Aerospace & Defense Dimensional Inspection Specialist

Aerospace & Defense Dimensional Inspection Specialist Step into a role where precision safeguards missions. Each measurement you take helps deliver mission-critical components that support U.S. and allied defense, contributing directly to national and global security. At The Entwistle Company, you’ll join a collaborative, innovative team that values your craftsmanship and encourages your growth.

A day in the life Morning:
Review work travelers and drawings, set up mechanical and visual inspections, and program/run CMM and FARO Arm checks. Verify features with micrometers, height stands, optical comparators, and thread/plug gauges.

Midday:
Perform first-piece approvals, final product and assembly inspections, and incoming verifications of vendor-supplied items for compliance with purchase orders. Capture plating thickness and validate GD&T callouts.

Afternoon:
Document results and produce formal inspection reports per company procedures. Flag non-conformances, notify production/assembly teams, follow through on corrective actions, and highlight quality trends for management attention. Recommend improvements to methods and equipment.

Always:
Interface professionally with customer and government representatives. Keep your area clean, safe, and organized. Perform other duties as assigned.

Our mission

Be a relied-upon provider of mission-critical defense components and systems across air, land, sea, and space—recognized for specialized capability, quality, and dependability.

Design, manufacture, and build-to-print products that are innovative and cost-effective.

Enable DoD, Prime, and Foreign Military customers—and the U.S. warfighter—to achieve mission success.

Our values:
Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Commitment guide our daily decisions and long-term strategy.

Tools and inspection methods you’ll useCMM machines and programs FARO Arm Keyence Wide Area CMMMicrometers, calipers, height stands

Optical comparators

Thread and plug gauges, gauge blocks

Plating thickness gauges

What you’ll bring

Associate’s Degree or equivalent technical school training

Minimum 5 years of inspection experience with solid knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T)
Ability to operate Coordinate Measuring Machines Strong attention to detail, organization, and analytical skills

Comfort managing multiple priorities at once Problem-solving mindset and initiative

Ability to thrive in a team environment

Related military experience welcome

We value military experience and recognize transferable skills. Candidates with the following or similar background may be a strong match:

Army MOS: 94H – Test, Measurement, and Diagnostic Equipment Maintenance Support Specialist Navy NEC: NDT/NDI Program Personnel Air Force AFSC: 2A7X2 – Nondestructive Inspection Specialist Marine Corps MOS: 6048 – Aircraft Nondestructive Inspection Technician Coast Guard Rating: NDI-Qualified Personnel Proficiencies we rely onGD&TAS
9100 Quality Systems Precision Measurement & Hand Metrology Lockout/Tagout (LOTO)
Precision Measurement & Inspection First Article Inspection (FAI)
Machines & technologies you’ll use Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM) (Faro)
Measurement Gauges Calipers and Micrometers Rewards & benefits
401k – 4% match on 5% deferrals PTO – Up to 5 weeks

Employer Paid Life Insurance Employer Paid Short-term Employer provided Paid Family/Medical Leave Generous Health Insurance Coverage Dental Insurance AND Vision Insurance Safety Shoes & Glasses reimbursements

Employee Appreciation Events Competitive pay based on experience.