Quality Inspector

An international leader in aviation:

Heroux-Devtek, the world’s 3rd largest producer of landing gear, serves the civil and military aerospace markets from production facilities in North America, Europe and United Kingdom. The Company’s longevity, flexibility, and track record for the development and implementation of innovative production systems have distinguished it as a leader in the domain. With its most recent acquisitions, Heroux-Devtek is bolstering its status as one of the foremost landing gear, actuation and hydraulic system designers and manufacturers in the global aerospace industry.

Information on the division:

Located in Livonia, Michigan, spanning 3 facilities (100,000+ sq. ft.) with over 130 employees, Beaver Aerospace & Defense is one of Héroux-Devtek’s centers of excellence for design, development, manufacturing, and assembly of ball screws, actuation systems and other aerospace components.

Our ball screws, ball splines, gears, and electromechanical linear/rotary actuators are custom designed to fit virtually any application with superior performance, quality and precision. In fact, our actuation solutions are installed on some of the most advanced aircraft, missile applications and mission-critical space exploration systems in the world, featuring the latest in motion control technology.

With a strong focus on custom precision manufacturing processes with machining automation and techniques, we aim to remain the best value producer of complex and precision Aerospace & Defense components.

What we offer?
• Leaders who invest in your success, development, and growth
• A culture of true teamwork and pride in our product
• Competitive salaries linked to performance and paid time off
• 9 paid holidays
• A comprehensive group insurance plan including a HAS/FSA options, Dental & Vision
• Coverage for Domestic Partnerships
• Supportive wellness program, including healthcare discounts
• Automatic Life Insurance with supplemental options
• Short and Long Term Disability Insurance
• Opportunities for retirement savings with 401k plans including a company match
• Tuition reimbursement for relevant Certifications, Education, & Trainings
• Free access to a virtual doctor and the employee assistance program
• Social activities for all employees (BBQ, Golf, Christmas parties, etc.)
• Generous referral bonuses and advantageous recognition programs
• A motivating work environment and a human management style where you can make a difference 

Primary Responsibilities:

• Inspects product to determine compliance to specified drawings involved in various machining processes such as Lathe, Milling, Drilling, Deep Hole, OD, ID Grinding, Thread Grinding and NDT


• Perform inspections to demonstrate compliance to blueprints and work instructions including but not limited to: first article (FAI), Critical To Quality (CTQ’s), receiving, in-process, floor and final inspections.


• Maintain gauge calibration system through the following activities: inspection of gages for due dates and condition; collection and distribution of gages for third party calibration; assure that out of calibration gages are never in use.


• Maintain NCR system by generating and distributing detailed and legible NCR’s as required.


• Complete required documentation to for traceability, compliance, shipping, etc. 


• Set-up and utilize precision measuring equipment, gages, CMM etc. to complete required inspector tasks.


• Utilize Quality System procedures.


• Perform Audits as assigned.

Minimum Requirements:

• High school diploma


• Two years of quality assurance and inspection experience


• Two years of general blueprint interpretation experience


• Two years of set-up and use of industry accepted (general) measuring equipment


• Two years of familiarity with Geometric tolerances ASME Y14.5


• Familiarity and understanding of geometric and dimensional tolerancing


• Basic PC skills / Data Entry


• Legal authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship

Work culture and environment:

Are you known as an innovation driver? Are you looking for your next challenge and opportunity to learn & excel in Aerospace? Héroux-Devtek offers you the opportunity to work in a diverse and team-oriented environment where skills development is a top priority. Here, employees are at the heart of the realization of the product, developed through engineering centers, factories, a service unit, and an accessible and agile head office for fast decision-making.

Be part of a motivating top-notch team taking Aerospace to new heights!

HDI Landing Gear is an equal employment opportunity (EEO) employer to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, HDI Landing Gear will provide reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities.