Aerospace Quality Source Inspector - Multi-Commodity

Overview

Aerospace Quality Source Inspector (Multi-Commodity)

Local Coverage: Dublin, GA 

Regional Coverage:  open to travel as required

Job Type: Preference for candidates willing to support both local and regional suppliers as needed to support customer demand.

Employment Type: VTR W2 Field Employee (or) VSC 1099 with LLC, if preferred.

Quality Source Inspector -

As an Aerospace Quality Source Inspector, you will represent Verify and our customer, acting as the final quality gate at supplier facilities to ensure only compliant product is shipped. In this role, source Inspection may include: inspection, test, surveillance, Mandatory  (In Process) Inspection Points (MIP), serial number verification, review of the  production/process (Travelers, Planning, Instructions, etc.) and documentation prior to shipment This role requires a balance of technical expertise, attention to detail, and sound judgment when evaluating product conformity and documentation.

Key Responsibilities

Experience supporting defense/aerospace programs with strict compliance requirements, documentation validation, and supplier engagement expectations is highly preferred. Candidates should be comfortable working independently onsite while representing customer quality requirements.

• Perform onsite inspections at one or more supplier facilities
• Conduct visual, dimensional, and documentation inspections on parts, assemblies, and sub-assemblies
• Validate compliance to:
  • Engineering drawings and specifications
  • Purchase orders and revision levels
  • Quality Notes
  • SSOW
  • Industry and customer requirements
• Review and verify:
  • Certificates of Conformance (CofC)
  • Material traceability and test reports
  • Special process documentation
• Perform and/or Review  First Article Inspection (FAI) n accordance with AS9102
• Utilize AQL sampling and standard inspection techniques
• Identify and document non-conformances, supporting rework/reject disposition as required
• Complete inspection reporting in customer and Verify systems (SAP / SPP or equivalent)
• Communicate inspection status and issues clearly to suppliers and internal teams

Multi Commodity- Specific Experience (Preferred)

Candidates should have at a minimum 5 years, hands-on inspection experience across one or more of the following aerospace/defense commodities:

• Mechanical Components & Complex Machined Parts(tight tolerance machining, assemblies, castings, forgings, sheet metal)
• Electrical & Electronic Components(PCBAs, microelectronics, hybrids, connectors, ESD-sensitive hardware)
• Printed Wiring Boards (PWB) & Circuit Card Assemblies (CCA)(IPC standards, soldering, workmanship, configuration validation)
• Cable Assemblies & Wire Harnesses(continuity testing, insulation verification, conductor inspection, connector validation, workmanship standards)
• Fasteners & Hardware(standard hardware, traceability, material certification, dimensional verification)
• RF / Microwave Components (Waveguides, Assemblies)
• Computer Hardware / Assemblies(configuration validation, documentation verification, packaging and marking compliance)
• Energetics / Controlled Materials (if applicable)(strict compliance, 100% inspection environments, safety and handling requirements)

 

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of inspection experience in aerospace or manufacturing environments
• Working ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, including multi-sheet drawings and complex assemblies
• Working knowledge of GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing) in accordance with ASME Y14.
• Experience verifying drawing and PO revision alignment
• Ability to identify critical/key characteristics and inspection points
• Strong understanding of measurement techniques and inspection methods
• Experience validating special processes (plating, anodize, heat treat, coatings, etc.)
• Ability to correlate engineering requirements to physical product and documentationProficient with inspection tools (calipers, micrometers, etc.)
• Detail-oriented with strong documentation and traceability mindset
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Certifications (Preferred / Required to Maintain)

• J-STD-001 Certification (active or previously held; must be willing to recertify)
• IPC-A-610 Certification (active or previously held; must be willing to recertify)

Additional Requirements

• Strong communication skills to clearly document and communicate non-conformances
• Must be willing to:
• Use personal laptop for reporting (SAP / SPP systems)
• Use personal cell phone for coordination
• Ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
• Must comply with supplier PPE and safety requirements
• Ability to adapt to multiple commodities and evolving program needs
• Physical requirements:
• Standing, sitting, kneeling, and maneuvering as needed
• Ability to lift up to 30 lbs

What We’re Looking For

Inspectors who can walk into a supplier facility and confidently answer:

👉 “Does this product meet PO, drawing, and customer requirements and do I have the objective evidence to prove it?”

Employment Notes

• 1099 contractors must have an established LLC/DBA with EIN (or ability to obtain within 90 days)