What are the responsibilities and job description for the Inspection position at Moeller Aerospace?
Job Title: Inspection
Department: Quality
Shift: 2nd shift (2:30pm-11:00pm) or 3rd shift (9:30pm-6:00am)
Supervisor: Inspection Supervisor
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt/Hourly
Prepared Date: 9/10/2026
Summary
In this role, a quality inspector will ensure that components, assemblies, and finished products meet the rigorous standards required for flight‑critical systems. Your work directly supports safety, reliability, and regulatory compliance across all production stages.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
Qualifications
Required
High School Diploma or equivalent
Work Environment
Aerospace manufacturing leaves no room for error. As a Quality Inspector, you are the final safeguard ensuring that every part that leaves the facility is safe, compliant, and ready for flight. Your expertise directly contributes to mission success and passenger safety.
Moeller Aerospace is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.
Due to U.S. Government regulations pertaining to the nature of this work, all candidates must be a U.S. person (i.e., U.S. citizen or possess a valid Green Card) and we will require proof of status prior to employment.
We are a Drug Free Workplace where all new team members are subject to pre-employment drug testing for the following controlled substances: marijuana, cocaine, PCP, amphetamines, and opioids as policy dictates
Department: Quality
Shift: 2nd shift (2:30pm-11:00pm) or 3rd shift (9:30pm-6:00am)
Supervisor: Inspection Supervisor
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt/Hourly
Prepared Date: 9/10/2026
Summary
In this role, a quality inspector will ensure that components, assemblies, and finished products meet the rigorous standards required for flight‑critical systems. Your work directly supports safety, reliability, and regulatory compliance across all production stages.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
- Perform inspections on raw materials, in‑process components, and finished aerospace products using precision measurement tools and established procedures.
- Interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, and specifications to verify dimensional accuracy and compliance.
- Conduct First Article Inspections (FAI) in accordance with AS9102 requirements.
- Use measurement equipment such as calipers, micrometers, height gauges, CMMs, borescopes, and other specialized aerospace inspection tools.
- Document nonconformances and collaborate with engineering, production, and quality teams to resolve issues.
- Maintain accurate inspection records within quality management systems (QMS) and ensure traceability.
- Support root cause analysis and corrective actions to prevent recurring defects.
- Verify supplier‑provided materials meet required certifications and standards.
- Ensure compliance with AS9100, ISO 9001, and customer‑specific quality requirements.
- Participate in internal audits and continuous improvement initiatives.
Qualifications
Required
- Experience in aerospace, precision manufacturing, or a similar regulated industry.
- Strong understanding of GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing).
- Ability to read and interpret complex engineering drawings.
- Proficiency with precision measurement tools and inspection techniques.
- Familiarity with AS9100/AS9102 standards.
- Strong documentation and communication skills.
- High attention to detail and commitment to quality.
- Certification such as ASQ Certified Quality Inspector (CQI) or equivalent.
- Experience with CMM programming or advanced metrology tools.
- Knowledge of composite materials, machining processes, or aerospace assembly.
- Experience with ERP/QMS software
High School Diploma or equivalent
Work Environment
- Fast‑paced aerospace production setting.
- Hands‑on work with precision components and sensitive equipment.
- Collaboration with engineering, production, and quality teams
Aerospace manufacturing leaves no room for error. As a Quality Inspector, you are the final safeguard ensuring that every part that leaves the facility is safe, compliant, and ready for flight. Your expertise directly contributes to mission success and passenger safety.
Moeller Aerospace is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.
Due to U.S. Government regulations pertaining to the nature of this work, all candidates must be a U.S. person (i.e., U.S. citizen or possess a valid Green Card) and we will require proof of status prior to employment.
We are a Drug Free Workplace where all new team members are subject to pre-employment drug testing for the following controlled substances: marijuana, cocaine, PCP, amphetamines, and opioids as policy dictates