Aerospace Quality Inspector

Elvis Eckardt Recruitment & Sales Solutions Limited•Phoenix, AZ

3d•Onsite

About The Position

We are supporting a precision aerospace manufacturing organisation specialising in high-complexity, tight-tolerance machined components. The business operates in a highly regulated environment and is seeking an experienced Aerospace Quality Inspector to support in-process and final inspection activities on the 1st shift. This is a hands-on inspection role, ideal for someone who enjoys working close to the shop floor and takes pride in quality, compliance, and precision.

Requirements

US Citizenship (required)
High school diploma or equivalent
3–5+ years’ experience inspecting aerospace products
Background in precision machining and regulated manufacturing environments
Strong hands-on inspection capability using: Micrometers Calipers Height gages Bore gages Comparators Surface plates/layouts
Ability to: Read and interpret engineering drawings Understand tolerances and callouts Apply basic GD&T (true position, flatness, concentricity, profile, etc.)
Working understanding of CMM concepts
Comfortable operating in a structured quality system

Nice To Haves

Practical CMM experience (operation and/or programming)
Exposure to PC-DMIS, Calypso, or similar software
Experience with aerospace standards and tools, such as: AS9100 AS9102 / First Article Inspection (FAI) PPAP PFMEA
Familiarity with audits and compliance documentation
Experience with electronic FAI systems (e.g. Net-Inspect, Discus)
Experience using manufacturing ERP / MRP systems (e.g. JobBOSS)
Ability to work with travellers, routings, and job packets

Responsibilities

Perform in-process and final inspections on aerospace components
Inspect precision-machined parts with tight tolerances
Interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and GD&T callouts
Use a range of manual inspection equipment to verify dimensional accuracy
Support First Article Inspections (FAI) and quality documentation
Identify and document non-conformances, escalating as required
Work closely with production and quality teams to maintain compliance and delivery standards