Quality Inspector

Job Description

The Quality Inspector verifies routine product conformance to design requirements and provides objective evidence of results. This role involves performing auditing, surveillance, and monitoring, identifying and documenting discrepancies, and segregating and controlling non-conforming items. The inspector will perform preliminary review and disposition of non-conformance and conduct product reviews with customers during product or process verification. The position also requires identifying repetitive or significant non-conformances and initiating requests for corrective action. Under limited supervision, the inspector will inspect incoming parts/materials, verify outgoing orders, check parts for processing and special orders, and use tools such as micrometers, gauge controls, calipers, and indicators daily. Additionally, the inspector will provide mentorship throughout the Inspection team.

Responsibilities

• Conduct dimensional inspections per design record and documented AQL levels.
• Perform visual inspections for obvious defects.
• Review and disposition all certification documentation to meet traceability requirements per AS9100 and Company Quality standards; communicate with vendors as needed.
• Disposition and control of non-conforming products.
• Obtain and maintain Customer Designated Supplier Quality Representative Stamps for at least three customers (or as applicable by Site size); active use of stamps required.
• Review and approve First Articles from suppliers.
• Identify and communicate opportunities to increase inspector productivity.
• Assist with RCCA activities pertaining to Inspection.
• Assist in internal, customer, and third-party audits.

• 1-2 years of related work experience (2-4 years preferred).
• Equivalent combination of formal education, on-the-job training, and/or work experience.
• Previous aerospace inspection experience.
• Experience in QA inspection methods and procedures, including First Article Inspection.
• Fluent in English (reading, writing, and verbal communication).
• Strong analytical, organizational, and troubleshooting skills.
• Required to pass documented color and near vision exam.
• Knowledge of AS9100 requirements.
• Experience in the usage of calipers, ring/pin gages, comparator, and Smart scope.
• Proficient PC skills and use of Microsoft Office products (Outlook, Excel).
• Understanding of Six Sigma / team concepts.
• Advanced GD&T Skills – Optical Comparator, CMM, Layout, Vision Scope Systems.
• Ability to manage multiple and competing priorities.

• Quality assurance
• Quality inspection
• Quality control
• Document review
• Aerospace
• Calipers
• Visual inspection
• Excellent English communication skills (verbal and written)
• Document control, print, scan, review, organize
• Attention to detail
• Written communication
• Receiving
• Inspection
• AS9100

The work environment is an office setting within a warehouse that is air-conditioned, very clean, and well-organized. Regular working hours are 7 am - 4 pm or 8 am - 5 pm.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Enfield, Connecticut.

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.