Quality Inspector

PGS Worldwide is seeking a Quality Inspector – Aerospace Manufacturing in New Orleans, LA for an approximately seven-month contract-to-hire role supporting a leading aerospace & defense company. This position will perform quality inspections of mechanical, structural, and electromechanical assemblies to ensure compliance with engineering drawings, customer specifications, and established quality standards.

Required Skills

• 4–6 years of experience performing quality inspections in a manufacturing or technical environment.

• 1–2 years of experience using VECAMS.

• 1–2 years of experience using SAP.

• 2–4 years of experience using Microsoft Office applications, including Microsoft Word.

• Experience using precision inspection and measuring equipment, including micrometers, scales, and torque tools.

• Ability to read and interpret engineering blueprints, technical drawings, diagrams, and inspection instructions.

• Experience inspecting mechanical components, assemblies, or electromechanical products.

• Ability to identify defects, dimensional discrepancies, and nonconforming materials or assemblies.

• Ability to follow established inspection procedures, customer specifications, and quality requirements.

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in inspection documentation.

Preferred Skills

• Experience performing quality inspections in aerospace, defense, or other precision manufacturing environments.

• Familiarity with electronic units, electromechanical assemblies, and structural components.

• Experience using dial indicators, fixtures, and other dimensional inspection equipment.

• Knowledge of statistical process control or other manufacturing quality control procedures.

• Experience documenting inspection results and tracking product acceptance or rejection using SAP and VECAMS.

What You’ll Do

• Perform visual and dimensional inspections of in-process and completed manufactured products.

• Inspect mechanical components, structural assemblies, electronic units, and electromechanical subassemblies.

• Identify structural flaws, internal defects, missing welds, dimensional discrepancies, and other nonconformances.

• Use precision measuring equipment, including micrometers, scales, torque tools, dial indicators, and inspection fixtures.

• Read and interpret engineering blueprints, diagrams, customer specifications, and inspection checklists.

• Verify that manufactured components and assemblies meet established engineering and quality requirements.

• Accept or reject inspected products and identify items requiring rework in accordance with established procedures.

• Document inspection findings and maintain accurate quality records.

• Use SAP and VECAMS to support inspection documentation, tracking, and reporting.

• Prepare and maintain inspection reports and supporting documentation using Microsoft Word and other Office applications.

• Monitor product quality in accordance with established inspection and process control procedures.

• Communicate inspection findings and quality concerns to manufacturing and engineering personnel.

• Support corrective actions and continuous improvement activities related to product quality.

• Ensure inspection activities comply with applicable customer requirements and manufacturing quality standards.

Work Schedule / Shift

• 40 hours per week.

• No scheduled overtime required.

Pay

$14.00–$37.46 per hour.

Job ID: 23204

Military veterans and transitioning military members are encouraged to apply to all PGS Worldwide positions. All of our jobs are military-friendly, and we work with leaders in Aerospace who rely on your military expertise to support mission-critical programs nationwide. As a Veteran Founded company, we know that the military has given you the skills and training you need to succeed in positions like this, and we want to support your success in the civilian sector however we can. We thank you for your service and humbly offer our own in return by helping you take your career to the next level.