Quality Inspector (1st shift)

Héroux-Devtek, the world's 3rd largest producer of landing gear, serves the civil and military aerospace markets from production facilities in North America, Europe, and the United Kingdom. The company is distinguished by its longevity, flexibility, and track record for innovative production systems.

Located in Livonia, Michigan, Beaver Aerospace & Defense spans three facilities (100,000+ sq. ft.) with over 130 employees. It is a center of excellence for the design, development, manufacturing, and assembly of ball screws, actuation systems, and other aerospace components. Actuation solutions are installed on advanced aircraft, missile applications, and mission-critical space exploration systems.

About the role

Beaver Aerospace & Defense is hiring a seasoned Quality Inspector to join the 1st shift team. This role involves inspecting high-precision aerospace and defense components against tolerances as tight as .00001″ to .00005″. The position is fast-paced and floor-active, splitting time across floor inspection, lab work, and documentation. You will interface directly with peers, source inspectors, government inspectors, and customers, making decisive judgment calls under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Inspect product against engineering drawings and work instructions across machining processes including Lathe, Milling, Drilling, Deep Hole, OD/ID Grinding, Thread Grinding, and NDT.
• Perform First Article (FAI), Critical-to-Quality (CTQ), receiving, in-process, floor, and final inspections.
• Set up and operate CMM (Calipso software), calipers, micrometers, height gages, and other industry-standard precision measurement equipment.
• Inspect to tolerances ranging from .00001″ to .00005″.
• Maintain the gauge calibration system — verify due dates and condition, coordinate third-party calibration, and ensure out-of-cal gages are removed from service.
• Generate and distribute detailed, legible Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs).
• Communicate quality issues clearly and thoroughly across shifts — handoff communication is critical.
• Interface professionally with customers, source inspectors, and government inspectors during on-site visits and product reviews.
• Prioritize inspection workload across multiple active jobs and balance high-stakes ship decisions with quality integrity.
• Complete documentation required for traceability, compliance, and shipping.
• Perform internal audits assigned.
• Work to and uphold the Beaver Quality System procedures.

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years of quality assurance and inspection experience in a precision manufacturing environment.
• Strong working knowledge of GD&T per ASME Y14.5.
• Proficiency with CMM operation, including Calipso software.
• Demonstrated proficiency reading blueprints and complex engineering drawings.
• Hands-on experience with calipers, micrometers, height gages, and other industry-standard inspection tools.
• Working understanding of AS9100 and ISO 9001 quality management systems.
• Experience inspecting tight tolerances (.0001″ or tighter).
• Ability to work 1st shift, with flexibility on start time, plus overtime and weekends as production demands.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Basic PC and data entry skills.
• Must meet ITAR eligibility requirements.

Skills

Differentiators — Is a Plus:

• Magnetic Particle (MT) inspection experience or other NDT certifications.
• Heat treat inspection knowledge.
• Government or source inspection experience.
• J-STD electrical standard familiarity.
• IPC-A-620 (wire harness/cable assembly) familiarity.
• Prior aerospace, defense, or DoD program inspection experience.

Benefits

• Leaders who invest in your success, development, and growth.
• A culture of true teamwork and pride in our product.
• Competitive salaries linked to performance and paid time off.
• 9 paid holidays.
• Comprehensive group insurance plan including HSA/FSA options, Dental & Vision.
• Coverage for Domestic Partnerships.
• Supportive wellness program, including healthcare discounts.
• Automatic Life Insurance with supplemental options.
• Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance.
• 401(k) retirement savings with company match.
• Tuition reimbursement for relevant certifications, education, and training.
• Free access to a virtual doctor and the employee assistance program.
• Social activities for all employees (BBQ, golf, holiday parties, etc.).
• Generous referral bonuses and recognition programs.

Schedule

1st shift, with flexibility on start time. Overtime and weekend availability required during peak production cycles. Reliable on-time attendance is essential.