Quality Assurance Inspector 2 NDI 1

About the Role

Responsible for ensuring aerospace components, assemblies, and systems meet quality, regulatory, customer, and business performance requirements through advanced quality control, non-destructive testing, auditing, corrective action leadership, and continuous improvement execution.

Responsibilities

• Read, interpret, and inspect to engineering drawings, procedures, specifications, and manufacturing requirements.
• Perform nondestructive testing activities, equipment calibration verification, and inspection activities per approved technical references.
• Interpret and evaluate NDT results and determine product acceptance or rejection.
• Maintain detailed inspection records, non-conformance reports, and corrective action documentation.
• Communicate findings and quality concerns to manufacturing, engineering, and management teams.
• Conduct audits of manufacturing processes, equipment, and quality systems.
• Identify, document, and report non-conformances and support root cause and corrective action activities.
• Participate as a member of MRB, corrective action, and change management activities.
• Assist management in assigning First Article and audit activities.
• Apply quality control methods to monitor process capability, verify product conformity, identify recurring defect trends, and recommend corrective actions that improve yield and reduce rework.
• Use data-driven quality tools, including root cause analysis, defect tracking, audit findings, and inspection history, to drive measurable improvements in safety, quality, delivery, cost, and customer satisfaction.
• Actively participate in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance quality, manufacturing processes, productivity, and safety.
• Operate independently and objectively while supporting process improvement, standardization, and change management efforts.
• Coach and support manufacturing personnel in defining and implementing continuous improvement actions.
• Identify and champion cross-functional continuous improvement projects spanning multiple departments.
• Provide leadership in structured problem-solving efforts to improve safety, quality, delivery, productivity, and cost performance.
• Serve as a senior quality resource by mentoring inspectors and production personnel, supporting decision-making on complex quality issues, and escalating risks with clear technical justification.
• Demonstrate leadership qualities and act as a quality resource for manufacturing teams.
• Ensure compliance with work instructions, quality procedures, regulatory requirements, and 6S principles.
• Document quality improvements, cost avoidance, defect reduction, and process efficiency gains to demonstrate the business value of the role and support appropriate compensation alignment.
• Maintain clean and orderly work areas and use required PPE.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• AAS in Non-Destructive Testing, Quality Assurance, or related field preferred.
• Minimum two years of aerospace quality assurance, quality control, or inspection experience preferred.
• Certifications such as ASNT UT/VT/ST, CQI, or equivalent are a plus.
• Knowledge of AS9100, NADCAP, FAA regulations, and aerospace manufacturing processes.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and technical documentation.
• Knowledge of quality management systems, inspection methods, and quality tools.
• Demonstrated ability to use quality control metrics, inspection data, and continuous improvement tools to reduce defects, improve first-pass yield, and support measurable operational results.
• Strong leadership, facilitation, coaching, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience leading or participating in continuous improvement and change management initiatives preferred.
• Ability to influence cross-functional teams, prioritize high-impact quality risks, and communicate business value associated with quality control and process improvement outcomes.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills and sound judgment.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Health Coverage: Medical, vision, dental, with additional dependent coverage options
• Employer-Paid Coverages: Group term life, short- and long-term disability insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts: FSA and HSA offerings with company contributions to HSA
• Well-being: Calm Health, Employee Assistance Program, and wellness incentives through medical provider
• 401(k) Plan: Dollar-for-dollar match up to 5% after 90 days, with 100% vesting at 1 year of service
• PTO: Various PTO plans starting at 100 hours accrued within the first year
• Additional Time Off Benefits: Paid holidays, 2 weeks of Paid Parental leave, paid time for funeral leave and jury duty
• Career Development: Tuition reimbursement program and professional growth opportunities
• Exclusive Discounts: Cirrus Store, partner and marketplace discounts available
• Community & Engagement: Company and employee clubs at various locations

Pay

Salary Range: USD $20.86/Hr. - USD $31.28/Hr.