Inspector II

About the role

Founded in 1918, Kearfott Corporation is a global Aerospace and Defense supplier with over 100 years of experience. As a leader in precision motion control products and inertial navigation components, Kearfott is trusted and respected globally. We are dedicated to providing quality, reliability, and cutting-edge technology to customers worldwide.

Responsibilities

• Perform complex inspections of parts, materials, and assemblies to ensure compliance with engineering drawings, specifications, and quality standards.
• Work under supervision while building on previous inspection and quality assurance skills.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, specifications, and work instructions.
• Use advanced inspection equipment (height gauges, optical comparators, CMMs—basic operation).
• Verify material certifications, inspection reports, and supporting documentation for accuracy and compliance.
• Identify nonconformances and participate in root cause investigations.
• Support first article inspections (FAI) per AS9102.
• Ensure compliance with AS9100 and customer-specific requirements.
• Train and mentor junior inspectors.
• Collaborate cross-departmentally, specifically with production and engineering, to resolve quality issues.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent with knowledge of advanced shop math.
• Basic understanding of metrology principles.
• Ability to use a wide variety of precision mechanical, optical, and electro-mechanical measuring instruments.
• 2-4 years' experience in a manual machine shop/inspection environment strongly preferred.
• US Citizen.

Qualifications

• Strong attention to detail.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills.

Skills

• Ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines.
• Strong team building skills.
• Strong influencing skills.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package including a 401K.
• Tuition Reimbursement.

Pay

• N/A

Schedule

• 9/80 schedule with every other Friday off.