Quality Inspector

The Quality Inspector supports incoming, in-process, and final inspections within an aerospace and defense manufacturing environment, ensuring that electrical and mechanical components meet all applicable standards, specifications, and quality system requirements.

• Perform incoming, in-process, and final inspections on electrical and mechanical parts and assemblies in a manufacturing environment.
• Conduct detailed electrical and mechanical inspections using standard inspection tools and measuring equipment.
• Read and interpret blueprints, drawings, specifications, schematics, and work standards to verify product conformity.
• Review product documentation to ensure compliance with J-STD-001 and applicable quality system requirements.
• Work within ISO 9001 and/or AS9100 quality systems to maintain consistent quality and process control.
• Apply Statistical Process Control (SPC) methods to monitor and improve product and process quality.
• Complete accurate quality documentation, records, and inspection reports for all inspected products.
• Verify that received parts and components meet receiving inspection criteria and inventory requirements.
• Use electronic test equipment to perform functional and quality checks on electronic parts and assemblies.
• Support calibration activities for inspection and test equipment to ensure measurement accuracy (preferred responsibility for those with calibration experience).
• Utilize Coordinate Measuring Machines (CMM) to perform precise dimensional inspections when required (for those with CMM experience).
• Identify nonconforming materials or products and communicate findings clearly to appropriate stakeholders.
• Collaborate with production, engineering, and quality teams to resolve quality issues and support continuous improvement.
• Use Microsoft Office applications to prepare reports, track inspection results, and maintain quality records.
• Maintain a high level of attention to detail and follow established procedures and work instructions.
• Adhere to all applicable aerospace and defense industry standards, internal policies, and regulatory requirements.

• At least 5 years of quality inspection experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Hands-on experience performing incoming, in-process, and final inspections.
• Electrical and mechanical inspection experience with parts and assemblies.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, drawings, specifications, schematics, and work standards.
• Knowledge of J-STD-001 standards.
• Experience working within ISO 9001 and/or AS9100 quality systems.
• Experience with Statistical Process Control (SPC) and quality documentation.
• Experience reviewing product documentation and ensuring compliance with quality and regulatory requirements.
• Proficiency with standard inspection tools and measuring equipment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• High School Diploma or GED.
• Must qualify as a U.S. Person under ITAR regulations.

• Experience in aerospace, aviation, or defense manufacturing environments.
• IPC-A-610 certification.
• IPC/WHMA-A-620 certification.
• Experience operating Coordinate Measuring Machines (CMM) for dimensional inspection.
• Experience with calibration of inspection and test equipment.
• Background in parts inspection, receiving inspection, and parts inventory verification.
• Experience using electronic test equipment for electronic and electrical testing.
• Strong blueprint reading and interpretation skills, including schematic diagrams and technical instructions.

Join a team that values precision, reliability, and continuous improvement in a highly technical aerospace and defense manufacturing environment. You will work in a setting that emphasizes adherence to industry-leading quality standards, professional growth through exposure to advanced inspection methods and systems, and collaboration with skilled colleagues across production, engineering, and quality disciplines. The organization promotes a culture of accountability, clear communication, and attention to detail, offering the opportunity to contribute directly to the safety, performance, and integrity of critical products.

The role operates within a combination of warehouse, office, and clean room environments in an aerospace and defense manufacturing setting. You will work around electrical and mechanical components, standard inspection tools, measuring equipment, and electronic test equipment. The position involves regular interaction with quality documentation systems and Microsoft Office tools, as well as adherence to ISO 9001 and AS9100 quality system practices. Work areas are structured and process-driven, with clean, organized spaces that support detailed inspection activities and strict compliance with industry standards.

This is a Permanent position based out of Exton, PA.

The pay range for this position is $45760.00 - $56156.00/yr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

-Current benefit package includes a comprehensive Medical (Independent Administrators), Dental (MetLife), & Vision (VBA) program with no grace period -Vacation - 2 weeks accrual -Holidays - 9 public +3 floating holidays -Sick - 6 days -401k (up to 4%) match after 90 days -Bonus Plan (5%) Annually December -Performance review raises (4%) Yearly -2nd Shift Differential: +10% -3rd Shift Differential: +15%

This is a Permanent position based out of Exton, PA.

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 13, 2026.

This is a fully onsite position in Exton,PA.

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.