The Quality Assurance Inspector is responsible for ensuring that all aerospace components and systems meet strict quality standards and regulatory requirements. This role involves inspecting, testing, calibrating and verifying IMTE, tooling, materials, processes, and products throughout the manufacturing lifecycle to ensure compliance with engineering type design, industry standards, safety regulations, and customer specifications. This individual is responsible for ensuring timely execution and reporting of inspection results to include documentation of deviations from the intended design. The qualified applicant will need to demonstrate attention to detail, thoroughness with tasks, unwavering integrity, sound judgment and a cooperative attitude throughout the inspection process.

Duties and Responsibilities/Essential Functions

• Proficient with QA Inspector responsibilities plus
• Reads, interprets and inspects to drawings, procedures, and process specifications that govern manufacturing processes
• Communicates findings to the appropriate department for corrective action.
• Maintain detailed records of inspection results, non-conformances, and corrective actions. Prepare reports and communicate findings to management and engineering teams.
• Conduct audits of manufacturing processes, equipment, and quality systems to ensure compliance with internal and external standards
• Actively participate in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance product quality, manufacturing processes, and safety standards.
• Ability to demonstrates comprehensive knowledge of the quality assurance manual and the processes/procedures within
• Ensures that products/articles/services meet the drawing, specification and customer requirements
• Analyzes finished aircraft assembly bonds, parts, or components to determine acceptance or rejection based on drawings, specs, and procedures
• Ensures accuracy and completion of all paperwork and planning having to do with operations performed and materials consumed
• Identify, document, and report any non-conformance issues or defects, and work with cross-functional teams to implement corrective actions.
• Ensures that all assigned work areas are kept clean, orderly, and presentable at all times. Applies 6s principles. Wears proper protective equipment during appropriate job functions
• Complies with all paperwork, such as work instructions, that govern job duties
• Demonstrates leadership qualities when working with manufacturing technicians
• Good communicator in both oral and written language
• Has the ability to apply written processes/procedures to products/articles for inspection
• Flexibility with job functions and the ability multi-task
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Team Lead, Department Supervisor, Line Manager, or appropriate designee

Qualifications

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

• GED/HS Diploma
• A&P License, or AAS in Quality Assurance, or a related field preferred
• Certifications such as ASNT, ASQ Certified Quality Inspector (CQI) or similar quality certifications are a plus.
• Familiarity with aerospace standards (e.g., AS9100, NADCAP, FAA regulations) and tools (e.g., micrometers, calipers, CMMs).
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in quality assurance or quality control within the aerospace industry, preferably in manufacturing or assembly environments
• Strong understanding of aerospace materials, processes, and testing methods.
• Proficiency in reading engineering drawings, blueprints, and technical documentation.
• Knowledge of quality management systems (QMS) and inspection software
• Knowledge with inspection tools and test equipment including calipers, micrometers, height gages, pressure gages, etc.
• Demonstrates sound judgement and effective communication skills (written and verbal).
• Manages stress, including competing work demands and multiple projects at the same time.
• Leadership experience preferred

Competencies

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

• Ensures Accountability: Holds self and others accountable to meet commitments.
• Manages Complexity: Makes sense of complex, high quantity, and sometimes, contradictory information to effectively solve problems.
• Situational Adaptability: Adapts approach and demeanor in real time to match shifting demands of different situations.
• Ensures Exceptional Customer Service: Energizes the Cirrus Service Essentials; Strives to improve inspection services & performance; Anticipates team inspection needs and responds promptly.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this position. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Work beyond 40 hours per week may be required.

Cirrus is dedicated to a drug free work environment promoting equal employment opportunity. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, national origin, color, age, disability, religion, pregnancy, veteran status, marital and family status, sexual orientation, receipt of public assistance, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Our Benefits: Cirrus provides a range of exciting benefits, including:

• 401(k) Plan: Dollar-for-dollar match up to 5 after 90 days, with 100 vesting.
• Employer-Paid Coverages: Group term life, short- and long-term disability insurance.
• Comprehensive Health Coverage: Medical, vision, dental, with additional dependent coverage options.
• Free Health Tracking: With rewards for meeting health goals.
• Generous PTO: 100 hours accrued within the first year.
• Employee Referral Bonus: For referring talented candidates.
• Career Development: Tuition reimbursement and professional growth opportunities.
• Exclusive Discounts: Access to partner and marketplace discounts.
• Community & Engagement: Company and employee clubs at various locations.

These benefits are designed to support your well-being, growth, and enjoyment at Cirrus!