Job Listing Description

Be the Final Line of Defense for Aerospace Quality

Inspector | Aerospace Manufacturing | Kinston, NC

PDS Tech Commercial is partnering with a leader in the aerospace industry to hire a skilled Inspector in Kinston, NC. This role plays a critical part in ensuring aerospace components meet exacting quality standards before they move forward in the manufacturing process.

If you have a sharp eye for detail, strong blueprint-reading skills, and a commitment to quality, this is an opportunity to directly support safe, reliable aerospace products.

Role Summary & Impact

As an Inspector, you will perform visual and dimensional inspections on in-process and completed aerospace products, including electronic units, electro-mechanical assemblies, and structural components. Your work helps prevent defects, ensures compliance with specifications, and supports the continuous flow of high-quality aerospace manufacturing.

What You’ll Do Day to Day

• Inspect in-process and completed products for defects, workmanship issues, and compliance with specifications

• Perform visual and dimensional inspections using measuring tools such as micrometers, scales, dial indicators, and fixtures

• Work from blueprints, drawings, CATIA models, customer specifications, inspection instructions, and checklists

• Accept or reject units and document non-conforming materials in accordance with quality procedures

• Perform First Article Inspections and support inspection control activities

• Conduct line clearances after each lot to ensure removal of prior materials

• Prepare, maintain, and update quality records and inspection documentation

• Inspect vendor, subcontractor, and in-house parts and assemblies

• Support manufacturing flow by cross-training and assisting in related functions as needed

• Follow defined work sequences while maintaining flexibility to support production needs

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED

• Experience with inspection control processes

• Ability to read, interpret, and work from blueprints, drawings, and specifications

• Proficiency using precision measurement tools

• Experience performing First Article Inspections

• Ability to read, write, and speak English

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience inspecting electronic, electro-mechanical, or structural aerospace assemblies

• Familiarity with CATIA or similar CAD systems

• Experience reviewing re-drawings and quality documentation

• Background in aerospace or high-reliability manufacturing environments

Why Join Us

• Protect Aerospace Quality: Play a hands-on role in ensuring flight-critical components meet rigorous standards

• Work with Industry Leaders: Support programs backed by a major aerospace manufacturer

• Skill Development: Training and certification provided to support additional responsibilities and cross-functional growth

• Team-Driven Culture: Work in a quality-focused environment that values precision, accountability, and collaboration

• Competitive Pay: Up to $44.77 per hour

• Short-Term, High-Impact Assignment: Full-time consultant role with immediate contribution

Position Details

• Job Title: Inspector

• Job Type: Full-Time Consultant (4 months)

• Location: Kinston, NC

Ready to Put Your Eye for Detail to Work?

If you take pride in quality and want to support aerospace manufacturing at the highest level, we want to hear from you.

Apply today through PDS Tech Commercial and help ensure aerospace products meet the standards that matter most.

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