Senior Quality Inspector, Aerospace & Spaceflight

PDS Tech, Inc.; Mesa (AZ); On-site; USD 48,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

Short-Term Disability

401K plan

Commuter benefits

Job summary

PDS Tech Commercial in Mesa, AZ is seeking a Senior Quality Control Inspector to support a cutting-edge spaceflight program. You will serve as a quality authority over spacecraft components, ensuring airworthiness and regulatory compliance before flight.

The role emphasizes inspecting engines, avionics, and flight hardware, documenting results, and collaborating with engineering, management and production. Prior aerospace experience and strong attention to detail are essential.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum of five years in aerospace parts and components.
• Hands-on experience in an MRO, manufacturing, maintenance and overhaul or airline environment.
• Strong knowledge of inspection standards and QMS requirements.
• Ability to read, interpret, and evaluate manufacturing documentation and work instructions.
• Proven commitment to safety, quality, and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Performing scheduled inspections to ensure workmanship meets industry standards.
• Conducting preliminary, in-progress, and final inspections on processed articles.
• Reviewing manufacturing records for completeness and accuracy prior to release for return to service.
• Inspecting for defects, damage, identification, and dimensional accuracy using measurement tools and inspection techniques.
• Following and documenting complex inspection processes, entering inspection results and quality data accurately.
• Leading or supporting RCCA activities and generating NCRs.

Skills

Aviation experience

Quality inspection

QMS knowledge

Documentation reading

Communication skills

Safety conscious

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

TipQA

Apriso

Job description

PDS Tech Commercial in Mesa, AZ is seeking a Senior Quality Control Inspector to support a cutting-edge spaceflight program. You will serve as a quality authority over spacecraft components, ensuring airworthiness and regulatory compliance before flight.

The role emphasizes inspecting engines, avionics, and flight hardware, documenting results, and collaborating with engineering, management and production. Prior aerospace experience and strong attention to detail are essential.