What are the responsibilities and job description for the Aerospace Visual Inspector (Entry Level) position at SQA Services?
For more than 30 years, SQA Services has been a premier leader in the provision of managed supplier quality services for audits, assessments, remote surveillance assessments, corrective actions, remediation, inspections, and engineering to manufacturers within all industries. We deliver services by deploying associates who are located throughout the United States and in 90 countries around the world to your supplier sites. Our associates are expert quality assurance professionals with broad experience and local knowledge who can represent our clients on-demand and on-site faster than our competitors.
We are currently seeking a Quality Inspector for a 10-month, full-time contract position within the aerospace industry. This role is based in Wichita, Kansas, a global hub for aircraft manufacturing and aerospace innovation.
As a Quality Inspector, you will play a vital role in ensuring that aerospace components consistently meet rigorous standards for quality and safety. We are seeking motivated individuals who are eager to learn, grow, and advance within the industry. Once you join our team, you will be deployed through SQA’s operations center based on client needs and supplier production schedules, providing dynamic opportunities for professional development.
Key Responsibilities:
- Perform visual inspections of aerospace products to verify compliance with work instructions and quality requirements
- Ensure adherence to safety protocols and quality standards at all times
- Identify quality concerns and communicate findings to appropriate teams
- Collaborate with production and quality personnel to support issue resolution
- Accurately document inspection results as required
Required Qualifications:
- Strong attention to detail and an eye for quality
- Commitment to safety and following established procedures
- Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment
- Flexibility to work overtime and support third shift, with the ability to assist first or second shift as needed
- Positive attitude, strong work ethic, and willingness to learn
- Ability to pass a background check
- ITAR compliance required
Preferred Qualifications:
- Military experience (highly valued but not required)
- Previous experience in industrial or manufacturing environments
- Familiarity with hand precision tools
Mileage reimbursement ($0.725 per mile.) Untaxed. 100-mile cap per day.
Note:
SQA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment is based on merit and qualifications, and is not influenced by race, color, religion, gender, national origin, veteran status, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, or any other legally protected status.
This position requires access to ITAR-controlled technical data and/or defense articles. As such, the candidate must be a U.S. citizen or U.S. lawful permanent resident (green card holder) to comply with the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). Applicants who do not meet these criteria will not be considered for this role.
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.