Experienced Inbound Receiving Inspector

About the role

Ready to grow your quality career in aerospace? At Align Aerospace, Receiving Inspectors aren’t box‑checkers—they’re decision‑makers at the front line of quality. You are the reason bad product never makes it into the system. If you’ve got 2–3 years of real inspection experience and you’re ready to level up—this is where you do it. Join Align Aerospace as a Receiving Inspector—where your sharp eye in quality keeps aircraft safe, your voice strengthens our team, and your career takes off.

Responsibilities

• Inspect incoming aerospace hardware using calipers, micrometers, gauges, and comparators
• Read and interpret blueprints and specifications (and get better at it fast)
• Verify certifications, COCs, and traceability—no shortcuts
• Make accept/reject decisions that directly impact quality and customer trust
• Identify nonconforming material and stop it before it moves forward
• Work in SAP and quality systems to document everything cleanly and accurately
• Partner with warehouse, quality, and operations teams to keep product flowing

Requirements

• 2–3 years of hands‑on inspection experience (aerospace, manufacturing, medical, or similar)
• Experience using precision measuring tools (calipers, micrometers, gauges, etc.)
• Ability to read or willingness to quickly improve in blueprints / drawings
• Strong attention to detail and confidence in your decisions
• Comfort working in systems (ERP, Excel, inspection logs)
• Ability to lift 30–50 lbs (with assistance when needed); standing, inspecting, and moving throughout the day; working in a non‑temperature‑controlled environment; high focus—precision work

Qualifications

• Exposure to GD&T or aerospace standards (AS9100 / ISO)
• Experience reviewing certifications, traceability, or quality paperwork
• A reputation for being the one who catches what others miss

Skills

• Experience using Net‑Inspect or other similar inspection systems
• Delegated source inspector credentialing
• SAE or similar inspection certifications

Benefits

• 401(k) with company match
• Medical, Dental, and FREE Vision
• Paid holidays + strong PTO
• Annual bonus opportunity
• Flexible schedules (including every other Friday off)
• Casual environment (no lab coats—just real work)
• Shoe credit program
• Actual career growth (not just words in a job post)

Pay

$23.00 per hour plus bonus

Schedule

Full‑time, 40 hours per week with flexible scheduling (including every other Friday off)