About this Senior Quality Inspector role at Layup
At Layup Parts, our mission is simple: deliver composite parts at unprecedented speed. We’re not just another composites shop—we’re a technology-first manufacturing startup that’s revolutionizing how composite tooling and parts are made for the aerospace, defense, and motorsports industries. Our customers are developing tomorrow's high-tech products, and we are building technology to accelerate their success.
We’re looking for an experienced Quality Inspector who’s passionate about precision and wants to play a key role in building the infrastructure of modern manufacturing. You’ll be hands-on in a dynamic, cross-functional environment helping us deliver quality at speed.
What You’ll Do:
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Inspect composite parts, molds, and tooling—both for internal use and customer delivery
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Document and report findings clearly for internal teams and external stakeholders
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Support and improve our Quality Management System (AS9100-style)
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Perform receiving inspections and verify incoming materials meet spec
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Track and document non-conformances and coordinate rework and disposition
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Input inspection data into our MES (Matrix) and help refine our digital tools
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Collaborate with production, software, and engineering to raise quality and reduce defects
What We’re Looking For:
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Be awesome! Be the kind of person you want to work with!
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A sharp eye for detail and a high standard for precision and consistency
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Hands-on experience with inspection tools (calipers, micrometers, etc.)
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Comfortable reading engineering drawings and applying GD&T
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Familiar with AS9100 or similar QMS standards
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Able to clearly document and communicate quality issues
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Must be a U.S. Person due to required access to U.S. export-controlled information or facilities
Preferred:
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3+ years in quality/inspection in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
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Familiar with 3D surface scanning, Verisurf, or similar tools
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Experience with MES, ERP, PLM, or QMS platforms (Matrix, Jira, NX, NetSuite, etc.)
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Know how to handle First Article Inspections from start to finish
Physical Requirements:
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Prolonged periods of standing on the production floor, alongside lifting, standing, climbing, bending, grasping, sitting, pulling, pushing, stooping, stretching, and carrying
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Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds at times.
