Quality Assurance Inspector - (Aerospace)

Nesco Resource • Devens, MA

3d

About The Position

The Senior Aerospace Inspector performs final visual, dimensional, functional, and documentation inspections of aerospace lubrication and scavenge pumps and related mechanical components. The role verifies that repaired, overhauled, assembled, and tested aerospace articles conform to approved technical data, customer requirements, company quality standards, and applicable FAA Part 145 requirements.

The inspector reviews component condition, configuration, workmanship, assembly, test results, traceability, and repair-station documentation. The role also supports return-to-service activities and works with technicians, Quality, Engineering, repair-station leadership, customers, and regulatory representatives while following applicable company, FAA, customer, safety, quality, and repair-station procedures.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience in aerospace inspection, MRO inspection, mechanical inspection, or a related quality role.
• Working knowledge of FAA Part 145 or another regulated environment.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, maintenance manuals, specifications, service bulletins, and work instructions.
• Experience with dimensional inspection and precision measuring tools.
• Working knowledge of GD&T and mechanical inspection methods.
• Ability to review test results and determine compliance with acceptance criteria.
• Strong attention to detail and documentation skills.
• Basic Microsoft Office and computer skills.
• Ability to read, write, and understand regulatory English.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• The description identifies 5–15 years of aerospace/MRO experience for the senior inspector profile, with current or previous work in an FAA Part 145 repair station performing final inspection of mechanical or engine components.

Nice To Haves

• A&P license.
• Previous final inspection experience in an FAA Part 145 repair station.
• Aerospace pump experience, particularly lubrication, scavenge, fuel, or hydraulic pumps.
• Experience with return-to-service documentation and FAA Form 8130-3.
• AS9100, AS9110, ISO 9001, or similar quality-system experience.
• Inspection stamp authority or eligibility.
• Experience with electronic QMS, ERP/MRP, or document-control systems.

Responsibilities

• Perform final inspection of repaired, overhauled, assembled, and tested aerospace components.
• Inspect mechanical parts and assemblies for wear, damage, corrosion, contamination, configuration, identification, workmanship, and proper assembly.
• Interpret and apply component maintenance manuals, engineering drawings, blueprints, service bulletins, repair specifications, Airworthiness Directives, inspection plans, and work instructions.
• Perform dimensional inspections using calipers, micrometers, depth gauges, indicators, thread gauges, and other precision measurement equipment.
• Review test results, travelers, routers, inspection records, and repair-station documentation for accuracy and completeness.
• Verify component, material, and serialized-part traceability.
• Confirm inspection equipment is appropriate and within current calibration.
• Identify, document, and communicate nonconforming conditions and documentation discrepancies.
• Support return-to-service activities by verifying required inspection and compliance documentation.
• Maintain complete, accurate, and traceable inspection records.
• Work with technicians, Quality, Engineering, repair-station leadership, customers, and regulatory representatives.
• Follow applicable Parker, FAA, customer, safety, quality, and repair-station procedures.

Benefits

• Medical coverage through a MEC (Minimum Essential Coverage) plan.
• Vision coverage through a MEC plan.
• Dental coverage through a MEC plan.
• 401(k).
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) services.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: High school or GED