Inspector 2

Light Industrial/Manufacturing

Inspector 2 EVERETT, WA Posted: 9/16/2026

Job Description

Job ID#:

225552

Job Category:

Light Industrial/Manufacturing

Position Type:

Associate - W2

Shift:

1

PDS Defense, Inc. is seeking an Aerospace Component Quality Inspector, in Everett, WA.

Pay Rate: $20 -$25/hr

Job Description:

In this critical role, you will support our sustaining business for a key value streams: Advanced Lavatories and Cabin Integrations (ALCI). As a Quality Inspector, you will be at the heart of our quality operations, ensuring that production and quality procedures are meticulously followed to ensure 100% quality for customers.

This is your chance to be part of a close-knit team of professionals, where you will be responsible for conducting all Quality Inspection and coordination activities in a manner that conforms to company and H&S procedures. If you're passionate about working with precision, have a strong eye for detail, and want to contribute to the next generation of aviation technology, we want you on our team!

Key Responsibilities:

• Mechanical and Cosmetic inspection

• Provide Quality control activities including new product introduction

• Provide inspection services for incoming goods, returns and assembly

• Document non-conformances and report major quality issues to leadership

• First Article inspection

Skills and Experience:

• It is essential that the successful candidate have solid inspection experience gained in a manufacturing environment.

• Technically competent, able to read and interpret engineering drawings.

• Independence & Teamwork: Ability to work autonomously as well as collaborate effectively with a team.

• Attention to Detail: Capable of maintaining precision in a fast-paced environment while meeting deadlines.

• Strong Communication Skills: Good verbal and written communication and numerical skills are essential.

• Familiarity with Quality disciplines including 8D reporting, 5 Whys and the completion of corrective action reports. (also essential)

Benefits offered to vary by the contract. Depending on your temporary assignment, benefits may include direct deposit, free career counseling services, 401(k), select paid holidays, short-term disability insurance, skills training, employee referral bonus, affordable medical coverage plan, and DailyPay (in some locations). For a full description of benefits available to you, be sure to talk with your recruiter.

Job Requirements

Minimum Security Clearance:

No Clearance

Military connected talent encouraged to apply.

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• The California Fair Chance Act

• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance

• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers

• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

VEVRAA Federal Contractor / Request Priority Protected Veteran Referrals / Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disabled