Quality Inspector in Wichita

Job Description

Quality Inspector

We are seeking a Quality Inspector skilled with FAI Inspection to join a growing, family-owned, aerospace manufacturer specializing in precision-machined and sheet-metal components. In this role, you’ll ensure that new and revised parts meet exacting engineering and customer specifications before entering production. You’ll play a key role in maintaining compliance with aerospace standards and upholding our reputation for quality and reliability.

Key Responsibilities:

• Review engineering drawings, models, and specifications to determine inspection criteria.
• Perform detailed first article inspections using precision measurement tools and CMMs.
• Complete and maintain AS9102 documentation and related reports.
• Identify and document nonconformances; communicate effectively with quality, manufacturing, and engineering teams.
• Support process validation and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure all inspection records, equipment, and documentation meet internal and regulatory standards.

Qualifications:

• 3+ years of inspection experience in aerospace or precision manufacturing.
• Strong understanding of AS9100, AS9102, and GD&T.
• Proficiency with CMMs and manual inspection equipment.
• High attention to detail and organizational accuracy.
• Ability to interpret complex blueprints and 3D models.

Benefits: We offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package that supports you and your family, including:

• Multiple medical plan options through Blue Cross Blue Shield (including PPO and HSA-compatible plans)
• Dental and vision coverage with generous preventive care benefits
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA) options
• Company-paid life and AD&D insurance
• Short-term disability and voluntary critical illness and accident coverage
• 401(k) plan with company match after the first year of employment
• Paid time off and other employee perks

Please submit a resume for consideration. Only the most qualified applicants who provide a resume will be contacted. Must be eligible to work the U.S. without restrictions. If you would like to learn more about Manufacturing opportunities, contact Dan Poel with gpac. Resumes can be confidentially sent to dan.poel@gogpac.com #quality #qualitycontrol #qualityassurance #aerospace #manufacturing #firstarticleinspection #cmm #ppap #inspection #FAI #faiinspector fai inspector FAI inspector FAI inspector FAI inspector FAI inspector FAI Inspector FAI Inspector FAI

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations. GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.