What are the responsibilities and job description for the Quality Inspector position at Kadon Aerospace?
Job Description
Kadon, a leading manufacturing company, is seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Quality Inspector to join our team. As a Quality Inspector, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the quality and integrity of our products throughout the manufacturing process.
Responsibilities:
Kadon was founded in 1952 in Rockford, Illinois. Today, we’re a leader in high-precision machining with:
35 Swiss machines
30 multi-axis lathes
40 CNC mills
We serve industries including aerospace, automotive, medical, and other advanced industries—manufacturing complex parts to tight tolerances. Kadon is rapidly growing and looking for dependable, skilled team members to grow with us.
Kadon was founded in 1952 in Rockford, Illinois. Today, we’re a leader in high-precision machining with: 35 Swiss machines 30 multi-axis lathes 40 CNC mills We serve industries including aerospace, automotive, medical, and other advanced industries—manufacturing complex parts to tight tolerances. Kadon is rapidly growing and looking for dependable, skilled team members to grow with us.
Kadon, a leading manufacturing company, is seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Quality Inspector to join our team. As a Quality Inspector, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the quality and integrity of our products throughout the manufacturing process.
Responsibilities:
- Perform thorough inspections of finished products to ensure compliance with industry standards, customer requirements, and internal quality specifications.
- Utilize various measurement tools, such as calipers, micrometers, gauges, and optical comparators, to perform accurate measurements and verifications of product dimensions.
- Conduct visual inspections to identify any defects, surface irregularities, or deviations from design specifications.
- Review and interpret technical drawings, blueprints, and specifications to ensure adherence to requirements.
- Document inspection results, non-conformities, and other quality-related data accurately and promptly using computerized systems or other designated tools.
- Collaborate with manufacturing teams to identify and address root causes of quality issues and implement effective corrective actions.
- Participate in internal and external audits, inspections, and customer visits to represent the company's quality standards.
- Assist in the development and improvement of quality control procedures and inspection techniques.
- Stay updated on industry regulations, standards, and best practices related to aerospace manufacturing quality.
- Must be a US citizen or authorized to work in the USA.
- Previous experience as a Quality Inspector in an aerospace or precision manufacturing environment is highly desirable.
- Proficient in reading and interpreting technical drawings, blueprints, and specifications.
- Strong understanding of dimensional inspection techniques and the use of measurement tools.
- Familiarity with common inspection methods and equipment, including CMM (Coordinate Measuring Machine) and non-destructive testing (NDT) techniques.
- Excellent attention to detail and ability to identify quality issues or non-conformities effectively.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to apply root cause analysis methodologies.
- Effective communication skills to collaborate with cross-functional teams and present inspection results clearly.
- Familiarity with computerized quality management systems and basic computer skills.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and meet deadlines.
Kadon was founded in 1952 in Rockford, Illinois. Today, we’re a leader in high-precision machining with:
35 Swiss machines
30 multi-axis lathes
40 CNC mills
We serve industries including aerospace, automotive, medical, and other advanced industries—manufacturing complex parts to tight tolerances. Kadon is rapidly growing and looking for dependable, skilled team members to grow with us.
Kadon was founded in 1952 in Rockford, Illinois. Today, we’re a leader in high-precision machining with: 35 Swiss machines 30 multi-axis lathes 40 CNC mills We serve industries including aerospace, automotive, medical, and other advanced industries—manufacturing complex parts to tight tolerances. Kadon is rapidly growing and looking for dependable, skilled team members to grow with us.