Mechanical Inspector

The Quality Assurance Mechanical Inspector is responsible for ensuring that materials, components, subassemblies, and finished products manufactured by Ancra Aircraft meet all customer, regulatory, engineering, and quality system requirements. This position performs receiving, in-process, first article, and final inspections to verify compliance with AS9100 standards, engineering drawings, specifications, and customer requirements. The Quality Assurance Inspector plays a critical role in ensuring product conformity, supporting continuous improvement initiatives, and maintaining the highest levels of product quality and safety within the aerospace industry.

The Quality Assurance Mechanical Inspector is responsible for ensuring that materials, components, subassemblies, and finished products manufactured by Ancra Aircraft meet all customer, regulatory, engineering, and quality system requirements. This position performs receiving, in-process, first article, and final inspections to verify compliance with AS9100 standards, engineering drawings, specifications, and customer requirements. The Quality Assurance Inspector plays a critical role in ensuring product conformity, supporting continuous improvement initiatives, and maintaining the highest levels of product quality and safety within the aerospace industry.


Essential Duties and Responsibilities


Inspection and Verification

• Perform receiving, in-process, first article, and final inspections of materials, components, assemblies, and finished products.
• Verify product conformity to engineering drawings, specifications, work instructions, planning requirements, and customer requirements.
• Inspect machined parts, fabricated components, aerospace hardware, assemblies, and purchased materials.
• Conduct dimensional inspections using precision measuring instruments and equipment.
• Ensure compliance with AS9100, customer-specific requirements, and internal quality procedures.

Inspection Equipment

• Properly operate and maintain inspection equipment, including:
• Calipers
• Micrometers
• Height Gages
• Pin Gages
• Plug and Thread Gages
• Optical Comparator
• Radius Gages
• Hardness Testers
• Coordinate Measuring Machines (CMM), including Hexagon CMM utilizing PC-DMIS software

Documentation and Quality Records

• Create, review, and maintain AS9102 First Article Inspection Reports (FAIRs) and ballooned drawings.
• Review and verify material certifications, test reports, certificates of conformity, and special process certifications.
• Maintain accurate inspection records and quality documentation.
• Document and process nonconforming material reports (NMRs) in accordance with established procedures.
• Support corrective action investigations and root cause analysis activities as required.

Technical Responsibilities

• Interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, specifications, GD&T requirements, and manufacturing documentation.
• Verify compliance of purchased materials and outside processing requirements.

Quality System Support

• Support internal audits, customer audits, and regulatory audits as required.
• Assist with continuous improvement initiatives focused on quality, process effectiveness, and product conformity.
• Promote a culture of quality and compliance throughout the organization.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong understanding of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) in accordance with ASME Y14.5.
• Working knowledge of AS9100 quality management system requirements.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and manufacturing documentation.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Bilingual English/Spanish is beneficial but not required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience using CMM equipment and PC-DMIS software.
• Experience performing AS9102 First Article Inspections.
• IPC-A-610 and/or J-STD-001 certification preferred.
• Experience within aerospace, aviation, military, or highly regulated manufacturing environments.

Education and Experience

• Associate degree in a technical, manufacturing, engineering, or quality-related discipline preferred; equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.
• Trade school or vocational training highly desirable.
• Minimum of 5 years of quality inspection experience in aerospace, aviation, precision machining, or related manufacturing environments.
• Experience performing dimensional inspections and interpreting complex engineering drawings and GD&T requirements.

Work Environment and Physical Requirements

• Manufacturing and production environment with exposure to machinery, inspection equipment, and manufacturing processes.
• Frequent standing, walking, bending, and reaching throughout the workday.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 30 pounds occasionally.
• Ability to work extended hours and overtime as needed to support production and customer requirements.
• Requires visual acuity necessary to inspect precision aerospace components and assemblies.

Disclaimer: Job responsibilities and requirements can change at any time.