Quality Inspector (Kinston, NC)

Quality Inspector

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This role is onsite in Kinston, North Carolina.

About the role you're considering The Quality Inspector (Quality Line Side - QLS) is responsible for performing line-side inspections on aerostructure assemblies and components to ensure compliance with engineering, manufacturing, regulatory, and customer requirements. The inspector works directly within the production environment supporting A350 programs, performing detailed inspections of fuselage panels, structural assemblies, finishes, fastener installations, and product conformity. This role serves as a critical member of the Quality Operations team, responsible for identifying, documenting, and managing non-conformities while ensuring product integrity, traceability, safety, and compliance with Production Organization Approval and applicable aerospace regulations.

Your role Perform detailed quality inspections of aircraft structures, including panels, junctions, crown assemblies, shell assemblies, and internal/external surfaces, ensuring compliance with client manufacturing standards. Conduct paint and surface quality inspections, evaluating appearance, color, paint thickness, gloss, orange peel, and overall surface condition against client specifications. Inspect and verify proper fastener installation, including flushness, grip length, lockbolts, collar condition, angularity, and countersunk fastener requirements using calibrated measurement tools. Assess structural defects and product quality issues, including surface damage, composite laminate conditions, dimensional conformity, and component condition, while supporting defect investigation activities. Identify, document, and manage non-conformances by creating NCRs, maintaining quality data in MES/SAP systems, verifying concessions, and supporting corrective action initiatives. Ensure Foreign Object Debris (FOD) prevention and product safety by inspecting assemblies for cleanliness, applying industry FOD standards, and supporting zero-defect manufacturing goals. Maintain accurate inspection records, traceability documentation, and regulatory compliance while supporting audits, customer inspections, operational reviews, and adherence to Airbus quality procedures.

Your skills and experience Education High School Diploma or GED required. Associate Degree in Aerospace, Manufacturing, Engineering Technology, or Quality preferred. Experience Minimum 3 years of quality inspection experience in aerospace manufacturing, aircraft assembly, composites, or aerostructures. Experience performing line-side inspections in a production environment. Experience with non-conformance management systems. Experience using MES, SAP, or equivalent manufacturing systems preferred.

The base compensation range for this role in the posted location is: $68,911.00 - $161,544.00 Capgemini provides compensation range information in accordance with applicable national, state, provincial, and local pay transparency laws. The base compensation range listed for this position reflects the minimum and maximum target compensation Capgemini, in good faith, believes it may pay for the role at the time of this posting. This range may be subject to change as permitted by law. The actual compensation offered to any candidate may fall outside of the posted range and will be determined based on multiple factors legally permitted in the applicable jurisdiction.

Capgemini offers a comprehensive, non-negotiable benefits package to all regular, full-time employees. In the U.S. and Canada, available benefits are determined by local policy and eligibility and may include: Paid time off based on employee grade (A-F), defined by policy: Vacation: 12-25 days, depending on grade, Company paid holidays, Personal Days, Sick Leave Medical, dental, and vision coverage (or provincial healthcare coordination in Canada) Retirement savings plans (e.g., 401(k) in the U.S., RRSP in Canada) Life and disability insurance Employee assistance programs Other benefits as provided by local policy and eligibility

Important Notice: Compensation (including bonuses, commissions, or other forms of incentive pay) is not considered earned, vested, or payable until it becomes due under the terms of applicable plans or agreements and is subject to Capgemini's discretion, consistent with applicable laws. The Company reserves the right to amend or withdraw compensation programs at any time, within the limits of applicable legislation.

Disclaimers Capgemini is an Equal Opportunity Employer encouraging inclusion in the workplace. Capgemini also participates in the Partnership Accreditation in Indigenous Relations (PAIR) program which supports meaningful engagement with Indigenous communities across Canada by promoting fairness, accessibility, inclusion and respect. We value the rich cultural heritage and contributions of Indigenous Peoples and actively work to create a welcoming and respectful environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, gender identity/expression, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, genetics, veteran status, marital status or any other characteristic protected by law. This is a general description of the Duties, Responsibilities and Qualifications required for this position. Physical, mental, sensory or environmental demands may be referenced in an attempt to communicate the manner in which this position traditionally is performed. Whenever necessary to provide individuals with disabilities an equal employment opportunity, Capgemini will consider reasonable accommodations that might involve varying job requirements and/or changing the way this job is performed, provided that such accommodation does not pose an undue hardship. Capgemini is committed to providing reasonable accommodation during our recruitment process. If you need assistance or accommodation, please reach out to your recruiting contact. Please be aware that Capgemini may capture your image (video or screenshot) during the interview process and that image may be used for verification, including during the hiring and onboarding process.