Product Acceptance Specialist – Ensure Quality That Keeps Aerospace Moving Forward

Location: Hanahan, SC 29410
Type: Full-Time, Consultant (12 months)
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 1st Shift (6:00 AM–2:30 PM)
Pay Rate starting at : $32.27 per hour

Play a Critical Role in Aerospace Quality Excellence

PDS Tech Commercial is partnering with a global leader in the aerospace industry to hire a Product Acceptance Specialist—a detail driven professional who will help ensure that every component released meets the highest safety, quality, and performance standards. This is your chance to directly support mission critical aerospace programs where precision and accuracy aren’t just priorities—they’re essential.

What You’ll Do

As a Product Acceptance Specialist, you will be at the front line of quality assurance, ensuring products meet exact design and compliance requirements. Your daily responsibilities will include:

Quality & Compliance Verification

• Inspect products to verify conformance to engineering drawings, blueprints, and design specifications.

• Use precision measuring tools such as calipers, micrometers, height gauges and thread gauges to validate dimensions and tolerances.

Documentation & Reporting

• Provide objective evidence of inspections and test results.

• Document discrepancies, non conformances, and inspection findings with clear, accurate reporting.

• Control and segregate non conforming material to maintain product integrity.

Audit & Review Activities

• Perform audits, surveillance, and ongoing monitoring to ensure procedural compliance.

• Conduct product reviews with customers during verification processes.

• Identify recurring or significant issues and initiate corrective action requests.

Technical Support & Systems Use

• Utilize Microsoft Office Suite for documentation and communication.

• Interface with ERP/MES systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle) and quality software (such as TIPQA) when applicable.

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.

• Proficiency with precision measuring instruments (calipers, micrometers, gauges).

• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, technical drawings, and engineering specifications.

• Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.

• Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.

• This position requires use of information or access to facilities subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or Export Administration Regulations (EAR). These regulations may limit access of controlled technologies: 1) to U.S. Persons, including U.S. Citizens, lawful permanent residents, and other narrow categories including refugees and asylees, or 2) to certain foreign nationals that have received an export license.                                               
   

Preferred Qualifications

• 2–4 years of quality inspection experience, ideally in manufacturing or aerospace.

• Experience performing First Article Inspections (FAI).

• Familiarity with industry standards such as AS9100.

• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma principles.

• Experience using ERP, MES or quality management tools (e.g., SAP, Oracle, TIPQA).

• Strong analytical and problem solving abilities for identifying root causes and recommending corrective actions.

Why Join Us?

At PDS Tech Commercial, you’ll be part of a team known for excellence, integrity and opportunity. When you join us:

• You gain access to cutting edge aerospace work and industry leading partners.

• You’ll be supported in your professional growth through diverse assignments and hands on learning.

• You’ll work in a culture built on teamwork, respect and pride in producing top-quality results.

• You’ll enjoy a consistent daytime schedule, competitive hourly pay, and the chance to contribute meaningfully to aerospace programs that demand precision and reliability.

Your work will help ensure that essential aerospace components meet the highest standards—quality that protects people and supports missions worldwide.

Ready to Take the Next Step?

If you’re passionate about quality and want to contribute to high impact aerospace production, we encourage you to apply. Join PDS Tech Commercial and help shape the future of aerospace—one perfectly inspected component at a time.

Apply today and start building what’s next.

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