Job Overview
We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Quality Assurance Specialist with experience with FARO Arm inspection to join our dynamic team. In this role, you will be instrumental in ensuring the precision, accuracy, and reliability of measurement systems used across manufacturing processes. Your proactive approach will help uphold the highest standards of quality management, compliance, and continuous improvement. This position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to a culture of excellence, where your skills in quality systems, audits, and data analysis will drive operational success and product integrity.
Responsibilities
- Perform First Article Inspections (FAIs) per AS9102 to verify dimensional and process compliance on new or revised parts.
- Use a FARO Arm to conduct precise dimensional inspections and compare findings against 3D CAD models and engineering drawings.
- Generate and interpret FARO Arm inspection reports using Verisurf or comparable software.
- Support and coordinate with FAA designees (DAR/DER) during conformity inspections to ensure compliance with FAA standards.
- Conduct in-process and final inspections of composite components and assemblies.
- Review material certifications, cure logs, and NDI reports for accuracy and completeness.
- Maintain inspection tools and FARO equipment in calibrated and clean conditions.
- Contribute to internal quality audits and continuous improvement efforts aligned with AS9100 standards.
Experience
- Minimum 3 years of quality inspection experience in manufacturing of composite, plastic, or metal parts.
- Prefer 3 years of quality inspection experience in aerospace or defense manufacturing.
- Demonstrated proficiency using FARO Arm for complex 3D measurements.
- In-depth experience performing FAIs per AS9102 requirements.
- Familiarity with FAA conformity documentation and processes.
- Working knowledge of AS9100 Quality Management Systems.
- Ability to interpret engineering drawings, GD&T, and 3D CAD models.
- Strong attention to detail and clear, concise documentation skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and quality tools such as Net-Inspect.
- Technical certificate in related field preferred, Associate degree preferred.
- One or more relevant certifications awarded by a professional organization preferred. For example: Certified Quality Inspector, Certified Quality Technician, Certified Calibration Technician
Pay: $24.00 - $30.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Relocation assistance
- Vision insurance
Experience:
- aerospace manufacturing: 3 years (Preferred)
- FAI: 3 years (Preferred)
- FARO Arm: 2 years (Preferred)
- composites: 3 years (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
