Aerospace Dimensional Quality Inspector (AS9100/FAI)

FFI Aerospace & Defense
  • Westminster, MD
    3 days ago

    Job Description

    Join Us in Westminster, MD: Elevate Precision, Protect Performance

    Our mission: deliver mechanical products that meet uncompromising aerospace-grade standards. As an Aerospace Dimensional Quality Inspector, you’ll be the quality gatekeeper—verifying dimensions, validating processes, and partnering across teams to ensure every part performs as intended.

    Your Impact

    • Guarantee compliance to drawings, specs, and standards through rigorous inspection of components and assemblies.
    • Employ precision metrology tools to confirm quality and functionality.
    • Capture and maintain accurate inspection records that drive traceability and continuous improvement.
    • Collaborate with engineering and production to quickly contain and correct issues.
    • Lead and contribute to root cause analysis and corrective actions that prevent recurrence.
    • Help build and refine quality control procedures and protocols.
    • Continuously align practices with current industry standards and best-in-class methods.

    What You Bring

    • Diploma/GED required; technical certification or degree in quality or mechanical inspection is a plus.
    • Background in mechanical inspection or QA within a manufacturing environment.
    • Comfort interpreting complex mechanical drawings and specifications; strong command of quality standards.
    • Proficiency with calipers, micrometers, and assorted gauges.
    • Detail-driven mindset with strong analytical capabilities.
    • Ability to work autonomously and contribute within fast-moving teams.
    • Effective communicator—clear documentation and collaboration.

    Expertise that Sets You Apart

    • GD&T
    • Quality Inspection Experience
    • Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP)
    • AS9100 Quality Systems
    • AS9102
    • Quality Control Experience
    • Tolerance Analysis
    • Tape Measure Reading
    • Advanced Inspection & Gauge Measurement
    • Aerospace Manufacturing
    • First Article Inspection (FAI)
    • Quality Control Data Analysis
    • PPAP Process Experience
    • AS9100 Experience
    • Blueprint Reading

    Equipment You’ll Use

    • Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM): Zeiss, Mitutoyo
    • Measurement Gauges
    • Calipers and Micrometers

    Why This Role

    In this highly visible position, you influence product quality from first article through production. If you’re energized by precision, collaboration, and continuous improvement, you’ll thrive here.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationWestminster, MD

    Skills

    • AS 9100unmatched
    • Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP)unmatched
    • Aerospace and Defenseunmatched
    • Analysis Skillsunmatched
    • Blueprintsunmatched
    • Capability Maturity Model (CMM)unmatched
    • Communication Skillsunmatched
    • Continuous Improvementunmatched
    • Corrective Actionunmatched
    • Data Analysisunmatched
    • Documentationunmatched
    • Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancingunmatched
    • Industry Standardsunmatched
    • Manufacturingunmatched
    • Metrologyunmatched
    • Production Part Approval Process (PPAP)unmatched
    • Quality Assuranceunmatched
    • Quality Controlunmatched
    • Quality Metricsunmatched
    • Record Keepingunmatched
    • Root Cause Analysisunmatched
    • Tolerance Analysisunmatched
    • Traceabilityunmatched

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