Quality Inspector

Job Description

Job Title: Quality Inspector

Job Description

We are seeking an Aerospace Inspector to perform initial, in-process, and final inspections on aircraft engine components, ensuring compliance with engineering drawings, customer requirements, and company specifications. This role involves inspecting dimensions, assessing finishes, and detecting nonconformances. Inspectors will approve items within specifications and recommend actions for those not meeting standards. Responsibilities also include verifying part and supplier identification, and assisting shop personnel in setting up gauges and performing inspections.

Responsibilities

Perform inspections on major rotating components such as disks, shafts, air seals, drums, and hubs.

Assist operators in setting up gauges and performing in-process inspections.

Obtain blueprints and company specification sheets for items and orders.

Review internal operation sheets against customer blueprints.

Determine inspection procedures to ensure verification of specifications and dimensions.

Use necessary fixtures, gauges, and indicators to check parts for compliance.

Complete assurance checklists and perform dimensional checks of parts as needed.

Reject nonconforming items, document issues, and move parts to the quality clinic.

Complete required paperwork on machined parts inspection activity.

Read and understand work instructions, manuals, and customer requirements.

Document all inspections accurately and work with operators to meet requirements.

Organize and maintain the inspection department and methods.

Work independently to meet customer requirements and cross-train in other disciplines.

Induct incoming parts and assist in expeditious shipment of critical parts.

Adapt to different inspection methods and perform related duties as required.

Participate in training and maintain regular attendance.

Travel domestically 5-10% of the time.Essential Skills

Must be a 'US Person' as defined by the US Government and able to work with ITAR-related data.

High school diploma or GED required.

3+ years of experience as an aerospace part inspector or equivalent education and experience.

Expert knowledge of blueprint reading and machinery limitations.

Ability to read and comprehend instructions, correspondence, and memos.

Visual acuity to read machine dials, gauges, Op sheets, and precision measuring equipment.

Ability to make and assemble gauges such as swing gauge and dial bore.

Familiarity with Root Cause Corrective Action tools (5 why’s, Fishbone, etc.).

Ability to verify conformance using measuring instruments like micrometers and calipers.

High level of knowledge to determine proper inspection methods for each part.

Proficiency in reading, writing, and understanding English.Additional Skills & Qualifications

Experience with quality control, quality assurance, and quality inspection.

Knowledge of GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing).

Capability to review operation sheets against customer blueprints.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $50000.00 - $80000.00/yr.

401 k,

medical, dental, vision

growth opportunities, stable aerospace contracts

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Newington,CT.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 4, 2025.

About Aerotek:

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.Company Description

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 meet 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 in solving 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.

Full-time