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Job Summary

Responsible for inspection and test requirements at all stages of manufacturing to ensure customer requirements. The Inspector records and reports defects, ensuring they are corrected before delivery. A committed member of the Quality and Production teams, adaptable to changing roles within the Quality function.

• Carry out and coordinate all inspection and test requirements as outlined in the Quality Procedure Manual and contract requirements, including compliance with AS 9100.
• Maintain relevant, updated specifications, standards, and quality system documents.
• Perform assigned tests on materials and parts, product-in-process, and finished products.
• Inspect visually for obvious defects.
• Compare results with drawing and specification requirements.
• Report problems with inspection and test results to the Quality Supervisor.
• Identify defectives and segregate from acceptable product.
• Notify the Quality Supervisor and Quality Engineer when inspection data exceeds acceptable limits or when major incidents of poor quality are noted.
• Record results on inspection forms or charts and report the number of defects found.
• Make recommendations on disposition of suspect/defective product to the Quality Supervisor.
• Support quality record retention requirements by assisting with filing and maintenance of quality records.
• Provide experience with a 3D scanner or Faro Arm as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Working knowledge of Quality Assurance standards.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Ability to read blueprints.
• Good interpersonal skills and ability to work as a team member, as well as independently.
• Ability to communicate with all levels within production and convey messages effectively.
• Ability to think critically and act logically to evaluate situations and generate required steps for success.
• Persistence and determination when problem‑solving.
• Strong focus on quality: commitment to achieve total customer satisfaction in the quality of products, services, and decisions.
• Strong focus on safety, including personal safety, safety of co‑workers, and protection of property in accordance with company practices, industry standards, and government regulations.
• Knowledge of AS 9100 Quality Systems.
• Knowledge of calibration requirements/procedures.
• Proficiency with computer‑based applications.
• Microsoft Excel a must.

• Approachability
• Teamwork
• Customer focus – knows and understands the needs of internal and external customers; results oriented and works hard to consistently provide exceptional service.
• Ethics and values – adheres to core values and acts in accordance, rewarding the right values and disapproving of others.
• Problem solving – looks beyond the obvious to find effective solutions.
• Integrity and trust – widely trusted and seen as direct and truthful.
• Functional/technical skills – possesses the skills to perform the job at a high level of accomplishment.
• Listening – practices active and attentive listening, able to hear others.
• Action‑oriented – full of energy, willing to take action.

High School degree or equivalent strongly preferred. Minimum of three years of successful employment as an individual contributor, with preference for aerospace manufacturing experience in Quality Assurance.

Kirkhill, Inc. is proud to be an equal‑opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

All successful candidates must submit to post‑offer pre‑employment physical examination, drug/alcohol screen and background check as a condition of employment.

$30.00 – $38.00 per hour