Lead Quality Inspection Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Position Overview:

We are seeking an experienced Senior Quality Inspector to join our aerospace manufacturing team. This role is responsible for performing detailed incoming, in-process, and final inspections to ensure components and assemblies meet the highest industry standards. The ideal candidate has extensive experience working with extremely tight tolerances (as low as 0.0002”) and will play a key role in ensuring compliance with customer, company, and regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform incoming, in-process, and final inspections of aerospace components and assemblies.
• Verify parts and assemblies against engineering drawings, specifications, and customer requirements with tolerances down to 0.0002” (2/10,000) .
• Use a wide range of precision measuring instruments (micrometers, calipers, CMM, height gauges, optical comparators, etc.).
• Document and report inspection results, including nonconformances, in accordance with AS9100/ISO 9001 quality standards.
• Support root cause analysis and corrective/preventive action (RCCA/CAPA) activities.
• Assist with First Article Inspections (FAIs) in compliance with AS9102 requirements.
• Work closely with production, engineering, and quality teams to resolve quality issues.
• Mentor and provide guidance to junior inspectors and production staff on inspection best practices.

Requirements:

• 5+ years of experience in quality inspection within the aerospace or precision manufacturing industry .
• Proven ability to work with tight tolerances (2/10,000”) and complex precision parts.
• Proficiency with precision measuring tools and equipment; CMM experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing) and ability to interpret complex aerospace blueprints.
• Experience with FAIs (AS9102) , inspection reports, and nonconformance documentation.
• Familiarity with AS9100 and ISO 9001 standards .
• Strong computer skills for inspection documentation and reporting (ERP/MRP/QMS experience a plus).
• Excellent attention to detail, analytical skills, and problem-solving ability.
• Must successfully pass a pre-employment eye exam to verify visual acuity required for precision inspection.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior experience in a lead or senior inspector role .
• Knowledge of special processes (plating, coating, heat treat, etc.) inspection.
• Experience supporting customer audits and regulatory compliance .