Echodyne is seeking a Contract Quality Inspector to join our fast-growing team and support critical work. 

This role requires immediate availability.

We are seeking a high-precision Contract Quality Inspector to perform visual and surface finish inspections on high-reliability aerospace components, structural parts, and sub-assemblies. Working within an AS9100D compliant facility, you will ensure all parts meet strict visual acceptance criteria, surface treatment specifications, paint/coating standards, and customer engineering requirements before final release.
Key Responsibilities

• Visual & Surface Inspection: Perform 100% cosmetic inspections of raw, machined, plated, anodized, coated or painted aerospace parts for surface defects, scratches, burrs, pitting, coating voids, and color mismatches.
• AS9100D Quality Compliance: Conduct inspection activities in strict adherence to AS9100D standards, aerospace customer blueprints, process specs, and visual acceptance limits.
• FOD Prevention: Maintain strict Foreign Object Debris (FOD) control procedures in all inspection and work areas.
• Defect Documentation & NCRs: Identify, quarantine, and document non-conforming parts; create detailed Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs) and participate in root cause investigations when required.
• Precision Measurement: Utilize optical magnification, surface roughness gauges, pin gauges, calipers, micrometers, and specialized lighting to evaluate surface finishes and critical cosmetic dimensions.
• Traceability & Sign-Off: Complete inspection traveler documentation, work orders, and digital quality logs maintaining 100% traceability per aerospace standards.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Experience: 0–2+ years of quality inspection experience in aerospace, defense, or high-precision industrial manufacturing under AS9100 / ISO 9001 quality management systems.
• Technical Standards: Working knowledge of AS9100D, ANSI/ASQ Z1.4 sampling plans, and visual acceptance standards (e.g., customer-specific finish guidelines).
• Blueprint Reading: Strong ability to interpret engineering drawings, finish callouts, surface texture specs, and work instructions.
• Visual Acuity: Excellent visual acuity with demonstrated color perception.
• Attention to Detail: Meticulous approach to identifying subtle surface imperfections without compromising throughput.
• Compliance Knowledge: Familiarity with FOD controls, ESD precautions, and aerospace traceability protocols.

Echodyne’s technology is export controlled by the U.S. Government and we must evaluate an applicant’s eligibility to handle export-controlled information or obtain required Government authorizations.  Therefore, we will ask you as part of the application process to identify whether you are a U.S. Citizen or green card holder, or have asylum/refugee status in the U.S. 

WHAT WE OFFER

This is a non-exempt role.

The compensation range is $21.93 - $32.68 per hour