Quality Inspector, Aerospace Industry

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 7:00 AM-3:30 PM  (eligible for overtime)

AMETEK Hughes-Treitler is seeking an experienced Quality Inspector to support our aerospace manufacturing operations. In this role, you will perform first-piece, in-process, and final inspections of precision components and assemblies to ensure compliance with engineering drawings, specifications, and quality requirements.

The ideal candidate has hands-on mechanical inspection experience in an aerospace or precision manufacturing environment, a strong understanding of Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T), and experience operating and/or programming Coordinate Measuring Machines (CMMs) using PC-DMIS.

Key Responsibilities

• Read and interpret aerospace engineering drawings, specifications, and technical requirements, including GD&T and Maximum Material Condition (MMC).


• Perform first-piece, in-process, and final inspections of detail parts and assemblies.


• Inspect components using precision measuring equipment, including calipers, micrometers, height gauges, CMMs, and other inspection instruments.


• Program and/or operate Coordinate Measuring Machines (CMMs) using PC-DMIS.


• Prepare, complete, and maintain accurate inspection records and reports.


• Perform hardness testing as required.


• Collect, record, and tabulate inspection data for Statistical Process Control (SPC).


• Review supplier First Article Inspection Reports (FAIRs) and prepare First Article Inspection documentation in accordance with AS9102 requirements.


• Verify applicable drawing and specification requirements related to special processes, including heat treatment, welding, and non-destructive testing (NDT).


• Follow established quality procedures, work instructions, and inspection requirements.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.


• 3-5 years of mechanical inspection experience, preferably within aerospace or another precision manufacturing environment.


• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and GD&T.


• Working knowledge of standard precision measuring and inspection equipment.


• Experience operating and/or programming CMM equipment.


• PC-DMIS programming skills.


• Working knowledge of applicable MIL, NAS, MS, AMS, AWS, and AS specifications and standards.


• Familiarity with special-process requirements, including heat treatment, welding, and non-destructive testing.


• Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Excel and Word.

Preferred Qualifications

• Post-secondary education or technical training in mathematics, engineering, metrology, inspection techniques, manufacturing technology, or a related field.


• Previous aerospace manufacturing inspection experience.


• Experience preparing or reviewing AS9102 First Article Inspection Reports.

Due to the nature of our business programs and products, applicants must have the legal right to work in the US and additionally must be legally authorized to access export-controlled information and source code.