Quality Inspector

Quality Inspector – Ensure Excellence in Aerospace Quality & Compliance

Pay Rate: $43.05/hr

Location: San Antonio, TX

PDS Tech Commercial is seeking an experienced Qaulity Inspector to support aerospace quality and product verification activities. In this critical role, you'll be responsible for inspecting aircraft parts and customer orders, validating regulatory documentation, and ensuring products meet all FAA, customer, and company requirements before shipment.

This position is ideal for quality professionals with aerospace, manufacturing, or regulated industry experience who are passionate about accuracy, compliance, and delivering exceptional customer service.

What You'll Do

Product Inspection & Verification

• Perform detailed inspections of customer orders and aircraft components

• Verify product conformance to engineering, regulatory, and customer requirements

• Validate FAA Type Approval codes and part applications

• Ensure all products meet quality and regulatory standards before release

Documentation & Regulatory Compliance

• Complete and review:

• FAA Form 8130-3

• ATA 106 documentation

• Customer-specific documentation requirements

• Verify documentation accuracy and completeness

• Ensure compliance with FAA, CAA, Boeing, and customer requirements

Quality Assurance Activities

• Identify, segregate, and control non-conforming products

• Support quality investigations and corrective actions when needed

• Perform verification activities in accordance with customer flow-down requirements

• Support other Quality Assurance functions as assigned

SAP & Material Tracking

• Enter and maintain accurate records within SAP

• Scan and route materials through quality inspection processes

• Track inspection status and documentation requirements

• Support efficient workflow and order processing

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with Quality, Operations, Logistics, and Customer Support teams

• Communicate inspection results and quality concerns effectively

• Help ensure timely order completion and customer satisfaction

Required Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in:

• Aerospace

• Manufacturing

• Quality Assurance

• Other regulated industries

• 4+ years of SAP experience

• 4+ years of quality inspection experience

• Ability to lift and move materials weighing up to 35 lbs.

• Strong attention to detail and documentation accuracy

• Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English

Preferred Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience working in a cross-functional team environment

• Aerospace quality or regulatory compliance experience

• Familiarity with FAA documentation and aviation quality systems

• Experience supporting customer-specific quality requirements

Physical Requirements

• Ability to:

• Ascend and descend ladders

• Work in confined spaces

• Lift approximately 35 lbs.

• Stand and walk for extended periods

• Frequently reach overhead

• Work on elevated platforms

• Ability to pass:

• Visual acuity testing

• Color perception testing

• Comfortable working around:

• Noise

• Metals

• Manufacturing equipment

• Hazardous materials (with appropriate PPE)

Why Join Us?

At PDS Tech Commercial, you'll play an important role in ensuring aerospace products meet the highest standards of quality, safety, and regulatory compliance.

What You'll Gain

• Competitive pay at $43.05/hr

• Opportunity to work in the aerospace industry

• Exposure to FAA-regulated quality processes

• Hands-on experience with product acceptance and compliance documentation

• Collaborative team environment

• Opportunity to support mission-critical aerospace operations

Apply Today!

If you have experience in quality inspection, SAP, aerospace manufacturing, or other regulated industries , we want to hear from you.

Apply today and join PDS Tech Commercial as an Associate Product Acceptance Specialist, where your attention to detail and commitment to quality help ensure safe, compliant, and successful aerospace operations.

This position requires use of information or access to facilities subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or Export Administration Regulations (EAR). These regulations may limit access of controlled technologies: 1) to U.S. Persons, including U.S. Citizens, lawful permanent residents, and other narrow categories including refugees and asylees, or 2) to certain foreign nationals that have received an export license.

Pay Details: $43.05 per hour

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

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