Quality Inspector I

Inspector IThe Entwistle Company is seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Inspector I to build a long-term career in our collaborative and innovative environment.In this role, you'll help deliver mission-critical components that support U.S. and allied defense, with your skills, creativity, and impact directly contributing to national and global security. We value talent, encourage innovation, and promote professional growth.Ready to make a real difference? Join us.Our mission statement is to be an essential provider of mission-critical defense components & systems, spanning air, land, sea and space, recognized for our specialized capabilities, quality and dependability. To design, manufacture & build-to-print innovative and cost-effective products. To help our DoD, Prime and Foreign Military customers and US warfighter succeed in their missions.At The Entwistle Company, our values—Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Commitment—guide everything we do, from daily decisions to long-term strategy.Key responsibilities include setting up and performing detailed inspections on parts, components, and assemblies using both mechanical and visual inspection methods. Operating inspection equipment such as CMM machines, FARO Arm, Keyence Wide Area CMM, micrometers, height stands, optical comparators, thread and plug gauges, gauge blocks, and plating thickness gauges. Conducting final product and assembly inspections, first piece inspections, and incoming inspection of vendor-supplied items for compliance with purchase orders. Documenting inspection results and generating formal inspection reports in accordance with company procedures. Identifying non-conformances, notifying production or assembly personnel, and following up on corrective actions to ensure resolution. Monitoring quality trends and notifying management when corrective actions or process improvements are necessary. Recommending improvements to inspection equipment or inspection methods to enhance efficiency and accuracy. Interface with customer and government representatives. Maintaining a clean and organized work area and adhering to all health and safety regulations. Performing other duties as assigned.What we offer includes 401k – 4% match on 5% deferrals, PTO – up to 5 weeks, employer paid life insurance, employer paid short-term, employer provided paid family/medical leave, generous health insurance coverage, dental insurance and vision insurance, safety shoes & glasses reimbursements, and employee appreciation events. Competitive pay based on experience.Requirements include an associate's degree or equivalent technical school training, minimum 5 years' inspection experience; knowledge of geometrical dimensioning & tolerancing, ability to operate coordinate measuring machines, attention to detail, excellent organization and analytical skills, ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously, problem solver and ability to take initiative, and ability to work in a team environment.Related military job codes include Army MOS: 94H – Test, Measurement, and Diagnostic Equipment Maintenance Support Specialist, Navy NEC: NDT/NDI Program Personnel, Air Force AFSC: 2A7X2 – Nondestructive Inspection Specialist, Marine Corps MOS: 6048 – Aircraft Nondestructive Inspection Technician, and Coast Guard Rating: NDI-Qualified Personnel.