Quality Inspector

Quality Inspector

Dayton-Granger, Inc. is seeking a skilled Quality Inspector to join our aerospace manufacturing team in Fort Lauderdale, FL. In this role, you'll perform inspections on in-process and finished assemblies, sub-assemblies, and components to ensure they meet rigorous quality standards. Using precision tools such as calipers, micrometers, and height gauges, you'll verify critical dimensions, review blueprints and engineering changes, and maintain accurate inspection records. Your attention to detail will directly contribute to the production of advanced avionics products for commercial, general aviation, and military programs.

As a key member of our growing team, you'll enjoy the stability of a company with over 82 years of proven success, a collaborative environment where your expertise is valued, and clear opportunities for long-term career growth in aerospace. Located just four miles from Fort Lauderdale's sunny beaches, DG offers competitive pay, excellent benefits, and a supportive culture where we work together as one crew.

Responsibilities:

• Inspect in-process and finished parts and assemblies
• Use calipers, micrometers, height gauges, and other measuring tools
• Read blueprints, drawings, and work instructions
• Document inspection results and identify nonconforming parts
• Ensure compliance with AS9100 and ISO quality standards
• Support a safe and quality-focused manufacturing environment
• Assist with additional quality-related tasks as assigned by management
• Follow all DG safety procedures as per company policies and per the Facility Manager/Safety Director

Minimum Required Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Minimum (1) year of Quality Inspection experience in manufacturing
• Experience using measuring instruments and inspection tools (calipers, micrometers, etc.)
• Ability to read blueprints and follow procedures
• Basic computer skills (Excel, Word, Outlook)
• Strong verbal and written communication skills in English
• Strong attention to detail and willingness to learn and cross-train
• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs

Preferred Experience:

• Aerospace, defense, automotive, or medical device manufacturing
• Electrical or electromechanical assemblies
• Mechanical assemblies or machined components
• Composite materials and structures
• Paint or surface finishing processes

Why You'll Love Working Here:

• We are a multi-generational team with members representing a diversity of cultures, educational backgrounds, experience levels and ideas all'making it happen' from one location in beautiful, coastal South Florida.
• We are a long-standing supplier providing cutting edge products in support of long term aerospace programs, while at the same time developing new products to meet the needs of new customers, programs and up and coming markets.
• DG loves its employees! The average employee tenure is around 8 years. Length of service milestones are celebrated company-wide and employees may make selections of anniversary gifts.

Benefits:

• Affordable comprehensive insurance coverage (Medical, Dental, Vision).
• 401(k) match.
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid holidays.
• Mental health benefits.
• Complimentary life insurance with the option for supplemental coverage.
• Paid parental leave
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage.
• Excellent work-life balance.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Dynamic and collaborative work environment.
• On-site gym.
• Access to advanced technology and resources.
• Length of service/milestone anniversary gifts.
• Team-building activities.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

This position requires use of or access to information subject to the Export Administration Regulations ("EAR') or the International Traffic in Arms Regulations ("ITAR'). Accordingly, all applicants must be U.S. persons within the meaning of these regulations. Under ITAR, a U.S. person is defined as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident, or a person who is a protected individual under the Immigration and Naturalization Act (8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3).