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Receiving Inspector

Pursuit Aerospace
Plainville, CT Full Time
POSTED ON 5/28/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/26/2026
About Us

As a global manufacturer of complex aircraft engine components, Pursuit Aerospace is founded on a commitment to relentless, continuous, operational improvement and extraordinary customer service. We pride ourselves on competitive cost structure, exceptional on-time delivery, and industry-leading quality.

The Pursuit family of companies has cultivated long-term relationships with our customers around the world through respect, teamwork, technology, and trust. We are driven to develop industry leading process innovations and manufacturing techniques on behalf of our customers. Our exceptional quality is driven by a deep investment in and the daily practice of continually improving our people, processes, and products.

About The Opportunity

Pursuit Aerospace is seeking a skilled and detail-oriented individual to join our dynamic team. This is a great opportunity to contribute to a growing organization that values excellence, innovation, and integrity.

As the Receiving/LCS Inspector, you will play a key role in ensuring that our products meet the highest standards of quality and compliance before reaching our customers. You will be responsible for performing detailed certification review of raw materials, special process certifications and purchased parts. while working closely with production and engineering teams.

Location: Plainville, CT - This position is 100% on site, Monday through Friday with overtime available (1st shift: 7:00am-3:30pm).

Responsibilities

  • Verify casting and forgings against supplier certifications (serial numbers, heat numbers, quantities)
  • Review raw materials, special process certifications for compliance to all drawing, specification and purchase order requirements.
  • When required, coordinate with purchasing and the supplier to obtain corrected certifications.
  • Perform visual and basic dimensional inspection using measuring equipment such as micrometers and calipers.
  • Perform hardness testing to verify material hardness
  • Scan certifications and other production documents to document retention database.
  • Coordinate material testing as needed.

Required Qualifications

  • High school Diploma or equivalent.
  • Minimum 2 year mechanical inspection experience with an aerospace manufacturing company
  • Must be authorized to work in the U.S. on a full-time bases without sponsorship now or in the future. The Company cannot offer employment to visa holders who require employer sponsorship in the future or cannot work now on a full-time basis.
  • Must be able to perform work subject to ITAR/EAR regulations.

Preferred Qualifications

  • PWA Laboratory Control at Source (LCS) Certification
  • Must be able to understand and interpret blueprints and engineering drawings
  • Proficient in MS Word, Excel and Outlook
  • Ability to perform multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment. Clear communication (oral and written) skills
  • Ability to keep accurate records
  • Excellent attention to detail
  • Ability to follow documented procedures, work instructions and customer required records.

Working Conditions

  • Must be able to have prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
  • Must be able to frequently sit, stand and walk.
  • Must be able to lift and carry up to 15 pounds.
  • Personal protective equipment (e.g., safety glasses and safety shoes) is required on the shop floor
  • Occasional weekend and evening work may be required to accommodate priorities, deadlines, and schedules.
  • Must be able to travel between locations or to suppliers up to 25% of time.

Acknowledgements

The above job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties, as assigned by their supervisor.

Benefits

Pursuit Aerospace also offers a variety of benefits, including health and disability insurance, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, EAP, paid time off, and company-paid holidays. The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on date of hire, schedule type, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements, among other things.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Pursuit Aerospace is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We adhere to all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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