Senior Quality Inspector

Responsibilities

• Inspect and approve incoming materials by verifying specifications, conducting visual and dimensional measurements, and rejecting nonconforming items in accordance with company quality procedures, work instructions, policies, and customer requirements.
• Monitor in-process production by confirming specifications, performing visual and measurement inspections, and communicating required adjustments to production supervisors and personnel.
• Inspect and approve finished products by verifying specifications, performing required tests, issuing Certificates of Conformance (COCs), and coordinating rework and re-inspection as needed.
• Document inspection results by completing reports and logs, summarizing rework and scrap, and entering data into quality systems and databases.
• Identify, document, and validate product nonconformances; assist in reviewing and implementing corrective actions.
• Review engineering drawings, specifications, and quality requirements to ensure compliance.
• Recommend improvements to receiving, assembly, production, and shipping processes to enhance product quality.
• Train and mentor employees on quality standards and the importance of building quality into processes and products.
• Perform First Article Inspections (FAI) and maintain supporting documentation.
• Provide technical and timely support to resolve quality-related issues.
• Oversee inspection and maintenance of production equipment.
• Maintain tracking systems and records, including approved vendors and calibration of tools and equipment.
• Participate in internal and external Quality Management System (QMS) audits as required.
• Foster effective communication and collaboration between Quality and Production teams.
• Perform additional duties as assigned, including travel when required.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in a quality-controlled manufacturing environment, including inspection responsibilities such as dimensional inspection using precision measuring instruments, visual inspection methods, and basic shop math.
• At least 5 years of experience in an aerospace environment, including First Article Inspection (FAI).
• Strong ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, standards, and quality requirements.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Excel, and Word.
• Experience in electro-optics assembly environments and handling ESD-sensitive components (Preferred).
• Experience working within an ISO 9001 and/or AS9100 certified aerospace organization (Preferred).