Tooling Inspector

The Atlas Group•Wichita, KS

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for end-to-end verification and validation of aerospace tooling—from design and fabrication oversight to final inspections. Collaborates with cross-functional teams to ensure tooling meets strict quality, safety, and regulatory standards. Maintains production flow by confirming all tooling is precise, compliant, and properly documented.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required
Two or more years of hands-on experience with aerospace tooling design, fabrication, and inspection, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Proficient with Romer Arms, Leica Laser Trackers, FARO arms, and other coordinate measuring systems.
Proficiency in CATIA V5, Spatial Analyzer (SA), PolyWorks, Microsoft Word, Excel.
Familiarity with design-for-manufacturability principles and stress analysis methods for tooling and handling devices.
Proficient in ANSI Y14 standards and geometric dimensioning & tolerancing.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret technical procedures, engineering drawings, and regulatory documents.
Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to write detailed technical summaries and standard operating procedures.
Ability to perform advanced arithmetic operations (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division) including working with fractions, decimals, and geometry/trigonometry relevant to inspection.
Experience computing rate, ratio, percentage, and interpreting visual data representations.
Detail-oriented, with demonstrated organizational and documentation management skills.
Strong problem-solving approach, with the ability to adapt to changing priorities or urgent issues.
Strong ability to work independently with minimal manager or team guidance.
Capable of identifying, communicating, and mitigating risks in a proactive manner.

Nice To Haves

Advanced technical coursework or associate degree preferred.

Responsibilities

Review and interpret engineering drawings, 3D models, and technical documents to confirm design intent.
Validate jigs, fixtures, and handling equipment for release into production, ensuring compliance with design specifications and aerospace standards.
Create and utilize inspection plans in Spatial Analyzer (SA) software, PolyWorks, or equivalent, to ensure consistent, repeatable measurements.
Collaborate with Engineering, Manufacturing, and Quality teams to review tooling designs and conduct design-for-manufacturability assessments.
Provide expert feedback during design reviews to refine and optimize tooling for efficiency, safety, and cost-effectiveness.
Track and manage tooling builds from concept through final validation, ensuring all documentation is accurate and up to date.
Write comprehensive inspection summaries, technical reports, and standard operating procedures (SOPs) for tooling use and periodic maintenance.
Ensure all tooling documentation meets internal quality standards and external regulatory requirements (e.g., AS9100, customer specifications).
Maintain data integrity in relevant systems, ensuring records are detailed, accurate, and readily accessible for audits.
Proactively identify potential risks in tooling design or manufacturing processes and aid in developing mitigation strategies.
Assist in root-cause-corrective-action analysis efforts for any tooling-related nonconformances, implementing corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives by analyzing historical inspection data to identify trends, recurring issues, and opportunities to optimize tooling designs.
Champion best practices for tooling inspection and contribute to the development and refinement of quality processes.
Coordinate scheduling for periodic tooling inspections and ensure alignment with production timelines.
Stamp, label, or otherwise mark tooling in accordance with regulatory and internal identification requirements.
Maintain an organized record of inspection data, calibration certificates, and maintenance records for all relevant equipment and tooling.