Quality Inspection Technician

Quality Inspection Technician

Location: Enfield, CT



Job Type: Contract, On-Site



Schedule: 48 hours per week, Monday Saturday within a 6:00 AM 6:00 PM service window



Overtime: Hours worked over 40 per week are paid at 1.5x for hourly roles

We are seeking a Quality Inspection Technician to support aerospace manufacturing and distribution operations in Enfield, CT. This role will primarily focus on the inspection and processing of aero-engine hardware at Receiving and on orders prepared for Shipping.

The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with mechanical inspection, blueprint reading, GD&T, quality documentation, gaging, and technical data entry. Experience supporting First Article Inspection Reports (FAIR/AS 9102) is highly valued.

• Inspect aero-engine hardware at Receiving and verify orders ready for Shipping.
• Perform dimensional and visual inspections using hand gages, optical comparators, advanced/Johnson thread gages, and other inspection equipment.
• Read and apply engineering blueprints and quality requirements to inspection activities.
• Review quality documentation for availability, accuracy, and completeness, including Certificates of Conformance (C of C).
• Enter and retrieve technical data and quality records accurately across internal systems, databases, and customer portals.
• Support the preparation and verification of First Article Inspection Report (FAIR) packages in accordance with AS 9102 requirements.
• Identify, segregate, and document non-conforming material.
• Maintain accurate quality records and digital photographic documentation.
• Interact with multiple computer systems and software applications.
• Collaborate daily with project/team leaders and peers.
• Work effectively within procedure-based and regulatory-controlled environments.
• Maintain a strong focus on accuracy, quality, safety, integrity, and customer service.

• 3+ years of relevant experience in quality inspection or a closely related technical role.
• Associate/Technical degree preferred.
• Candidates without a technical degree should have 5+ years of relevant experience.
• Experience reading and interpreting blueprints and quality requirements.
• Working knowledge of GD&T and its application to inspection and gaging.
• Hands-on experience performing manual inspections using:
  • Hand gages
  • Optical comparators
  • Advanced/Johnson thread gages
  • Visual inspection methods
• Experience reviewing, verifying, compiling, and maintaining technical and quality records.
• Experience with quality documentation.
• Ability to accurately enter and retrieve technical data in computer systems and databases.
• Experience supporting AS 9102 First Article Inspection Reports (FAIR).
• Daily working proficiency with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Ability to perform detailed, semi-recurring tasks with consistent accuracy.
• Experience working in regulated, procedure-driven environments.