Inspector

Inspect Excellence. Ensure Quality. Help Shape the Future of Aviation.

Now Hiring: Inspector | $28/Hour | Everett, WA

PDS Tech Commercial is partnering with a leader in the aviation industry to hire a detail-oriented Inspector who is passionate about quality, precision, and continuous improvement. This is a unique opportunity to join a team supporting advanced aircraft cabin integration and lavatory systems, helping ensure that every product meets the highest standards before reaching customers around the world.

If you take pride in accuracy, enjoy solving quality challenges, and want to play a critical role in aviation manufacturing, this position could be the perfect fit.

Position Details

• Location: Everett, WA

• Job Type: Full-Time Consultant

• Schedule: Monday-Friday, 5:00 AM-1:30 PM

• Work Environment: Fully On-Site

• Overtime: Occasional voluntary overtime opportunities on Saturdays

Make an Impact on Aviation Quality

As an Inspector, you'll be a vital part of the quality team, ensuring that products meet rigorous manufacturing and customer standards. Your work will directly support the delivery of high-quality aviation components while helping maintain operational excellence and customer satisfaction.

By identifying issues early, documenting findings, and supporting corrective actions, you'll help drive a culture of quality throughout the production process.

What You'll Do

• Perform mechanical and cosmetic inspections on components and assemblies.

• Conduct quality control activities supporting both existing and new product introductions.

• Inspect incoming materials, returned products, and completed assemblies to verify compliance with specifications.

• Perform First Article Inspections (FAI) and ensure products meet engineering and quality requirements.

• Read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and technical documentation.

• Document non-conformances and escalate significant quality concerns to leadership.

• Support corrective action processes using quality methodologies such as 8D reporting and 5 Whys.

• Collaborate with production and quality teams to resolve issues and improve processes.

• Maintain accurate inspection records and quality documentation.

• Follow all company safety requirements, including the use of required personal protective equipment.

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.

• Minimum of 2 years of relevant inspection experience in a manufacturing environment.

• In lieu of a diploma, 4+ years of relevant inspection experience may be considered.

• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and technical specifications.

• Experience performing mechanical and visual inspections.

• Familiarity with quality tools and methodologies, including:

• 8D reporting

• 5 Whys analysis

• Corrective action reporting

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.

• Effective verbal, written, and numerical communication skills.

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.

• Must be able to pass a required vision test.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience within aerospace, aviation, manufacturing, or other highly regulated industries.

• Knowledge of First Article Inspection (FAI) processes.

• Background supporting quality activities for new product introductions.

• Experience identifying nonconformances and implementing corrective actions.

• Strong organizational and documentation skills.

• Familiarity with quality management systems and continuous improvement practices.

Why Join Us?

At PDS Tech Commercial, we connect talented professionals with industry-leading organizations that are transforming aerospace and aviation. This role provides the opportunity to work on products that impact passengers around the world while developing valuable experience within a world-class manufacturing environment.

What You'll Enjoy

• Competitive pay at $25.51 per hour

• Stable first-shift schedule with early-afternoon finish times

• Opportunity to gain experience with a respected aviation industry leader

• Collaborative, team-focused work environment

• Exposure to advanced manufacturing and quality systems

• Hands-on involvement in products that support modern aircraft operations

• A workplace culture built on safety, accountability, precision, and continuous improvement

• Potential contract extension opportunities based on business needs

Ready to Put Your Eye for Quality to Work?

If you have a passion for precision, a commitment to excellence, and the experience to help maintain the highest quality standards in aviation manufacturing, we want to hear from you.

Apply today and join PDS Tech Commercial in delivering the quality, reliability, and performance that help keep the aviation industry soaring.

This position requires use of information or access to facilities subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or Export Administration Regulations (EAR). These regulations may limit access of controlled technologies: 1) to U.S. Persons, including U.S. Citizens, lawful permanent residents, and other narrow categories including refugees and asylees, or 2) to certain foreign nationals that have received an export license.

Pay Details: $25.51 per hour

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

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