Quality Inspector III

Position Summary

Monitor and measure quality on close tolerance aerospace machined, metal parts and components. Inspectors are responsible in-process, 1st part, and final dimensional inspection of parts and assemblies.   

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Know and follow general company and corporate policies and procedures.


• Know, understand, and follow department policies and procedures.


• Meet personal goals and workplace expectations.


• Inspect partially complete or completed-machined parts and assemblies to assure compliance with drawing requirements.


• Inspect the work of outside processors and/or purchased parts to verify compliance with P.O., applicable specifications and drawing requirements. Verify the appropriate documentation is present.


• Typical requirements to be verified include dimensions, surface finish, hardness, serialization and lot tracking, part marking, appearance, etc.


• Record inspection results as required both on written records and computer database.


• Maintain historical files and summary records as required. Notify appropriate parties of results.


• Visual inspection of complex machined parts, and verification of vendor certifications for completeness and accuracy.


• Writing of non-conformance rejection tags.


• Work effectively with others to build teamwork within the Quality function and the Company.


• Operate Coordinate Measuring machine and technical measuring equipment.  


• Capture, and interpret maintain SPC and sampling data as required.


• Perform delegated customer inspection duties and required training as needed.

Position Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and Experience:

• 2 years of prior machine shop Inspection experience. 


• Aerospace experience preferred.


• Working knowledge in the use of all basic Inspection equipment 


• Demonstrated knowledge in the interpretation and application of aerospace/customer specifications 


• Demonstrated proficiency in reading Blueprints and GD&T tolerancing.


• Demonstrated accuracy in setup and use of measuring device.


• Demonstrated accuracy, legibility and organization of written records.


• Demonstrated ability to contribute effectively to a team effort.


• Demonstrated responsiveness to changing priorities.


• General Microsoft Office experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Takes initiative to take on additional responsibilities or tasks.


• Demonstrates passion for own work and the success of the organization.


• Strong attention to detail.


• Organized and self-motivated.


• Works well independently and with others


• Basic math and reading comprehension.


• Ability to write appropriate correspondences.


• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.


• Pass visual exam for acuteness and color