Quality Inspector

PRIMUS AEROSPACE

QUALITY INSPECTOR

POSITION SUMMARY

Primus Aerospace is a premier manufacturer of precision-machined components and assemblies serving the Aerospace, Defense, and Space industries. The Quality Inspector is responsible for verifying product conformity throughout the manufacturing process by performing in-process, first article, receiving, and final inspections. This position ensures compliance with customer specifications, engineering drawings, AS9100 requirements, and applicable regulatory standards while supporting continuous improvement initiatives and maintaining the highest level of product quality.

The Quality Inspector serves as a key contributor to product acceptance, risk mitigation, customer satisfaction, and operational excellence.

1st Shift: Mon-Fri 6am-3:30pm

Pay Rate: $25-$35/hr

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Inspection and Product Verification

• Perform Receiving, First Piece, In-Process, First Article, Lot, and Final Inspections in accordance with customer specifications, engineering drawings, purchase orders, and company procedures.
• Verify product conformity utilizing precision measuring instruments and inspection equipment.
• Interpret engineering drawings, specifications, customer requirements, and manufacturing documentation.
• Validate dimensional, visual, and functional requirements of manufactured products.
• Perform and document AS9102 First Article Inspections (FAIRs).
• Develop and maintain inspection plans, inspection reports, and quality records.
• Ensure all inspection documentation is complete, accurate, and maintained in accordance with quality system requirements.
• Conduct source inspection support and customer witness inspections when required.

Quality Systems and Compliance

• Maintain compliance with AS9100 Quality Management System requirements.
• Review work orders, travelers, routers, certifications, and manufacturing records for completeness and accuracy.
• Verify traceability requirements for raw materials, special processes, and finished products.
• Review Certificates of Conformance (CoCs), material certifications, and special process certifications.
• Compile and verify customer-required shipping documentation and quality records.
• Support internal audits, customer audits, and third-party audits.
• Assist in maintaining inspection procedures, work instructions, and quality documentation.

Problem Solving and Continuous Improvement

• Participate in investigations involving nonconforming material and quality escapes.
• Support Root Cause Corrective Action activities utilizing:
  • 8D Methodology
  • 5 Why Analysis
  • Fishbone (Ishikawa) Diagrams
  • Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA)
• Assist with Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA).
• Support customer complaint investigations and Return Material Authorizations (RMAs).
• Identify opportunities to improve quality, reduce defects, and enhance manufacturing processes.

Measurement Equipment and Calibration

• Select appropriate inspection equipment based on tolerance requirements and measurement uncertainty.
• Utilize and maintain proficiency with:
  • Calipers
  • Micrometers
  • Height Gages
  • Bore Gages
  • Indicators
  • Optical Comparators
  • Thread Gages
  • Surface Plates
  • Pin Gages
• Support calibration activities and ensure equipment remains within calibration requirements.
• Maintain awareness of measurement system analysis and best inspection practices.

Systems and Administrative Responsibilities

• Maintain inspection and quality records within ERP and Quality Management Systems.
• Ensure timely disposition of