Technical Quality Assurance Inspector

Technical Quality Assurance Inspector II

Location:

Hagerstown, MD | Payrate: $33/hour

PDS Tech Commercial is partnering with a leader in the aerospace industry to hire a Technical Quality Assurance Inspector. If you’re passionate about quality, precision, and aviation safety, this is your opportunity to help ensure aircraft systems and components meet the highest standards of performance and compliance. In this critical role, you’ll inspect aircraft systems, verify production quality, support aviation safety initiatives, and work alongside engineering, production, and customer teams to deliver products that meet rigorous aerospace and contractual standards.

Your expertise will directly contribute to mission success and the safety of every aircraft you help inspect.

• Inspect aircraft systems, production components, logistics operations, and support functions to ensure compliance with quality and contractual requirements.
• Verify the proper installation and serviceability of aircraft systems and operational components.
• Validate Field Service Technician work to ensure accuracy and adherence to established standards.
• Serve as the on‑site Aviation Safety Official, supporting a culture of safety and regulatory compliance.
• Capture, analyze, and interpret statistical process data to identify trends, verify compliance, and recommend continuous improvement initiatives.
• Develop, review, and improve operational procedures, work instructions, and quality documentation.
• Build strong customer relationships by providing technical feedback, quality guidance, and training.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to resolve quality concerns and improve manufacturing processes.

• High School Diploma or GED (or equivalent).
• Typically 2 or more years of relevant quality assurance, manufacturing, aerospace, or inspection experience.
• Higher education may substitute for relevant experience, and equivalent experience may be considered in lieu of formal education.
• Ability to read, understand, and interpret technical schematics and engineering documentation.
• Basic understanding of electrical wiring concepts.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and Adobe products.
• Strong attention to detail with excellent analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work in a safety‑sensitive manufacturing environment.

• Knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T).
• Experience drafting work instructions and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Industry certifications such as Network+, Security+, CCNA, A+, FCC, or FCC GROL.
• Experience using measurement and test equipment, including spectrometers, oscilloscopes, and other precision measuring instruments.
• Working knowledge of ISO 9000 and AS9100 quality management standards.
• Previous aerospace manufacturing or aviation quality experience.

• Frequently walking, standing, sitting, climbing stairs, and performing repetitive hand movements.
• Lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds.
• Working in varying weather conditions, including heat, cold, rain, and sun.
• Occasionally being exposed to loud noise, fumes, and hazardous materials.
• Performing duties in a safety‑sensitive environment involving aircraft, vehicles, equipment, and hazardous materials.

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short‑term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits, and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.

Military connected talent encouraged to apply.

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• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.