Quality Inspector

Summary

Aerospace Manufacturing Company

The Quality Inspector is responsible for performing job duties as assigned by Management, including in-process inspections and collaboration with the production, engineering, and quality teams. The role involves monitoring the quality of manufacturing processes and finished products on the production floor, supporting a lean culture focused on continuous improvement and waste reduction.

Key Responsibilities

Inspection & Quality Assurance

• Verify prior operations for completion and acceptance.
• Compare work instructions on travelers to manufactured products, ensuring correct part numbers, drawings, revisions, and approvals.
• Perform dimensional and visual inspections of sheet metal and machined parts or assemblies per blueprints and industry standards.
• Inspect parts, sub-assemblies, and assemblies for workmanship standards, including damage, foreign object debris (FOD), and proper orientation.
• Conduct mechanical and dimensional inspections using, calipers, micrometers, scales, and other precision tools.
• Assist in developing and implementing inspection plans with the quality engineering team.
• Support operators with informal training referencing company and industry standards.
• Inspect received products from Mills vendors and outsource suppliers according to Talsco quality management systems, job router instructions, and vendor purchase order details.

Documentation & Compliance

• Complete Quality inspection reports, such as AS9102 First Article Inspection (FAI), quality documentation, PPAP, and APQP per AS91000 standard.
• Review and complete work orders, engineering changes, material discrepancies, rework documentation, test data, and other records.
• Perform surveillance audits of manufacturing workmanship, process compliance, and equipment calibration.
• Generate non-conformance reports (NCRs) and escalate manufacturing issues to the QAE and/or Foreman.
• Verify shipping and receiving activities to align with order fulfillment and schedules.
• Participate in Material Review Board (MRB) meetings, root cause analysis, and corrective action initiatives.
• Submit required documents per customer source inspection requirements, follow-up on inspection schedule, inspection results, and their submission through customer portals.

Collaboration & Continuous Improvement

• Partner with production and quality engineering teams to resolve quality issues and optimize manufacturing processes.
• Work closely with department leads to make informed production decisions and address critical concerns.
• Promote a culture of teamwork, efficiency, and continual improvement.
• Implement lean manufacturing principles, focusing on reducing waste and enhancing productivity.

Qualifications & Experience

Required:

• High school diploma or equivalent (further education or certifications in a relevant field preferred).
• 5 years of experience in quality inspection.
• Strong blueprint reading and GD&T interpretation skills.
• Hands-on experience with precision measuring tools (calipers, micrometers, height gauges, profilometers, thread/ring/pin gauges).
• Proficiency in conducting inspections using Keyence and OGP measuring machines (CMM preferred but not mandatory).
• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing effectively, including emails and technical reports.
• Experience working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, preferably aerospace.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.
• Willingness to work overtime and weekends on short notice.
• Experience with AS9100/ISO 9001 quality standards.
• ERP/MRP system experience.
• Background in aerospace industry inspections.
• Strong understanding of lean manufacturing principles.

Benefits

• 401(k) matching
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance

Schedule:

• 8-hour shift
• Overtime availability

If you're detail-oriented, passionate about quality, and eager to contribute to a high-performance team, we encourage you to apply and be part of Talsco’s commitment to excellence in manufacturing!

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $50,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Application Question(s):

• Blueprint Reading- 4 years
• Micrometer and Caliper- 4 years
• FAI and FAIR- 4 years
• Aerospace or Automotive or Medical manufacturing experience- 4 years

Work Location: In person

Salary : $50,000 - $65,000