Quality Assurance Checker

Quality Inspector
RTCA is a precision aerospace and defense manufacturing group built on decades of hands-on machining expertise, with roots spanning more than 50 years. We support mission-critical commercial and government aerospace programs across North America through four U.Centers of Excellence operating as an integrated platform with 150+ CNC machines and a team of 250+ professionals.
Unlike large organizations where roles can be narrow, RTCA offers hands-on ownership and real visibility – you understand how your work supports the team, the operation, and the end customer. Our flat structure allows employees to take initiative, grow their skills, and have their contributions recognized, while still providing the stability, advanced technology, and meaningful work of an established aerospace manufacturer.
The Quality Inspector plays a critical role in ensuring aerospace components and assemblies meet engineering and customer requirements. This position requires expertise in Conventional and CMM inspection, PC-DMIS software, strong knowledge of aerospace inspection techniques, ASME 14.5 GD &T. The ability to program or operate CMM's for operational first article and final inspection processes would be a plus!
What you'll be doing as a Quality Inspector:

Working a Full-time, onsite position at our Fife, WA location.
Inspect aerospace machined parts and assemblies using coordinate measuring machines (CMMs) running PC-DMIS software.
Conduct conventional inspections using hand tools such as height gages, calipers, micrometers, and bore gages.
Perform First Article Inspections (FAI) per AS9102 and customer requirements.
Responsible for first part buy-off, in-process checks, final inspection, rejection tags, and supplier non-conformance notifications.
5 GD&T, Catia, and Enovia to determine product requirements.
Maintain and update inspection documents, staging sheets, and daily records.
Support continuous improvement initiatives and maintain adherence to all safety guidelines, policies.
Ability to read and interpret blueprints, GD&T, Catia, and Enovia specifications.
Knowledge of aerospace inspection techniques, trigonometry, and measuring practices.
Proficiency in PC-DMIS programming and operation.
Experience with Hexagon Global CNC, Wenzel CMM, PC-DMIS, Veri-surf (Wenzel)
Minimum of 2 years' experience as a QA Inspector in the aerospace industry
Hands-on experience with CMMs, geometric tolerances, and precision measurement equipment.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and MRP systems.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Reach forward, up, down and to the side in order to move equipment.
Continuous standing and walking throughout the workday.
use hands to manipulate, handle, or feel material.
Access, input, and retrieve information from a computer.
A large percentage of work time is spent in a machine shop where temperatures vary from hot to cold. Industry standard safety equipment is provided by the Company, and specific notice is posted in areas where safety equipment is required.
Employee Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, long-term disability and 401(k) with up to 6% QACA company match.
The Quality Inspector Compensation range for onsite Washington applicants is $25/hour-$40/hour commensurate with experience. Some shifts may include shift differential pay rates. Other site ranges may differ.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex including sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
Affirmative Action and Disability Accommodation Applicants wishing to receive information on RTCA's Affirmative Action Plans, or applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in the application and/or interview process, please contact the RTCA Human Resources Department. If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you have the right to request an accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our career center as a result of your disability.