Be the Quality Gatekeeper of Aerospace Excellence

Inspector (FAI Quality Inspector) | $30.53/Hour | Simpsonville, SC | 1st Shift | 6-Month Consultant Opportunity

PDS Tech Commercial is partnering with a leader in the aviation industry to find a detail-driven Inspector who is passionate about quality, precision, and continuous improvement. If you thrive in a manufacturing environment where accuracy matters and every inspection contributes to the safety and success of aerospace programs, this opportunity is for you.

As an Inspector, you'll play a critical role in ensuring manufactured products meet strict engineering and customer requirements before they move into production. Your expertise in First Article Inspection (FAI) and quality verification will help maintain the exceptional standards the aviation industry demands.

What You'll Do

In this role, you'll be responsible for performing inspections, validating product compliance, and ensuring quality documentation is accurate and complete.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform first-piece, in-process, and final inspections according to Job Instruction Sheets and engineering plans
  
• Conduct and review First Article Inspections (FAI) and Delta FAIs in compliance with AS9102 requirements
  
• Create, review, and verify FAI packages for completeness and accuracy
  
• Develop and maintain ballooned drawings for FAI documentation
  
• Inspect products and components to ensure compliance with customer and engineering specifications
  
• Properly use, maintain, and calibrate inspection equipment and measuring tools
  
• Complete quality documentation and inspection stamp activities accurately
  
• Interpret technical drawings, specifications, and inspection requirements
  
• Communicate FAI status and inspection findings to all levels of the organization
  
• Meet with customers, either on-site or virtually, to explain and discuss FAI results when required
  
• Support and maintain 5S workplace organization standards
  
• Follow all Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S) policies and procedures
  
• Contribute to continuous quality improvement initiatives
  

Required Qualifications

• Extensive experience creating, reviewing, and managing First Article Inspections (FAIs)
  
• Strong understanding of AS9102 FAI requirements
  
• Knowledge of WHMA and IPC specifications
  
• Experience performing first-piece, in-process, and final inspections
  
• Ability to review technical documentation and quality records with exceptional attention to detail
  
• Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate across multiple departments
  
• Commitment to quality, compliance, and continuous improvement
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to interpret technical drawings and GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing)
  
• Proficiency with precision measuring equipment, including:
  
  
  
  • Micrometers
    
  • Calipers
    
  • Optical Comparators
    
  • Other measuring and test equipment
    
  
  
  
• General proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word
  
• Strong written and verbal English communication skills
  
• Ability to create and present simple reports
  
• Understanding of CORE quality tools
  
• Certified Quality Inspector (CQI) certification preferred
  
• Aerospace, manufacturing, engineering, or quality inspection experience
  

Why Join Us?

At PDS Tech Commercial, we're committed to connecting talented professionals with career opportunities that make a real impact. When you join this team, you'll play a key role in ensuring aerospace products meet the highest levels of quality, reliability, and customer expectations.

What We Offer

• Competitive Pay: $30.53 per hour
  
• Consistent Schedule: Monday through Friday, First Shift (7:00 AM - 3:30 PM)
  
• Industry-Leading Experience: Work alongside a respected aviation industry leader
  
• Meaningful Impact: Ensure products meet critical aerospace quality standards before production
  
• Collaborative Environment: Partner with engineering, manufacturing, quality, and customer teams
  
• Professional Growth: Expand your expertise in FAI, AS9102, quality systems, and aerospace manufacturing
  
• Culture of Excellence: Join a team that values accuracy, accountability, safety, and continuous improvement
  

Take Your Quality Career to New Heights

If you're an experienced quality professional with a passion for First Article Inspection, technical compliance, and aerospace excellence, we want to hear from you.

Apply today and join PDS Tech Commercial as an Inspector in Simpsonville, SC, where your expertise will help ensure the quality and integrity of products that support the future of aviation.



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