Quality Assurance Inspector- 1st Shift

SUMMIT AVIATION, INC.
POSITION DESCRIPTION AND SPECIFICATION

POSITION TITLE: Quality Assurance Inspector DATE: July 2026
FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt DEPT: Manufacturing
LOC: North Carolina TRAVEL: Varies
POSITION SUMMARY : The Quality Assurance Inspector reports to the Quality Assurance Department Lead and is responsible to perform inspections on all types of parts to ensure conformity FAA and customer approved drawings and specifications; operates in compliance with company safety practices; and performs other duties as assigned.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Ensure that parts meet the FAA or customer provided Approved Design Data prior to being accepted under PMA or customer requirements.
2. Maintain oversight of the systems used to provide the traceability of parts and materials in accordance with FAA and ISO9001/AS9100 requirements.
3. Maintain control of incoming parts and materials through applicable specifications or source control drawings.
4. Ensure that all parts and materials received for use are identified with the applicable part/material designation.
5. Support the Quality Department Lead in maintaining adequate procedures to ensure the quality of parts and materials purchased from outside suppliers. This includes supplier control systems, audits, and defect control.
6. Perform Inspection function on parts.
7. Document and complete required paperwork and inspection records.
8. Complete required paperwork and input necessary information in computerized work order system.
9. Ensure that personal work station and equipment are cared for and used in a clean and safe manner.
10. Follow safety practices, policies and procedures.
11. Strong GD&T knowledge REQUIRED.
12. Reading and interpretation of blueprints REQUIRED.
13. Experience and knowledge of measuring machined parts REQUIRED.
14. CMM experience preferred, but not required.
15. Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications : To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and Experience: Associates Degree from a college or university and three to five years related and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Language Skills: Language Skills: Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, blueprints, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.

Mathematical Skills: Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

Reasoning Ability: Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Computer Skills: To perform this job successfully an individual should have the ability to interact with and enter data into spreadsheet software.

Other Skills and Abilities: Ability to work effectively and contribute in a team environment and self-direct work.

Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to sit; walk, talk, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand and stoop or crouch. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment: While performing the duties of this job the employee is exposed moving mechanical parts and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is very loud but falls within acceptable limits of OSHA guidelines.
Reasonable Accommodations Statement To accomplish this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation, each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to help enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
DISCLAIMER
This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected by the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. The incumbent may be asked to perform other duties as required.