Quality Inspector II

Who Are We?

FDH Aero is a trusted global supply chain solutions partner for aerospace and defense companies. We help shape the industry by simplifying the supply chain. With over 60 years of experience, we specialize in hardware, electrical, consumables and expendables, licensed products, and value-added services for global OEM and aftermarket customers. Headquartered in Commerce, California, we have operations across the Americas, EMEA, and APAC. FDH Aero – named a Best Places to Work in Aviation in 2024 – has locations in 14 countries across the globe, with more than 1,500 best-in-industry employees and over 650,000 square feet of inventory space.

About the Role

The Quality Inspector II will inspect materials and end item parts throughout all stages from receipt through shipping, calibrate tools and equipment, and keep appropriate records. This role ensures the maintenance of required specifications and paperwork as required by AIAP.

Responsibilities

• Work with suppliers on rejected material and return the product if needed
• Perform inspection on products received from vendors, specifically aerospace fasteners
• Use gadgets such as micrometer screw gauges to measure products
• Inspect products at random to assess product quality
• Accept or reject finished products and discuss inspection results with the production team
• Remove products that don’t meet production standards and recommend strategies to improve product quality
• Hold a high standard of quality for all products received
• Contribute to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed
• Recommend any necessary adjustments and changes to production processes
• Ensure company compliance with customer requirements
• Ensure that part numbers are correct and accurate before adding them to the system

Qualifications & Skills

• College degree or equivalent experience, required
• 3-7 years experience in the aerospace industry
• Extensive knowledge of calibration/inspection equipment (calipers, micrometer, ring gages, plug gages, and radius gages)
• Ability to read blueprints, diagrams, multitask, and have some Computer skills
• Computer savvy and learn company proprietary software programs
• Utilize Microsoft programs such as Outlook, Excel, and Word
• A good working knowledge of aircraft fasteners
• Quality orientation and high attention to detail
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Experience working with high-performance teams

Special Requirements

• U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (Green Card holder) or asylee/refugee status as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3) required
• ITAR requirement 120.15

What You Bring

• Some positions will require current U.S. Citizenship due to contract requirements
• This position requires access to information that is subject to compliance with the International Traffic Arms Regulations (“ITAR”) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (“EAR”)

Benefits

• Competitive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA), 401k matching, and wellness programs
• We invest in training, mentorship, and career development to empower our employees to reach their full potential

Our commitment to culture and excellence has earned us recognition as one of Aviation Business News' Best Places to Work in Aviation.

As a team member at FDH Aero, you are trusted to deliver, to innovate, and to drive next-generation solutions for tomorrow’s supply chain demands.

Ready to make an impact? We proudly pursue top talent with a diverse and global set of experiences and backgrounds.