Senior Quality Inspector - Aerospace, FAI & CMM Lead

Edge Autonomy; Ann Arbor (MI); On-site; USD 41,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Matching 401(k)

Paid PTO

Paid holidays

Medical, vision, and dental insurance

Group Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

HSA and FSA Options

Critical Care Plan

Accident Care Plan

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Job summary

Edge Autonomy is seeking a seasoned Quality Inspector III to serve as a senior technical resource in an AS9100 aerospace environment in Ann Arbor, MI. The role emphasizes advanced dimensional and functional inspections, leading FAI per AS9102, and mentoring junior inspection staff while interfacing with engineering, suppliers, and customers.

The successful candidate will program CMM routines, develop inspection methods, and drive MRB and RCCA activities with minimal supervision.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; associate degree in a technical or quality-related field preferred.
• 6+ years of inspection experience, including 4+ years in aerospace/defense manufacturing.
• Advanced ability to interpret complex drawings and GD&T per ASME Y14.5.
• Proficiency operating and programming CMMs and using inspection software (PC-DMIS or Calypso).
• Thorough knowledge of first article inspection (FAI), AS9102, and AS9100 requirements.
• Demonstrated experience leading MRB, root-cause, and corrective-action activities.
• Proven ability to mentor inspectors, develop work instructions, and work independently with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Perform and review advanced dimensional, functional, and source inspection of complex parts and assemblies against engineering, specification, and customer requirements.
• Lead and verify first article inspections (FAI) in accordance with AS9102 and approve completed FAI packages.
• Interpret and verify complex GD&T per ASME Y14.5 and resolve drawing and tolerance questions with engineering.
• Develop and program coordinate measuring machine (CMM) routines and create inspection methods, plans, and work instructions.
• Lead nonconformance investigation, participate in material review board (MRB), and support root-cause and corrective-action (RCCA) activities.
• Coordinate and prioritize daily inspection activities and provide technical leadership, training, and mentoring to Quality Inspector I and II personnel.
• Support internal and external audits, including AS9100D surveillance and certification activities.
• Interface with suppliers and customers on source inspection, quality escapes, and product acceptance.
• Maintain and improve calibration control, FOD, and ESD program compliance within the inspection function.
• Adhere to all quality, safety, ITAR/EAR, and environmental requirements applicable to the work area.
• Assumes all other responsibilities as assigned

Skills

GD&T interpretation

CMM programming

FAI knowledge

MRB leadership

Mentoring staff

AS9100 knowledge

Engineering interfacing

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate degree in technical/quality field preferred

Tools

PC-DMIS

Calypso

CMM software

Job description

Edge Autonomy is seeking a seasoned Quality Inspector III to serve as a senior technical resource in an AS9100 aerospace environment in Ann Arbor, MI. The role emphasizes advanced dimensional and functional inspections, leading FAI per AS9102, and mentoring junior inspection staff while interfacing with engineering, suppliers, and customers.

The successful candidate will program CMM routines, develop inspection methods, and drive MRB and RCCA activities with minimal supervision.