Quality Inspector

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Quality Inspector Job Description

The Quality Inspector ensures that products consistently meet customer, regulatory, and internal quality standards throughout the manufacturing process. This role combines hands-on inspection activities with quality engineering responsibilities, including process auditing, root cause analysis, corrective actions, quality system maintenance, and continuous improvement initiatives. The position collaborates closely with production, engineering, suppliers, and leadership teams to maintain product conformity and support high levels of customer satisfaction.

• Perform detailed quality inspections on manufactured products to verify compliance with customer requirements, engineering drawings, specifications, and applicable regulatory standards.
• Use precision measurement tools such as calipers, micrometers, and metrology equipment to confirm product dimensions and tolerances.
• Apply GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing) principles when interpreting engineering drawings and evaluating product conformity.
• Conduct process audits to assess adherence to established procedures within the Quality Management System (QMS).
• Support and participate in root cause analysis activities to identify sources of nonconformance and quality issues.
• Assist in developing, implementing, and tracking corrective actions to prevent recurrence of quality problems.
• Contribute to the maintenance and continuous improvement of the quality system, including documentation and record-keeping activities.
• Collaborate with production and engineering teams to resolve quality concerns and improve manufacturing processes.
• Interact with suppliers as needed to address quality-related topics and ensure incoming materials meet specified requirements.
• Perform administrative duties related to quality documentation, inspection records, and reporting.
• Work both independently and as part of a team to meet quality objectives and production schedules while maintaining high attention to detail.

• Quality inspection experience, including at least 1 year of quality-related work.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, specifications, and technical documentation.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to identify nonconformances and potential quality issues.
• Effective problem-solving skills to support root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within cross-functional teams.
• Experience working within a formal Quality Management System (QMS).
• Extensive knowledge of AS9100 and ISO 9001 quality standards.
• Proficiency using precision measurement tools such as calipers and micrometers.
• Experience with metrology practices to verify and document product dimensions.
• Familiarity with GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing) in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to perform administrative duties related to quality documentation and record keeping for at least 1 year.

• Experience in an aerospace manufacturing or aerospace-related environment.
• Hands-on experience using a FARO arm or similar portable coordinate measuring machine.
• Comfort working in a smaller company environment with close collaboration across departments.

You will join a smaller, close-knit organization where your contributions have a visible impact and collaboration across teams is highly valued. The facility offers a stable first-shift schedule that supports work-life balance, along with a clean, climate-controlled environment that makes day-to-day work more comfortable. You will have the opportunity to work within established quality standards while contributing to continuous improvement efforts in a setting that values precision, reliability, and professional growth.

This is a first-shift position, working Monday through Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The facility is climate controlled, providing a comfortable and consistent working environment throughout the year. The organization is relatively small, with approximately 27 employees, fostering close collaboration and direct communication across teams. Work is performed in a manufacturing setting that utilizes precision measurement tools and quality system documentation, with an emphasis on maintaining orderly, professional working conditions.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Wichita, KS.

The pay range for this position is $35.00 - $40.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in Wichita,KS.

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 13, 2026.

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.