Senior Aerospace Quality Inspector

Senior Aerospace Inspector

Location: East Hartford, CT

Shift: 1st or 2nd Shift Available (15% Shift Differential for 2nd Shift)

Join a Team Where Quality is Mission Critical

Our client is seeking an experienced Senior Aerospace Inspector to play a key role in ensuring the quality, compliance, and reliability of precision aerospace components supplied to some of the industry's most demanding customers, including GE Aerospace, Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney, and other leading OEMs.

This position is ideal for a detail-oriented quality professional who thrives in a highly regulated manufacturing environment and understands the importance of delivering products that meet the highest standards of safety, performance, and compliance.

What You'll Do

As a Senior Aerospace Inspector, you will be responsible for verifying product conformity through detailed visual and dimensional inspections while ensuring compliance with customer, regulatory, and aerospace industry requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform first article, in-process, and final inspections of aerospace components.
• Interpret blueprints, engineering drawings, specifications, and process documentation.
• Conduct visual and dimensional inspections using precision measuring equipment.
• Record inspection results and maintain accurate quality documentation.
• Review and validate process certifications and supporting manufacturing records.
• Prepare and review First Article Inspection Reports (FAI), PPAP documentation, ECAV reports, and customer submissions.
• Utilize micrometers, calipers, gauges, comparators, microscopes, and other inspection equipment.
• Support investigations and root cause analysis for quality-related issues.
• Collaborate with manufacturing, engineering, and quality teams to resolve technical and customer concerns.
• Interface with customers and auditors as required.
• Ensure compliance with customer-specific quality requirements and aerospace standards.

What We're Looking ForRequired Qualifications

• Associate's Degree in Engineering, Manufacturing Technology, Quality Assurance, or a related technical discipline, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of aerospace inspection experience.
• Experience supporting major aerospace OEM customers, including:
• GE Aerospace
• Collins Aerospace
• Pratt & Whitney
• Strong understanding of:
• First Article Inspection Reports (FAI)
• Production Part Approval Process (PPAP)
• ECAV reports and customer submissions
• Experience navigating customer supplier portals and quality systems.
• Knowledge of critical aerospace component requirements, including ESA, VSE, SPS, and Flight Safety processes.
• Strong proficiency with inspection equipment, digital gaging systems, and quality management software.
• Familiarity with export compliance requirements including ITAR and DFARS regulations.
• Ability to perform detailed inspections utilizing microscopes and magnification equipment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Working knowledge of IPC-A-610 standards.
• Working knowledge of J-STD-001 requirements.
• IPC/WHMA-A-620 experience preferred.
• AS9100 manufacturing environment experience highly desirable.

Why Join Us?

• Competitive compensation
• 15% shift differential for 2nd shift employees
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Paid Company Holidays
• 401(k) Company Match
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement & Professional Development Assistance
• Opportunity to support industry-leading aerospace and defense programs

If you take pride in precision, quality, and delivering products that support critical aerospace missions, we'd love to hear from you.