Quality Inspector

Quality Inspector – Aerospace Components

The Quality Inspector measures and evaluates aerospace components to verify that they meet precise dimensional and quality specifications. This role uses a variety of inspection tools and follows documented quality procedures to support in-process, post-run, coating-return, and final inspection activities in a centralized quality department.

Responsibilities

• Measure aerospace components to ensure full conformity to engineering specifications and quality standards.
• Use calipers, micrometers, pin gauges, and coordinate measuring machines (CMM) to perform dimensional inspections.
• Inspect parts ranging in size from approximately 1.5 inches to 120 inches, maintaining accuracy within tolerances from 0.2 down to 0.0001 of an inch.
• Work within a centralized inspection area where inspection work is scheduled and assigned through a quality queue for in-process and post-run inspections.
• Perform additional inspections on parts that are sent out for coating and returned from a sister facility to verify dimensional integrity and coating impact.
• Manually record quality results and updates on the documentation that travels with each part through the entire production process.
• Update the electronic quality system with inspection results and status changes and log each part to the next step in the production operation.
• Identify and document nonconforming parts by completing nonconformance tags and sending parts to the central inspection area for further evaluation.
• Conduct dimensional quality testing as required for both in-process and final inspection activities.
• Examine parts and structures for defects, damage, or deviations from specifications during final inspection.
• Move parts safely from shipping tables to inspection tables and back as needed to support the inspection and shipping process.
• Inspect final shipment parts and assemblies to confirm that they meet all dimensional and documentation requirements before release.
• Cross-reference engineering drawings, quality documentation, and customer orders with shipments to verify accuracy and completeness.
• Follow quality documentation and work instructions to determine the appropriate inspection tools and methods for each part.
• Collaborate with quality engineers and other quality inspectors on a regular basis to resolve quality issues and maintain consistent inspection practices.
• Support varying production demands by flexing to different inspection priorities and schedules based on business needs.
• Participate in training on the assigned initial shift and demonstrate the ability to work independently before transitioning to another shift as required.

Essential Skills

• At least 2 years of aerospace quality inspection experience.
• Proficiency in Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) and the ability to interpret engineering drawings and specifications.
• Hands-on experience using calipers, micrometers, pin gauges, and coordinate measuring machines (CMM) for dimensional inspection.
• Demonstrated ability to perform dimensional quality testing on precision aerospace components.
• Ability to work through detailed quality documentation and instructions to select appropriate inspection tools and methods.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy when measuring tight tolerances down to 0.0001 of an inch.
• Capability to document inspection results clearly and accurately on paper and in electronic quality systems.
• Availability to work varied schedules and shifts as needed to meet production and inspection demands.
• Background in shipping/receiving or related S/R activities supporting final inspection and shipment of parts.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience working in a climate-controlled machine shop or manufacturing environment.
• Familiarity with centralized inspection workflows and quality queues for assigning work.
• Comfort working with a range of part sizes from small precision components to large structures.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with quality engineers, other quality inspectors, and documentation review staff.
• Strong organizational skills for managing documentation that follows parts through the entire production process.
• Adaptability to move between in-process, post-run, coating-return, and final inspection tasks based on business needs.

Why Work Here?

Join a recognized employer of choice in Washington County and build your career in the aerospace industry while working in a climate-controlled, clean, and well-organized shop. You will be part of a dedicated quality team that values precision, collaboration, and continuous improvement, with structured training and opportunities to work across different shifts and inspection areas. The environment supports professional growth, long-term stability, and the satisfaction of contributing to high-performance aerospace products.

Work Environment

This role is based in the Quality Department within a climate-controlled machine shop. The team includes multiple quality engineers, several quality inspectors, and a dedicated quality documentation review function, providing a collaborative and supportive environment. Work is organized through a centralized inspection area and a quality queue that assigns in-process, post-run, coating-return, and final inspection tasks. The position requires flexibility across several shift options, including weekday first shift (Monday–Thursday, 6:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.), weekday second shift (Monday–Thursday, 4:18 p.m.–2:30 a.m.), weekday daytime final inspection (Monday–Friday, 7:00 a.m.–3:30 p.m.), weekend days (Friday, Saturday, Sunday, 5:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.), and weekend nights (Friday, Saturday, Sunday, 5:00 p.m.–5:00 a.m.). New hires train initially on one shift, working closely with other inspectors, and transition to a second shift once they demonstrate the ability to work independently, typically after about one month. The shop is clean, climate controlled, and focused on precision aerospace manufacturing, with work demands that may vary depending on business needs.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Washington, MO.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $21.00 - $30.00/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Washington, MO.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 16, 2026.