Quality Control Inspector

Description:

 Position Summary

The QC Inspector is responsible for performing in-process, First Article, and final inspections to verify that manufactured products, components, and processes conform to engineering drawings, specifications and customer requirements. This position supports the company’s AS9100D-certified Quality Management System by identifying and documenting non-conforming conditions, maintaining accurate inspection records, and ensuring products meet established quality requirements prior to shipment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform first article, in-process, final, and source inspection activities as required.
• Inspect thermoformed, routed and assembled parts and/or components in accordance with drawings, specifications, work instructions, and inspection plans.
• Interpret engineering documents, specifications, purchase orders, work orders and other applicable documentation.
• Perform dimensional and visual inspections using calibrated inspection equipment, including calipers, micrometers, height gauges, pin gauges and other precision measuring tools.
• Document inspection results accurately and completely on inspection logs, inspection records, or within the company’s ERP system.
• Identify, document, and segregate nonconforming material or product in accordance with the company’s Control of Nonconforming Product procedure.
• Generate or assist with Nonconformance Reports (NCRs) when products or processes do not meet specified requirements.
• Assist with root cause investigations, corrective actions, and verification of corrective-action effectiveness when requested.
• Immediately report questionable conditions, discrepancies, or potential nonconformities to the Quality Manager or appropriate personnel.
• Work closely with Manufacturing, Engineering, Production, and Quality personnel to resolve inspection-related issues.
• Support product release activities by ensuring required inspection and quality documentation has been completed.
• Assist with internal audits, customer audits, supplier-related activities, corrective actions, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Follow all company procedures, work instructions, safety requirements, and AS9100D quality-system requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Experience in an aerospace manufacturing or precision machining environment.
• Experience working within an AS9100 or ISO 9001-certified Quality Management System.
• Experience performing first article, in-process, and final inspection.
• Experience interpreting GD&T and engineering drawings.
• Experience with CMMs, FARO Arm, height gauges, surface plates, or other advanced inspection equipment.
• Familiarity with AS9102 First Article Inspection requirements.
• Experience with ERP/MRP or quality management software.

Requirements:

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 1–3 years of experience in quality inspection, manufacturing inspection, machining, fabrication, assembly, or a related field; aerospace manufacturing experience preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, work instructions, and inspection requirements.
• Basic to intermediate understanding of dimensional inspection and measurement techniques.
• Proficiency using common inspection tools such as calipers, micrometers, gauges, and other precision measuring equipment.
• Basic computer skills and ability to enter and retrieve information from ERP/MRP or quality systems.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to product quality.
• Ability to identify, document, and appropriately escalate nonconforming conditions.
• Ability to work effectively in a production/manufacturing environment and meet established inspection priorities.