Experienced Quality Inspector

Are you ready to take your career to the next level? Do you thrive in a fast-paced, innovative environment where every day brings new challenges and opportunities for growth? If so, then look no further as we have the perfect opportunity for you!

At Align Aerospace, people come first. We understand that our employees are the cornerstone of our company. By upholding our core values, we inspire confidence, foster trust, loyalty, and build enduring relationships that drive our collective success. Our word is our bond so when we say it, we mean it!

What makes this opportunity so exciting?

This is an innovative environment, with career growth and endless opportunities for professional development. Come work for us on a dynamic team with competitive salary and benefits, because we believe in rewarding our employees for their hard work and dedication.

Why work for us?

Great Benefits

• 401(k) with 401(k) matching
• Awesome medical and dental plans to choose from
• Free vision insurance
• Free term-life insurance
• Free long-term disability
• Ability to purchase additional life and disability plans.
• Paid time off
• 9 paid holidays

Flexible Schedules

• Standard 40-hour, 8-hour shift work week; or
• Alternative Workweek with a day off every other week

Pay Rates: 

• Experienced Advanced Inspector- $29.00 to $33.00 Per Hour (DOE)
• Bonus $3,500

What Will You Be Doing?

As our new Experienced Inspector (Advanced) you will make a meaningful difference in the lives of our suppliers, team, and company. Your contributions will have a direct impact on our success and yours. Some of your duties will include:

• Validating and reviewing products and materials to ensure they meet Supplier, company, and industry standards.
• Work directly with Suppliers and internal departments to conclude quality analysis on products and materials.
• Investigate and resolve Supplier rejections and claims.
• Interpret, investigate, and review quality specifications for validations.
• Handle complaints on non-conforming parts for validation and disposition
• Review and disposition final rejections.
• Provide corrective action and root cause analysis as needed.
• Manage Supplier quality-related issues, waivers, defective parts per million (DPPM), etc. via Supplier portals.
• Work jointly with Suppliers and suppliers on resolving supplier-driven rejections and issues.
• Support inspection teams on clarification of Supplier quality requirements and flow downs
• Quarantine defective stock while taking measures to ensure the issue is caught and resolved timely.
• Evaluate audit findings and implement appropriate corrective actions.
• Provide interpretations and guidance to final inspectors
• Write or author Supplier-specific procedures.
• Use precision measuring tools to assist with the proper inspection of the product or material.
• Prepares metrics on rejections, claim reports, and DPPMs to deliver to management.
• Disposition of Supplier-returned materials

What are we looking for?

• High School diploma or equivalent
• 2-5 years of aerospace quality inspection experience
• 2+ years of quality auditing, and test experience 
• Experience and proficiency with the implementation of corrective action programs
• Certification as a Quality Auditor, Quality Engineer, or Quality Improvement Specialist is highly preferred.
• AS9100 & AS13001 Training or certification
• First article inspection experience
• Any other inspection-related certifications are a huge plus

What you need to know

• SAP ERP knowledge is preferred.
• Knowledge of various measuring precision tools
• Knowledge of using databases and portals
• Understanding of how to analyze detailed information.
• Demonstrated knowledge of reading blueprint specifications
• In-depth knowledge of shop math
• Knowledge and demonstrated capability of reading blueprints and specifications of products and materials.
• Inspection interpretation knowledge

If you're ready to embark on an exciting new career journey and be part of a company that is shaping the future, we want to hear from you! Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to join our team and make a difference.

At Align Aerospace, diversity fuels innovation, and inclusion drives success. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer where every voice matters. We celebrate individuality, embrace differences, and thrive on the unique contributions of our team members from all walks of life. Whether you're a seasoned professional or just starting out, your race, color, gender, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability, or any other protected status only enriches the vibrant mosaic that makes us who we are.

Together, we build a workplace where everyone belongs, everyone is heard, and everyone has the opportunity to shine.