Mechanical Inspector

About the role

FMI Aerostructures is one of the largest independent manufacturing businesses serving the aerospace & defense industry. Our team has been a trusted supply chain partner that manufactures critical structural components and complex assemblies for major aerospace players for over 40 years. Customers are at the center of everything at FMI. We are excited that this team can work with key partners like Northrop Grumman and Lockheed Martin using our critical components to help important new aerospace programs take flight. Our machinists are the best in the industry, and we are investing to support their continued success. When they win, our customers win. This is an opportunity to work locally for a long-standing, stable business that is investing to grow.

The Mechanical Inspector is responsible for performing inspections of aerospace components to verify compliance with engineering drawings, customer requirements, specifications, and applicable quality standards. This position performs receiving, in-process, and final inspections using a variety of precision measuring instruments and inspection techniques. The ideal candidate has a strong understanding of mechanical inspection practices, blueprint reading, dimensional tolerances, and precision measurement equipment.

Responsibilities

• Perform receiving, in-process, and final inspections of machined and manufactured aerospace components.
• Inspect parts and assemblies for dimensional accuracy, workmanship, and conformance to engineering drawings, specifications, and customer requirements.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, specifications, work instructions, and inspection requirements.
• Understand and apply Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) principles during inspection.
• Use precision measuring equipment, including calipers, micrometers, height gauges, depth gauges, bore gauges, pin gauges, thread gauges, indicators, and other inspection tools.
• Verify dimensions, tolerances, hole locations, surface conditions, and other required characteristics.
• Document inspection results accurately and maintain required quality records and inspection documentation.
• Review manufacturing documentation, travelers, and related records to ensure required operations and inspections have been completed.
• Identify and document nonconforming material or product in accordance with established quality procedures.
• Clearly communicate inspection findings and quality concerns to Quality, Manufacturing, Engineering, and other appropriate personnel.
• Maintain inspection tools, equipment, and work areas in a clean and organized condition.
• Handle precision measuring equipment appropriately and ensure equipment used for inspection is within its required calibration period.
• Follow established quality procedures, work instructions, customer requirements, and company policies.
• Support First Article Inspection (FAI) activities and related documentation as required.
• Assist with investigations and verification activities related to nonconforming product when requested.
• Work collaboratively with machinists, leads, supervisors, engineers, and other Quality personnel to resolve inspection and manufacturing concerns.
• Maintain traceability and proper handling of parts and inspection records throughout the inspection process.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives related to product quality and inspection processes.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and blueprints.