Quality Inspector with Metrology

Stark Aerospace • Columbus, MS

92d

About The Position

The position involves performing incoming receiving inspections on aerospace and defense materials, parts, and assemblies to ensure they conform to engineering drawings, specifications, and purchase order requirements. The role requires the use of precision measurement equipment such as laser trackers and CMMs to conduct detailed dimensional inspections and generate accurate inspection reports. The inspector will interpret and analyze engineering drawings, GD&T, models, and specifications to determine inspection requirements, and will verify and document inspection results using quality and metrology software systems. Additionally, the inspector will support the calibration and verification of inspection tools and measurement systems to ensure accuracy and traceability. Collaboration with engineering, production, and supply chain teams is essential to resolve nonconformances and inspection issues, while ensuring compliance with AS9100, ISO 9001, ITAR, and customer quality standards. The inspector will also maintain organized inspection records and contribute to the continuous improvement of inspection processes and metrology capabilities.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent (technical or associate degree preferred).
• Minimum 3 plus years of experience in receiving inspection or dimensional inspection in an aerospace, defense, or precision manufacturing environment.
• Hands-on experience operating laser trackers (e.g. FARO, Leica) and CMM systems.
• Strong understanding of metrology principles, GD&T, and precision measurement techniques.
• Ability to read and interpret complex blueprints, models, and technical documentation.
• Proficiency with measurement and inspection software (e.g. PC-DMIS, Polyworks, Spatial Analyzer).
• Excellent attention to detail, documentation accuracy, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment with minimal supervision.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a DOD or ITAR-controlled environment.
• Familiarity with AS9102 first article inspection (FAI) requirements.
• Knowledge of materials, coatings, and aerospace hardware specifications.
• Current or prior security clearance (active or eligible).

Responsibilities

• Perform incoming receiving inspections on aerospace and defense materials, parts, and assemblies to verify conformance to engineering drawings, specifications, and purchase order requirements.
• Utilize laser trackers, CMMs, and other precision measurement equipment to perform detailed dimensional inspections and generate accurate inspection reports.
• Interpret and analyze engineering drawings, GD&T, models, and specifications to determine inspection requirements.
• Verify and document inspection results using appropriate quality and metrology software systems.
• Support calibration and verification of inspection tools and measurement systems to ensure accuracy and traceability.
• Collaborate with engineering, production, and supply chain teams to resolve nonconformances and inspection issues.
• Ensure inspection activities comply with AS9100, ISO 9001, ITAR, and customer quality standards.
• Maintain organized inspection records and contribute to continuous improvement of inspection processes and metrology capabilities.

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing
• Education Level: High school or GED