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Senior Quality Inspector - Aerospace Manufacturing

HORST ENGINEERING & MANUFACTURING CO
East Hartford, CT Full Time
POSTED ON 11/12/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 1/11/2026


The Senior Inspector is primarily responsible for inspecting and recording dimensions of aerospace components. Ensuring product and certification conformance to blueprint and customer specifications.

This role is 100% in office at our plant in East Hartford, CT.

At HORST we offer a variety of benefits including but not limited to:

  • Competitive PTO Package
  • Paid Company Holidays
  • 401K Match Program
  • Medical, Dental, Vision Benefits
  • Tuition Reimbursement/Assistance Program

Major Areas of Responsibility:

  • Perform full inspections; ability to conduct first piece inspections.
  • Inspect and record dimensions per process sheets, inspection reports, blueprints and any other applicable documentation.
  • Review process certifications.
  • Visual and dimensional inspection.
  • Utilize appropriate micrometers, calipers, gages and other inspection equipment as required.
  • Work to resolve customer issues.
  • Work with internal teams to resolve any technical issues.
  • Ability to work both independently, utilizing good judgement and as a team.

Requirements:

  • A.S. degree in related engineering or technical discipline or equivalent experience.
  • Minimum of 5 years of experience.
  • Experience with GE Aviation, Raytheon Technologies (Collins Aerospace/Pratt & Whitney Aircraft), and other aerospace OEM customers is required. 
  • Understanding of First Article Inspection Reports (FAI) and Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) reports. ECAV reports and submissions.
  • Familiar with major customer supplier portals including GE Aviation and Raytheon Technologies.  
  • Familiar with Flight Safety and other critical component processes including ESA, VSE, SPS. 
  • Strong information technology skills especially related to inspection measuring and test equipment, digital gaging, and quality systems.
  • Familiarity with export compliance requirements including DFAR and ITAR.


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