QA Inspector 2

Cirrus Aircraft•Duluth, MN

7d•$21 - $31

About The Position

The Quality Assurance Inspector 2 ensures aerospace products, systems, and manufacturing processes meet engineering, regulatory, customer, and internal quality requirements. The role performs advanced inspection, quality control oversight, auditing, verification, corrective action support, and continuous improvement leadership. It serves as an experienced quality resource and process owner, helping drive defect prevention, process compliance, cost reduction, operational efficiency, and measurable improvements across manufacturing operations. The inspector leads quality control activities for assigned products, work centers, or manufacturing processes; reviews product and process conformance; and supports timely resolution of quality issues. The role uses inspection data, non-conformance trends, audit findings, and production feedback to identify recurring issues and recommend corrective, preventive, and process-improvement actions. It also supports manufacturing teams through coaching, structured problem-solving, and quality expertise. The position requires compliance with work instructions, quality requirements, 6S expectations, and PPE requirements. Other duties may be assigned, and responsibilities may change. Work beyond 40 hours per week may be required.

Requirements

GED or high school diploma.
Familiarity with aerospace standards such as AS9100, NADCAP, and FAA regulations, and with tools such as micrometers, calipers, and CMMs.
At least 2 years of quality assurance or quality control experience in the aerospace industry, preferably in manufacturing or assembly environments.
Strong understanding of aerospace materials, processes, and testing methods.
Proficiency in reading engineering drawings, blueprints, and technical documentation.
Knowledge of quality management systems (QMS) and inspection software.
Ability to manage stress, competing work demands, and multiple projects simultaneously.

Nice To Haves

A&P License, an AAS in Quality Assurance, or a related field.
ASNT, ASQ Certified Quality Inspector (CQI), or similar quality certifications.
Leadership experience.

Responsibilities

Read, interpret, and inspect to engineering drawings, specifications, procedures, and manufacturing requirements.
Verify product, process, and documentation compliance with customer, engineering, and regulatory requirements.
Maintain inspection records, non-conformance reports, corrective actions, and quality documentation.
Lead quality control activities for assigned products, work centers, or manufacturing processes to ensure consistent conformance, defect containment, and timely resolution of quality issues.
Use inspection data, non-conformance trends, audit findings, and production feedback to identify recurring issues and recommend corrective, preventive, and process-improvement actions.
Conduct audits of manufacturing processes, equipment, and quality systems.
Communicate quality findings and non-conformances to manufacturing, engineering, and leadership teams.
Support root cause analysis and corrective action implementation activities.
Facilitate structured problem-solving, including root cause analysis, containment, corrective action verification, and effectiveness checks to reduce repeat defects and improve process capability.
Analyze assemblies, components, and products to determine acceptance or rejection.
Demonstrate comprehensive knowledge of quality procedures, manuals, and inspection requirements.
Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance product quality, manufacturing processes, and safety standards.
Operate independently and objectively while supporting process improvement, standardization, and change management initiatives.
Coach and support manufacturing teams in identifying and implementing process improvements.
Identify and champion continuous improvement projects across multiple functions and departments.
Recommend and support improvements that reduce scrap, rework, escapes, inspection delays, and quality-related costs while improving throughput, delivery performance, and customer satisfaction.
Provide leadership in structured problem-solving focused on safety, quality, productivity, delivery, and cost.
Serve as a subject matter expert for quality standards, inspection practices, process controls, and continuous improvement methods within the assigned area.
Identify opportunities for design, process, and system improvements that enhance quality performance.
Maintain compliance with work instructions, quality requirements, 6S expectations, and PPE requirements.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Medical, vision, and dental coverage, with additional dependent coverage options.
Employer-paid group term life and short- and long-term disability insurance.
Flexible Spending Account and Health Savings Account offerings, including company contributions to an HSA.
Calm Health, Employee Assistance Program, and wellness incentives through a medical provider.
401(k) plan with dollar-for-dollar matching up to 5% after 90 days and 100% vesting after 1 year of service.
PTO plans starting at 100 hours accrued within the first year.
Paid holidays, 2 weeks of paid parental leave, and paid funeral leave and jury duty time.
Tuition reimbursement and professional growth opportunities.
Cirrus Store, partner, and marketplace discounts.
Company and employee clubs at various locations.