Quality Assurance Inspector 4 - Weekend Shift

Quality Assurance Inspector 4 - Weekend Shift

Job Category: Quality Assurance

Supervisor: Michael Lawrence

Requisition Number: QUALI013219

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Posting Details

• • Posted : April 21, 2026

• Full-Time

• On-site

• Hourly Range : $29.31 USD to $43.96 USD

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Duluth MN

4514 Taylor Cir

Duluth, MN 55811, USA

Duluth MN

4514 Taylor Cir

Duluth, MN 55811, USA

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Job Details

Description

Schedule for this role: Friday - Sunday; 5:00am - 5:30pm. The weekend shift has a 12% shift differential added on top of the base wage as an incentive to work this shift.

Job Summary

The Quality Assurance Inspector is responsible for ensuring that all aerospace components and systems meet strict quality standards and regulatory requirements. This role involves inspecting, testing, and verifying materials, processes, and products throughout the manufacturing lifecycle to ensure compliance with engineering type design, industry standards, safety regulations, and customer specifications. This individual is responsible for ensuring timely execution and reporting of inspection results to include documentation of deviations from the intended design. The qualified applicant will need to demonstrate attention to detail, thoroughness with tasks, unwavering integrity, sound judgment and a cooperative attitude throughout the inspection process.

Duties and Responsibilities/Essential Functions

• Regular, reliable, and predictable attendance.

• Reads, interprets and inspects to drawings, procedures, and process specifications that govern manufacturing processes

• Communicates findings to the appropriate department for corrective action.

• Maintain detailed records of inspection results, non-conformances, and corrective actions. Prepare reports and communicate findings to management and engineering teams.

• Conduct audits of manufacturing processes, equipment, and quality systems to ensure compliance with internal and external standards

• Actively participate in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance product quality, manufacturing processes, and safety standards.

• Ability to demonstrates comprehensive knowledge of the quality assurance manual and the processes/procedures within

• Ensures that products/articles/services meet the drawing, specification and customer requirements

• Analyzes finished aircraft assembly bonds, parts, or components to determine acceptance or rejection based on drawings, specs, and procedures

• Ensures accuracy and completion of all paperwork and planning having to do with operations performed and materials consumed

• Identify, document, and report any non-conformance issues or defects, and work with cross-functional teams to implement corrective actions.

• Ensures that all assigned work areas are kept clean, orderly, and presentable at all times. Applies 6s principles. Wears proper protective equipment during appropriate job functions

• Complies with all paperwork, such as work instructions, that govern job duties

• Demonstrates leadership qualities when working with manufacturing technicians

• Good communicator in both oral and written language

• Has the ability to apply written processes/procedures to products/articles for inspection

• Flexibility with job functions and the ability multi-task

• Performs other duties as assigned by the Team Lead, Department Supervisor, Line Manager, or appropriate designee

• Provide guidance and training to MFG QC staff on quality assurance processes and procedures

• Provide guidance and training to junior QA Inspectors on unique job responsibilities, processes and procedures

• Assignment as a Line support team member as appropriate

• Materials Review Board member qualification for area of responsibility

Qualifications

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

• GED/HS Diploma

• Minimum of 7+ years of experience in quality assurance or quality control within the aerospace industry, preferably in manufacturing or assembly environments

• A&P License, or AAS in Quality Assurance, or a related field preferred

• Certifications such as ASNT, ASQ Certified Quality Inspector (CQI) or similar quality certifications are a plus.

• Familiarity with aerospace standards (e.g., AS9100, NADCAP, FAA regulations) and tools (e.g., micrometers, calipers, CMMs).

• Strong understanding of aerospace materials, processes, and testing methods.

• Knowledge of quality management systems (QMS) and inspection software

• Demonstrates sound judgement and effective communication skills (written and verbal).

• Manages stress, including competing work demands and multiple projects at the same time.

• Leadership experience preferred

Competencies

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

• Ensures Accountability: Holds self and others accountable to meet commitments.

• Manages Complexity: Makes sense of complex, high quantity, and sometimes, contradictory information to effectively solve problems.

• Situational Adaptability: Adapts approach and demeanor in real time to match shifting demands of different situations.

• Ensures Exceptional Customer Service: Energizes the Cirrus Service Essentials; Strives to improve inspection services & performance; Anticipates team inspection needs and responds promptly.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this position. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Work beyond 40 hours per week may be required.

Cirrus is dedicated to a drug free work environment promoting equal employment opportunity. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, national origin, color, age, disability, religion, pregnancy, veteran status, marital and family status, sexual orientation, receipt of public assistance, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Our Benefits: Cirrus provides a range of exciting benefits, including:

• 401(k) Plan: Dollar-for-dollar match up to 5% after 90 days, with 100% vesting after one year of employment .

• Employer-Paid Coverages: Group term life, short- and long-term disability insurance.

• Comprehensive Health Coverage: Medical, vision, dental, with additional dependent coverage options.

• Free Health Tracking: With rewards for meeting health goals.

• Generous PTO: 100 hours accrued within the first year.

• Employee Referral Bonus: For referring talented candidates.

• Career Development: Tuition reimbursement and professional growth opportunities.

• Exclusive Discounts: Access to partner and marketplace discounts.

• Community & Engagement: Company and employee clubs at various locations.

These benefits are designed to support your well-being, growth, and enjoyment at Cirrus!

Qualifications

Skills

Behaviors

Preferred

Leader: Inspires teammates to follow them

Functional Expert: Considered a thought leader on a subject

Team Player: Works well as a member of a group

Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well

Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

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Motivations

Preferred

Flexibility: Inspired to perform well when granted the ability to set your own schedule and goals

Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization

Self-Starter: Inspired to perform without outside help

Goal Completion: Inspired to perform well by the completion of tasks

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Education

Experience

Licenses & Certifications

Preferred

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