Senior QA Inspector – Aerospace & Process Improvement

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

401(k) Plan

Paid time off

Holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Store discounts

Job summary

Cirrus Aircraft Ltd. is seeking a Quality Assurance Inspector 2 to ensure aerospace products and processes meet stringent quality requirements.

You will perform advanced inspections, lead quality control activities, and support continuous improvement across manufacturing operations. The role requires reading engineering drawings, applying AS9100/NADCAP/FAA standards, and collaborating with engineering and production teams to drive defect prevention and process improvements.

Qualifications

• Read, interpret, and inspect to engineering drawings, specifications, procedures, and manufacturing requirements.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in quality assurance or quality control within the aerospace industry.
• Familiarity with aerospace standards (AS9100, NADCAP, FAA regulations).
• Proficiency in reading engineering drawings, blueprints, and technical documentation.
• Knowledge of quality management systems (QMS) and inspection software.

Responsibilities

• Read, interpret, and inspect to engineering drawings, specifications, procedures, and manufacturing requirements.
• Verify product, process, and documentation compliance with customer, engineering, and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain inspection records, non-conformance reports, corrective actions, and quality documentation.
• Lead quality control activities for assigned products, work centers, or manufacturing processes to ensure conformance and timely resolution of quality issues.
• Communicate quality findings and non-conformances to teams and leadership.
• Support root cause analysis and corrective action implementation activities.
• Conduct audits of manufacturing processes, equipment, and quality systems.

Skills

Reading engineering drawings

Auditing

Root cause analysis

Coaching/leadership

Education

GED/HS Diploma

A&P License or related degree

Tools

Micrometers

Calipers

CMMs

QMS

Inspection software

Job description

Cirrus Aircraft Ltd. is seeking a Quality Assurance Inspector 2 to ensure aerospace products and processes meet stringent quality requirements.

You will perform advanced inspections, lead quality control activities, and support continuous improvement across manufacturing operations. The role requires reading engineering drawings, applying AS9100/NADCAP/FAA standards, and collaborating with engineering and production teams to drive defect prevention and process improvements.