Senior Aviation Engine Quality Inspector

Coastal Elite Pro; Burlington (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Coastal Elite Pro is seeking an experienced quality specialist to ensure engine quality across repair and production environments. You will collaborate with a team to perform inspections, release engines and parts, and support regulatory compliance with 14 CFR parts.

The role spans shop floor and office tasks, with PPE and potential travel requirements. The ideal candidate has an FAA Part 65 license, 5+ years in repair/production with 2 in inspection, and strong analytical and communication

Qualifications

• Associates degree or relevant work experience, plus FAA Part 65 license.
• Minimum five years in repair/production with two in inspection.
• Knowledge of 14CFR Part 43, 145, and ideally Part 21.
• Strong communication, organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with design data, tooling, gaging; experience with ERP/MES systems.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and work in PPE; travel may be required.

Responsibilities

• Perform inspections and release of engines and parts, including visual, borescope, and hand measurements.
• Ensure shipment paperwork compliance and support design data reviews, incorporating updates from manuals and service bulletins.
• Maintain shop floor activities per approved procedures, providing feedback for improvements.
• Review inspection methods and tools, and manage suspect parts removal and investigation.
• Support root cause analysis and implement corrective actions related to product defects and escapes.
• Participate in other quality projects as assigned.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Education

Associate degree or relevant work experience

FAA Part 65 license

Tools

Microsoft Office

ERP systems

MES systems (IFS/Solumina)

Job description

Coastal Elite Pro is seeking an experienced quality specialist to ensure engine quality across repair and production environments. You will collaborate with a team to perform inspections, release engines and parts, and support regulatory compliance with 14 CFR parts.

The role spans shop floor and office tasks, with PPE and potential travel requirements. The ideal candidate has an FAA Part 65 license, 5+ years in repair/production with 2 in inspection, and strong analytical and communication