Mechanical Inspector

Performs receiving, in-process, and final mechanical inspection of manufactured parts and assemblies to verify compliance with engineering drawings, specifications, work instructions, and customer quality requirements.

• Performs receiving, in-process, and final inspection of machined, fabricated, and assembled product.
• Reads and interprets engineering drawings, GD&T, specifications, purchase-order requirements, work instructions, and inspection plans.
• Uses calipers, micrometers, height gages, indicators, bore gages, thread gages, surface plates, and other precision inspection equipment.
• Operates CMM and other dimensional inspection equipment as trained and qualified to verify product requirements.
• Performs and documents first article inspections and supports AS9102 requirements as assigned.
• Records inspection results accurately and maintains required lot, serial, revision, and traceability information.
• Reviews material certifications, special-process certifications, and other objective evidence when required by the inspection plan.
• Identifies, documents, and segregates nonconforming product and communicates discrepancies to Production, Engineering, and Quality.
• Verifies inspection equipment is within calibration status before use and reports damaged or questionable equipment.
• Supports root-cause analysis, corrective action, process improvement, and defect-prevention activities as requested.
• Maintains inspection areas and equipment in a clean, organized, and controlled condition and follows all safety requirements.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Strong knowledge of mechanical and dimensional inspection practices for precision manufactured parts.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T), specifications, and inspection documentation.
• Proficiency using precision measuring equipment such as calipers, micrometers, height gages, indicators, bore gages, thread gages, and surface-plate equipment.
• Experience operating coordinate measuring machines (CMM) and related inspection software preferred.
• Knowledge of first article inspection requirements, including AS9102, and inspection record documentation.
• Familiarity with AS9100, configuration control, traceability, calibration controls, and nonconforming material processes.
• Ability to perform shop mathematics, including decimals, fractions, geometry, and basic trigonometry as required.
• Ability to inspect close-tolerance dimensions and evaluate product against drawing and specification requirements.
• Strong attention to detail, organization, problem-solving, and documentation skills.
• Ability to communicate inspection results and discrepancies clearly and professionally with Production, Engineering, and Quality personnel.
• Experience with ERP/MRP, electronic inspection records, and quality management systems preferred.

• High school diploma or GED required; technical training in dimensional inspection, metrology, machining, or a related field is preferred.
• Three to five years related mechanical inspection experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Technical aptitude to understand manufacturing processes, inspection equipment, specifications, and blueprints.