Quality Inspector (1st shift)

HDI•Livonia, MI

19h•Onsite

About The Position

Beaver Aerospace & Defense, a Héroux-Devtek company, is hiring a Quality Inspector to inspect high-precision aerospace and defense components to engineering drawings, work instructions, and extremely tight tolerances. The role is floor-active and fast-paced, with work split across production-floor inspection, lab work, and documentation. The inspector works directly with coworkers, source inspectors, government inspectors, and customers, making timely decisions while maintaining quality standards. The position is on 1st shift, with flexibility on start time; overtime and weekends may be required during peak production cycles. The work covers machining processes including lathe, milling, drilling, deep-hole machining, OD/ID grinding, thread grinding, and NDT. The inspector performs first article, CTQ, receiving, in-process, floor, and final inspections; operates precision measurement equipment and CMM using Calipso software; manages gauge calibration activities; creates non-conformance reports; completes traceability, compliance, and shipping documentation; and performs assigned internal audits. The employee is expected to follow and uphold Beaver Quality System procedures and communicate quality issues clearly across shifts. Beaver Aerospace & Defense is located in Livonia, Michigan, and is one of Héroux-Devtek's centers of excellence for designing, developing, manufacturing, and assembling ball screws, actuation systems, and other aerospace components. Candidates must meet security screening requirements under ITAR directives. The employer provides reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities and is an equal employment opportunity employer.

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 with CMM operation, including Calipso software.
Demonstrated proficiency reading 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 1st 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 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 J-STD electrical standards.
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 CMM using Calipso software, as well as calipers, micrometers, height gages, and other precision measurement equipment.
Inspect product 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 and thoroughly across shifts.
Interface professionally with customers, source inspectors, and government inspectors during on-site visits and product reviews.
Prioritize inspection workload across multiple active jobs and balance shipping decisions with quality requirements.
Complete documentation required for traceability, compliance, and shipping.
Perform assigned internal audits.
Work to 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 and dental and vision coverage for domestic partnerships.
Supportive 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 the employee assistance program.
Social activities for all employees.
Generous referral bonuses and recognition programs.
Leaders who invest in employee success, development, and growth.
A culture of teamwork and pride in the product.