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Quality Inspector

PCX Aerosystems
Enfield, CT Full Time
POSTED ON 5/24/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/23/2026
About the Organization
Applied Aerospace & Defense (Applied) is a premier provider of advanced design, engineering, and vertically integrated manufacturing solutions for leading and next-generation space and defense technology companies. Applied builds complex hardware for extreme operating environments and is focused on three core markets: Space and Launch Systems, Defense Aviation and Airborne Systems, and C5ISR and Precision Strike Systems. With decades of space and defense manufacturing heritage, Applied combines deep material science and IP-enabled process expertise with the ability to enable rapid prototyping, enhance new product development, and responsively scale production. Across its nationwide infrastructure of advanced manufacturing facilities, Applied continuously supports a balanced mix of next-generation technology and platform development, large scale production programs, and aftermarket sustainment for enduring platforms.

EOE Statement
Applied Aerospace and Defense is an equal opportunity employer.

Description

** $5000 SIGN-ON BONUS **

The Quality Inspector is responsible for the inspection, documentation, and certification of critical components throughout the production process, including parts subject to flight safety requirements. This role ensures compliance with AS9100, customer specifications, and regulatory requirements through precise measurement and rigorous recordkeeping.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
  • Performs various inspection activities utilizing precision inspection equipment at all phases of product manufacturing. Uses GD&T concepts, customer supplied specifications, and internal standards, to ensure compliance with AS9100, NADCAP, and other regulatory requirements.
  • Read and understand complex engineering drawings to determine dimensions and tolerance specifications.
  • Compare recorded measurements to blueprint dimensions and tolerances and notify specified persons of discrepancies using NCF and MRB process
  • Familiarity with the use of various inspection and measurement equipment, i.e. CMM, FARO Arm, Borescope, Optical Comparator, etc. preferred
  • Strong understanding of units of measure and applicability to GD&T principles
  • Must be self-motivated and able to adjust to a dynamic work environment and tempo while maintaining a high level of attention to detail.
  • Strong professional ethics combined with the ability to function well on teams.


Requirements:
  • Experience in aerospace manufacturing or similarly regulated industry preferred.
  • Familiarity with performing various inspection activities to include, i.e., 1st piece, in-process, final inspections
  • High School Diploma or GED
  • Knowledgeable of MS Word, and Excel
  • Minimum of 3 to 5 years' experience in the operation of CMM's preferred (Mitutoyo/Metris/Zeiss)
  • Familiarity with operation/programming of FARO arm preferred


Position Requirements

Shift
First

Full-Time/Part-Time
Full-Time

Location
Applied Aerospace & Defense, Enfield

Category
Quality Control

Req Number
QUA-25-00017

Position
Quality Inspector

Close Date

Post Internal Days
0

Number of Openings
1

Exempt/Non-Exempt
Non-Exempt

Hiring Manager(s)

This position is currently accepting applications.

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