Senior Quality Technician

1st Shift | 7:30am – 4:00pm Monday–Friday | Southampton, PA $30.00–$35.00/hour Aerospace Manufacturing The Opportunity We're hiring a Senior Quality Technician to serve as a key technical resource within the quality function of a precision aerospace manufacturing operation. This is a hands-on, technical quality role—not a basic inspection position . We're looking for someone with a strong manufacturing quality background who understands in-process inspection, can confidently use a variety of precision measuring equipment, and can investigate the root cause of quality issues. You'll work closely with machinists, engineering, programming, production, and quality while also serving as a technical resource for less experienced inspectors . What You'll Be Doing Inspection & Measurement Perform source, first article, in-process, and final inspections Inspect precision-machined aerospace components to blueprint requirements Perform First Article Inspections (FAI) in accordance with AS9102 Use a variety of precision measuring equipment, including: Micrometers Calipers Indicators and gauges CMM Optical comparator Verify dimensions, tolerances, and specifications Read and interpret blueprints and engineering drawings Document inspection results accurately Manufacturing Quality Perform line and in-process inspection throughout production Identify dimensional and process-related issues Identify and document nonconformances Work directly with machinists and production personnel to address quality concerns Support first article and production inspection requirements Help determine whether issues are related to tooling, setup, programming, material, or process Work with production and quality personnel to support corrective actions Help prevent recurring quality problems Root Cause & Problem Solving Investigate nonconforming parts and quality concerns Participate in root cause analysis Help identify corrective actions and process improvements Communicate findings clearly to production, engineering, and quality leadership Follow issues through resolution Leadership & Training Serve as a technical resource for less experienced inspectors Train and mentor quality team members on inspection methods and equipment Help establish consistent inspection practices across the team Support the development of newer inspectors as they build their technical skills Lead by example in quality, accuracy, and attention to detail What We're Looking For Previous Quality Inspection or Quality Technician experience in manufacturing Strong understanding of in-process/line inspection Experience with FAI and AS9102 Proficiency using multiple precision measuring tools Strong understanding of GD&T and blueprint interpretation Experience with CMM and/or optical comparator Experience identifying and documenting nonconformances Ability to investigate quality problems and participate in root cause analysis Strong attention to detail Ability to communicate effectively with production and engineering teams Ability and willingness to train and mentor less experienced inspectors Strongly Preferred Aerospace or defense manufacturing experience Experience inspecting CNC-machined components CMM programming or advanced CMM operation Optical comparator experience Corrective action and continuous improvement experience Experience with demanding customer or source inspection requirements Why You’ll Want to Work Here $30–$35/hour Monday–Friday 1st Shift Precision aerospace manufacturing Advanced CNC machining environment Opportunity to use a wide range of inspection equipment Senior-level technical responsibility Opportunity to train and develop other inspectors Work directly with Production, Engineering, and Quality Stable and growing operation Voluntary overtime Schedule & Overtime 1st Shift Monday–Friday 7:30am – 4:00pm Overtime is voluntary, with opportunities for additional hours during the week and occasional Saturday work. $30.00–$35.00/hour Medical, dental, and vision insurance 401(k) with company match Company-paid life insurance 8 paid holidays + 3 floating holidays 80 hours of PTO annuallyQuarterly Chip Bonus Annual performance reviews and merit increases Employee Assistance Program The Bottom Line If you're an experienced quality professional who understands more than basic dimensional inspection and enjoys helping others develop their skills, this is an opportunity to step into a true senior-level role. We're looking for someone who can inspect precision aerospace components, perform FAI, understand GD&T, identify and document nonconformances, investigate why problems happen, and help the team prevent them from happening again. #J-18808-Ljbffr