Senior Aerospace Quality Assurance Inspector

What your day looks like

You begin on the floor, verifying parts against engineering intent. Using portable CMMs (such as a Hexagon Arm with PC-DMIS), optical comparators, profilometers, and hardness testers, you validate dimensions and finishes. You move from raw materials—extrusions, sheet metal, castings, and purchased components—to in-process, final, and source inspections, always ensuring conformance to specification and regulatory requirements.

Back at your station, you compile AS9102 First Article Inspection Reports and complete FAIRs in Net-Inspect (or comparable systems). You review purchase orders and certification packages, build airtight documentation for FAA records, and log any findings through non-conformance reports (NCRs). You partner closely with the Quality Manager to analyze data, drive internal audits, and advance continuous improvement initiatives.

Key impact areas

• Technical Inspection & Measurement : Execute precise mechanical inspections with advanced metrology tools and hand gauges.
• Documentation & Auditing : Produce accurate AS9102 FAIRs, maintain FAA records, conduct internal audits, and deliver clear audit reports.
• Compliance & Safety : Verify shipments and product against specifications and regulatory standards; uphold company safety rules and a clean, organized workspace.

What you bring

Physical demands

This role involves frequent standing and walking, regular verbal communication and hearing, and routine use of hands for handling tools and materials, including reaching with arms. Occasional sitting may occur. You should be comfortable frequently lifting or moving up to 50 pounds. Vision needs include close and distance focus, peripheral awareness, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Work setting

Work is typically performed in a moderate-noise manufacturing environment, with occasional exposure to outdoor conditions. You’ll follow all safety procedures and help maintain a clean, safe area for yourself and your teammates.

Accessibility and compliance Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally be exposed to outdoor conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.