedures and customer requirements.
• Approve in-process production: confirm specifications, conduct tests; communicate adjustments to production supervisor and personnel.
• Approve finished products: confirm specifications, conduct tests; issue COC’s; return products for re-work and confirm re-work.
• Document inspection results: complete reports and logs; summarize re-work and waste; input data into quality database.
• Issue, review and validate product non-conformances.
• Review quality procedures and engineering requirements.
• Recommend adjustments to receiving, assembly, production and/or shipping processes.
• Train and mentor personnel in building quality into the product.
• Issue nonconformances; assist in validating corrective actions.
• Perform First Article Inspection and documentation.
• Provide technical support.
• Provide timely support of identified issues.
• Provide oversight for production equipment maintenance and inspection.
• Maintain tracking spreadsheets (vendors, calibrated tools).
• Conduct internal and external Quality Management System audits as required.
• Contribute to team communication between Quality and Production.

Skills

Dimensional inspection

Visual inspection

Shop math

First Article Inspection (FAI)

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Excel

Word

Job description

Stark Aerospace, Inc. is seeking a seasoned Quality Inspector to perform extensive inspection functions across the organization, including incoming, in-process, and finished product checks.

The role requires ten years with a QMS, aerospace experience with FAI, and solid skills in dimensional and visual inspection, using standard measuring equipment; MS Outlook/Excel/Word proficiency is expected. Applicants should be able to train and mentor staff, issue nonconformances, and participate in