UID Quality Inspector
Listed on 2026-08-27
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Quality Assurance - QA/QC
Quality Control - QC Analysts/Managers, Quality Engineering
Job Description - UID Quality Inspector (18744)
About Us:
AAR Corp. (NYSE: AIR) is a global aerospace and defense aftermarket solutions company that employs more than 6,000 people across over 60 sites in over 20 countries. Headquartered in the Chicago, Illinois area, AAR supports commercial and government customers in more than 100 countries through four operating segments:
Parts Supply, Integrated Solutions, Repair and Engineering and Expeditionary Services.
AAR’s purpose is to empower people to build innovative aerospace solutions today so you can safely reach your destination tomorrow. The company’s mission is to go above and beyond to provide value-driven aerospace aftermarket solutions to meet the evolving needs of our customers worldwide. AAR constantly searches for the right thing to do for its customers, employees, partners and for society.
UID Quality Inspector - 18744
Description
About Us:
AAR Corp. (NYSE: AIR) is a global aerospace and defense aftermarket solutions company that employs more than 6,000 people across 60 sites in over 20 countries. Headquartered in the Chicago, Illinois area, AAR supports commercial and government customers in more than 100 countries through four operating segments:
Parts Supply, Integrated Solutions, Repair and Engineering and Expeditionary Services.
AAR’s purpose is to empower people to build innovative aerospace solutions today so you can safely reach your destination tomorrow. The company’s mission is to go above and beyond to provide value-driven aerospace aftermarket solutions to meet the evolving needs of our customers worldwide. AAR constantly searches for the right thing to do for its customers, employees, partners and for society.
Description:
The UID Quality Inspector is responsible for creating, inspecting, verifying, and validating Item Unique Identification markings and data matrices on aircraft components, parts, tooling, and assemblies across the MRO facility. This role ensures all physical labeling, 2D Data Matrix barcodes, and serialized tracking data comply with customer specifications, FAA regulatory requirements, and military standards (specifically MIL-STD-130).
Qualifications
What you will be responsible for:
- UID Creation Verification & Inspection:
Perform visual, dimensional, and optical inspections of 1D barcodes and 2D Data Matrix codes applied to aircraft parts, components, and equipment. - Standards Enforcement:
Validate that serial numbers, CAGE codes, part numbers, and Unique Item Identifiers (UII) conform to MIL-STD-130, technical data, engineering drawings, and work orders. - Scanner & Verifier Operation:
Utilize specialized barcode verifiers, optical scanners, and grading equipment to evaluate code quality, contrast, quiet zones, and readability standards (e.g., ISO/IEC 15415 / 15416 standards). - Tag & Label Durability Inspection:
Inspect physical tags, direct part markings (laser etching, dot peen, photo-anodized aluminum plates, or chemical etching) for durability, placement accuracy, and resistance to environmental stress (heat, fluids, abrasion). - Data Management & Registry Integration:
Ensure accurate entry and cross-referencing of UID data within local inventory/MRO enterprise software (e.g., ADP, SAP, or internal ERPs) and facilitate registry submissions where required (e.g., DoD IUID Registry). - Managing Epilog Lasor Machine and the software with it to create UID labels
- Non-Conformance Reporting:
Identify, document, and quarantine parts with unreadable, incorrect, or damaged UID markings; issue Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs) and collaborate with production/repair teams for corrective action. - Audit & Compliance Support:
Assist in internal quality audits and external customer/regulatory audits related to part traceability, serialization, and inventory control. - Cross-Departmental
Collaboration:
Work closely with Quality Engineers, Receiving, Assembly, and Shipping teams to ensure smooth workflow and prevent bottlenecks in the UID marking and inspection process .
What you will need to be successful in this role:
- Strong proficiency in operating barcode verifiers, scanners, and optical inspection equipment.
- Ability to read and interpret…
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