Quality Inspector

Description

WORK LOCATION:

Ann Arbor, MI

FLSA STATUS:
Non-Exempt

SALARY RANGE:
The anticipated salary range for this role is $20.00 to $27.00 per hour. This range reflects a good faith estimate based on the targeted level for the role and typical compensation benchmarks across U.S. locations. Actual compensation may vary depending on the selected candidate’s qualifications, experience, geographical location, and internal alignment.

Quality Inspector I performs basic receiving, in-process, and final visual and dimensional inspection of parts, materials, and assemblies to verify conformance to engineering drawings, specifications, and work instructions within an AS9100 certified aerospace and defense manufacturing environment. Working under close supervision, the incumbent documents inspection results, identifies and segregates nonconforming product, and supports the site quality management system.

• Perform receiving, in process, and final inspection of parts, materials, and assemblies against engineering drawings, purchase orders, specifications, and approved work instructions.
• Use basic measuring and test equipment such as calipers, micrometers, height gauges, pin gauges, and go/no-go gauges to verify dimensional characteristics.
• Conduct visual inspection for workmanship, surface finish, identification and marking, and obvious defects in accordance with applicable acceptance criteria.
• Record inspection results accurately and legibly in inspection records, travelers, and the ERP or quality system.
• Identify, tag, and segregate nonconforming material and notify the lead or supervisor for disposition in accordance with the control of nonconforming output process.
• Verify that measuring equipment is within current calibration prior to use and report out-of-calibration or damaged equipment.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and FOD (foreign object debris) controlled work area and comply with ESD-handling requirements where applicable.
• Support first article and in-process inspection activities under the guidance of higher-level inspectors.
• Adhere to all quality, safety, ITAR/EAR, and environmental requirements applicable to the work area.

• High school diploma or GED.
• 0 to 2 years of experience in a manufacturing, inspection, or quality environment; aerospace or defense experience preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret basic engineering drawings, work instructions, and inspection plans.
• Working knowledge of basic dimensional measuring tools (calipers, micrometers, gauges), with the ability to obtain internal inspection certification.
• Basic computer skills, including data entry into ERP or quality systems.
• Strong attention to detail, good hand-eye coordination, and the ability to follow documented procedures.
• Ability to obtain and maintain required internal AS9100 awareness and inspection certifications.

• Prior experience in an AS9100 or ISO 9001 certified manufacturing environment.
• Familiarity with foreign object debris (FOD) and ESD control (ANSI/ESD S20.20) practices.
• Exposure to first article inspection (FAI) and basic GD&T concepts.

• Matching 401(k)
• Paid PTO
• Paid holidays
• Medical, vision, and dental insurance
• Group Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
• HSA and FSA Options
• Critical Care Plan
• Accident Care Plan
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan

This position may require access to information that is subject to compliance with the International Traffic Arms Regulations ("ITAR") and/or the Export Administration Regulations ("EAR"). To comply with the requirements of the ITAR and/or the EAR, applicants will be asked to provide specific documentation to verify a US person’s status under the ITAR and the EAR.