Quality Inspector

Overview

As a Quality Inspector at PBS Aerospace, you will play a critical role in ensuring that all components, assemblies, and finished products meet our exact quality standards. You’ll inspect everything from raw materials to assembled engines performing precise measurements and maintaining compliance with both internal procedures and regulatory standards (ISO, AS9100, ITAR).

Duties

• Perform inspections of incoming materials and components, in-process assemblies, and finished products using mechanical and electronic measuring tools (e.g., micrometers, calipers, CMMs).
• Verify conformity to engineering drawings, technical specifications, and customer requirements.
• Document all inspection results, discrepancies, and non-conformance reports in accordance with quality management systems.
• Support root cause analysis and corrective/preventive action processes (CAPA).
• Collaborate with production, engineering, and supply chain teams to resolve quality issues and promote continuous improvement.
• Maintain traceability and documentation for all inspected components, in line with ITAR and AS9100 requirements.
• Participate in internal audits and support external regulatory inspections or customer audits as required.
• Ensure the calibration and proper care of inspection equipment and tools.
• Help implement and sustain best practices across the manufacturing floor to promote a culture of quality.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required, associate degree or technical certification in Quality, Manufacturing Technology, or a related field preferred.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in quality inspection in an aerospace or precision manufacturing environment.
• Strong working knowledge of mechanical inspection methods and geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T).
• Proficient in reading and interpreting engineering drawings, technical specs, and work instructions.
• Familiar with AS9100/ISO 9001 standards and ITAR compliance requirements.
• Comfortable using inspection software, ERP systems, and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and documentation accuracy.
• U.S. Citizenship required due to ITAR compliance. Must have a valid U.S. passport to travel for training.
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Strong communication skills to effectively convey findings and collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Experience with aerospace propulsion systems or engine components.
• Familiarity with CMM programming and digital inspection tools.
• Previous involvement in facility startup or new product introduction (NPI).
• Working knowledge of Lean, Six Sigma, or other quality improvement frameworks.