Senior QA Inspector - Aerospace Quality & Process Lead

Cirrus Aircraft Ltd.; Alcoa (TN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Health Coverage

Employer-Paid Coverages: Life/Disabilt

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA/HSA)

Well-being programs and incentives

401(k) Plan with matching

Job summary

Cirrus Aircraft Ltd. in Tennessee is seeking a Quality Assurance Inspector 2 to ensure aerospace products meet engineering, regulatory, and customer requirements through advanced inspection, audits, and corrective action support.

You will lead quality control activities, analyze inspection data, and drive continuous improvement across manufacturing operations, partnering with engineering and production teams to reduce defects and improve throughput.

Qualifications

• Experience with aerospace quality requirements (AS9100,NADCAP) and QA audits.
• Minimum of 2 years in QA/QC in aerospace manufacturing.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Proficiency with inspection tools and measurement equipment.
• Knowledge of QMS and inspection software.

Responsibilities

• Perform advanced inspection to verify conformance with drawings and specs.
• Lead QC activities for assigned processes and resolve defects promptly.
• Maintain non-conformance records and support CAPA.
• Audit manufacturing processes and equipment for compliance.
• Analyze data to identify trends and drive continuous improvement.
• Communicate findings to cross-functional teams and leadership.
• Ensure compliance with 6S, PPE, and quality procedures.
• Support root-cause analysis and containment actions.

Skills

QA inspection

Reading drawings

Audit and CAPA

Continuous improvement

Documentation control

Education

GED/HS Diploma

A&P License or QA degree

Tools

Micrometers

Calipers

CMMs

Job description

Cirrus Aircraft Ltd. in Tennessee is seeking a Quality Assurance Inspector 2 to ensure aerospace products meet engineering, regulatory, and customer requirements through advanced inspection, audits, and corrective action support.

You will lead quality control activities, analyze inspection data, and drive continuous improvement across manufacturing operations, partnering with engineering and production teams to reduce defects and improve throughput.