Quality Inspector - Precision Machining, Aerospace

Delta does not provide immigration-related sponsorship for this role. This includes direct company sponsorship, entry of Delta as the immigration employer of record on a government form, and any work authorization requiring a written submission or other immigration support from the company (e.g., H-1 B, OPT, STEM OPT, CPT, TN, J-1, etc.).

About the role

Delta Precision Components and its divisions (Delta Gear and Delta Research) is an AS9100, ISO9001, and IATF 16949 registered facility manufacturing precision gear products for the aerospace and automotive industry. We are also a NADCAP approved non-destructive testing facility providing Magnetic Particle Inspection (MPI) and Nital Etch.

Responsibilities

• Perform quality inspections on precision machined products to ensure they meet specified standards and requirements.
• Read and understand complex blueprints and operational sketches.
• Utilize various measurement tools and equipment such as coordinate measuring machines (CMM), micrometers, calipers, profilometers, optical comparators, height gages, indicators, bore gages, depth mics, and other precision instruments.
• Conduct quality audits to assess compliance with quality management systems and procedures.
• Collect and analyze data to identify trends and areas for improvement in the quality control process.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to address quality issues and implement corrective actions.
• Assist in root cause investigations and corrective-action activities related to product and process quality issues.
• Follow established protocols and standard operating procedures to maintain consistency in quality assurance processes.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED required; Associate's degree preferred.
• Previous related experience in quality assurance required, working with precision machined components.
• Proficient in the use of micrometers, calipers, height gages, bore gages, optical comparators, and CMM inspection equipment with minimal supervision.
• Strong blueprint / GD&T knowledge; must be able to independently interpret engineering drawings, tolerances, and GD&T callouts for inspection planning and product acceptance.
• Experienced completing first article reports, inspection records, SPC documentation, and nonconformance documentation.
• Strong knowledge of quality systems, quality management principles, and quality control techniques.

Work Environment

• Position is based on the manufacturing floor/quality lab daily.
• Must comply with the Company’s safety requirements, including wearing safety glasses in all production areas.
• Frequent walking, bending, stooping, and reaching.
• May be required to lift up to 30 lbs on an occasional basis.

Relocation and remote/hybrid work schedules are not available for this position.