Quality Inspector (1st shift)
About The Position
Beaver Aerospace & Defense, a Héroux-Devtek company, is hiring a seasoned Quality Inspector for its first-shift team in Livonia, Michigan. The role inspects high-precision aerospace and defense components against exceptionally tight tolerances, and involves work across the production floor, inspection lab, and documentation. The inspector makes timely, precise quality decisions and interacts with peers, source inspectors, government inspectors, and customers. The position requires inspecting components made through a range of machining processes, conducting multiple types of inspections, operating precision measurement equipment and a CMM with Calipso software, maintaining gauge calibration controls, documenting non-conformances, and completing records for traceability, compliance, and shipping. The inspector also performs assigned internal audits and follows Beaver Quality System procedures. The role is first shift with flexibility on start time. Overtime and weekend availability are required during peak production cycles. Reliable, on-time attendance is essential. Candidates must meet ITAR eligibility and security-screening requirements.
Requirements
- At least 5 years of quality assurance and inspection experience in a precision manufacturing environment.
- Strong working knowledge of GD&T per ASME Y14.5.
- Proficiency operating a CMM, including Calipso software.
- Demonstrated ability to read blueprints and complex engineering drawings.
- Hands-on experience with calipers, micrometers, height gages, and other industry-standard inspection tools.
- Working understanding of AS9100 and ISO 9001 quality management systems.
- Experience inspecting tight tolerances of .0001″ or tighter.
- Ability to work first shift with flexibility on start time, and availability for overtime and weekends as production demands.
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Basic PC and data-entry skills.
- Must meet ITAR eligibility and applicable security-screening requirements.
- Reliable, on-time attendance.
Nice To Haves
- Magnetic Particle (MT) inspection experience or other NDT certifications.
- Heat treat inspection knowledge.
- Government or source inspection experience.
- Familiarity with the J-STD electrical standard.
- Familiarity with IPC-A-620 for wire harness/cable assemblies.
- Prior aerospace, defense, or DoD program inspection experience.
Responsibilities
- Inspect product against engineering drawings and work instructions across machining processes including lathe, milling, drilling, deep hole, OD/ID grinding, thread grinding, and NDT.
- Perform First Article (FAI), Critical-to-Quality (CTQ), receiving, in-process, floor, and final inspections.
- Set up and operate a CMM using Calipso software, as well as calipers, micrometers, height gages, and other precision measurement equipment.
- Inspect components to tolerances ranging from .00001″ to .00005.
- Maintain the gauge calibration system by verifying due dates and condition, coordinating third-party calibration, and removing out-of-calibration gages from service.
- Generate and distribute detailed, legible Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs).
- Communicate quality issues clearly across shifts and provide critical handoff information.
- Interface professionally with customers, source inspectors, and government inspectors during on-site visits and product reviews.
- Prioritize inspection workload across active jobs and balance shipping decisions with quality requirements.
- Complete documentation required for traceability, compliance, and shipping.
- Perform assigned internal audits.
- Follow and uphold Beaver Quality System procedures.
Benefits
- Competitive salaries linked to performance and paid time off.
- Nine paid holidays.
- Comprehensive group insurance plan including HSA/FSA options, dental, and vision.
- Coverage for domestic partnerships.
- Wellness program, including healthcare discounts.
- Automatic life insurance with supplemental options.
- Short- and long-term disability insurance.
- 401(k) retirement savings with company match.
- Tuition reimbursement for relevant certifications, education, and training.
- Free access to a virtual doctor and employee assistance program.
- Social activities for employees.
- Referral bonuses and recognition programs.
- Leaders who invest in employee success, development, and growth.
- Team-oriented culture and skills development.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
High school or GED
