Sr. Quality Inspector, Soft Goods and Composites
About The Position
The Senior Quality Inspector â Soft Goods & Composites is responsible for ensuring all textile-based and composite-backed aerospace assemblies meet engineering, customer, and regulatory requirements from in-process through final release. This role owns inspection and quality enforcement for soft goods including thermal insulation blankets, sewn assemblies, thermal barriers, protective covers, and composite-backed fabric systems. The position ensures product integrity through detailed verification of workmanship, dimensional accuracy, material traceability, and full compliance to drawings, specifications, and customer flow-downs. You will operate as a senior quality presence embedded on the production floor, working alongside manufacturing and quality engineering to drive issue resolution, enforce standards, and prevent escapes.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- Direct experience inspecting or building aerospace soft goods, sewn assemblies, insulation blankets, or technical textile products.
- Strong understanding of textile workmanship criteria for aerospace applications.
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, revisions, tolerances, and specification requirements.
- Working knowledge of NCR processes, MRB workflows, and corrective action practices.
- Ability to support root cause analysis and collaborate with engineering and production teams.
- Experience entering and maintaining records in ERP/QMS systems.
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and stand or walk for extended periods.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in aerospace, defense, or space manufacturing environments.
- Familiarity with AS9100 or ISO 9001 quality management systems.
- Experience reviewing special process documentation, certifications, and configuration control records.
- Familiarity with JobBOSS or Epicor ERP systems.
- Experience supporting internal or external audits.
- Exposure to FOD prevention practices in textile assembly environments.
Responsibilities
- Execute in-process and final inspections for aerospace soft goods and composite-backed textile assemblies
- Verify compliance with engineering drawings, specifications, and customer flow-down requirements
- Generate and process Nonconformance Reports (NCRs) and support MRB activities and dispositions
- Partner with Quality Engineering on root cause analysis, corrective actions, and containment
- Drive preventive actions to reduce repeat defects and rework
- Review travelers, inspection plans, and quality documentation for accuracy and completeness
- Support internal and external audits and ensure compliance to AS9100 requirements
- Maintain accurate inspection records and full product traceability within ERP/QMS systems
- Act as the quality authority on the floor, reinforcing standards and holding production accountable
- Inspect and validate: Stitching quality and seam integrity Edge finishing and fabric handling Hardware installation and bonding Labeling and configuration accuracy
- Confirm dimensional requirements, material types, thread specifications, and special process compliance
- Identify and document defects including: Fabric damage or contamination Foreign object debris (FOD) Improper assembly or workmanship issues Cosmetic and structural nonconformities
Benefits
- Company paid employee medical, dental and vision insurance.
- Retirement plan participation (eligibility required)
- Paid sick leave
- Paid vacation
- Paid holidays
- Discretionary bonuses
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
