Quality Inspector

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Kinston, NC
Job Description
Role Overview

The Quality Inspector will play a key role in supporting aerospace manufacturing and assembly operations by ensuring aircraft components, structures, and assemblies meet engineering, customer, and regulatory quality requirements. This position offers the opportunity to work in a highly regulated aerospace environment where quality, safety, and precision are critical to program success.

What You Will Do

Perform detailed inspections of aerospace panels, assemblies, and manufactured components to ensure compliance with engineering drawings, specifications, and quality standards. Conduct First Article Inspections (FAI) and in-process inspections in accordance with AS9102 requirements.

Why It Might Be a Fit

This position is ideal for individuals with strong attention to detail, problem-solving skills, and a commitment to quality excellence. Experience in aerospace quality standards, inspection methods, and quality assurance processes is highly valued.

Requirements

  • High School Diploma or GED required
  • Associate degree in Quality, Manufacturing, Engineering Technology, or a related discipline preferred
  • 3+ years of quality inspection experience within aerospace, aviation, defense, manufacturing, or other highly regulated industries
  • Experience inspecting aerospace composite panels, aircraft structures, metallic components, or aerospace assemblies
  • Strong understanding of aerospace quality standards, inspection methods, and quality assurance processes
  • Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, specifications, and manufacturing documentation
  • Experience performing First Article Inspections (FAI) and in-process inspections
  • Hands-on experience using precision measurement equipment including calipers, micrometers, height gauges, and related inspection tools
  • Ability to identify, document, and disposition non-conformances in accordance with aerospace quality requirements

Benefits

  • Competitive Compensation – $25 - $36 hourly or $52,000 - $75,000 annually
  • Comprehensive Benefits for you and your dependents including Medical, Dental, Vision, HSA with company contribution, company-sponsored Life Insurance, Short and Long-Term Disability, legal plans, hospital, accident, pet wellness plans, and 401(k) with company match
  • Paid Holidays and Paid Time Off
  • Career Development and Advancement – Expleo operates in 29 countries worldwide with a strong commitment to employee growth and development
  • Strong Team Culture – Collaborate with experienced professionals who value quality, safety, precision, and teamwork
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