Inspect Excellence. Protect Quality. Shape the Future of Aviation.

PDS Tech Commercial is partnering with a global leader in the aviation industry to hire a dedicated Quality Specialist (Quality Inspector) in Foley, AL. If you're passionate about precision, quality assurance, and ensuring aerospace products meet the highest standards of performance and safety, this is your opportunity to make a meaningful impact in an industry where every detail matters.

Position Details

Job Title: Quality Specialist (Quality Inspector)

Job Type: Full-Time | Contract (12 Months)

Location: Foley, AL

Schedule: Monday-Friday | First Shift | 6:30 AM - 3:00 PM

Pay Rate: $35.32 per hour

Make an Impact

As a Quality Specialist, you'll play a vital role in maintaining the integrity and reliability of aerospace products through detailed inspections, documentation, and quality assurance activities. Your expertise will help identify issues before they become problems, ensuring products meet rigorous customer, regulatory, and operational requirements.

This role is perfect for professionals who take pride in accuracy, attention to detail, and contributing to products that support the future of aviation.

What You'll Do

Perform Critical Quality Inspections

• Conduct detailed inspections of in-process and finished products to verify compliance with engineering requirements and quality standards.
  
• Perform First Article Inspections (FAIs) and document results with accuracy and technical precision.
  
• Inspect electrical assemblies, activities, and processes to ensure compliance with established specifications.
  

Ensure Product Quality and Compliance

• Apply quality assurance procedures and inspection standards to hardware and documentation reviews.
  
• Monitor and utilize calibrated measuring instruments, including precision measurement tools.
  
• Initiate Quality Notifications (QNs) for non-conforming materials or products and support resolution efforts.
  

Identify and Prevent Quality Issues

• Proactively identify potential quality concerns before they impact production or customers.
  
• Collaborate with manufacturing and operational teams to resolve quality-related issues.
  
• Communicate findings effectively to stakeholders and support corrective action activities.
  

Support Operational Excellence

• Maintain accurate inspection records and quality documentation.
  
• Review technical documentation, specifications, and blueprints to ensure product conformity.
  
• Support additional quality and inspection activities as required to maintain operational goals.
  

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma, GED, or vocational/technical education in a related discipline.
  
• Minimum of two (2) years of relevant quality inspection, manufacturing inspection, or related experience.
  
• Experience inspecting products using engineering drawings, blueprints, and specifications.
  
• Proficiency using precision measurement tools such as:
  
  
  
  • Micrometers
    
  • Calipers
    
  • Other calibrated inspection equipment
    
  
  
  
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
  
• Ability to pass a color vision test.
  
• Willingness to work overtime or varying shifts when required.
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Two or more years of aerospace, aviation, or related inspection experience.
  
• Familiarity with SAP or similar operating systems.
  
• Ability to review documentation and identify discrepancies, missing information, or errors.
  
• Strong computer skills for data entry, inspection reporting, and configuration management.
  
• Working knowledge of basic math, including:
  
  
  
  • Addition
    
  • Subtraction
    
  • Multiplication
    
  • Division
    
  • Fractions
    
  • Percentages
    
  
  
  
• Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities.
  

Why Join Us?

At PDS Tech Commercial, we connect talented professionals with opportunities that help drive innovation across the aerospace industry. In this role, you'll work with a respected aviation leader known for delivering advanced technologies and solutions that power the future of flight.

What You'll Gain

• Competitive pay at $35.32 per hour.
  
• Opportunity to contribute to high-quality aerospace products that impact customers worldwide.
  
• Exposure to advanced manufacturing and inspection processes.
  
• Collaborative and safety-focused work environment.
  
• The chance to work alongside skilled professionals dedicated to excellence and continuous improvement.
  
• Valuable experience with a leading aerospace organization and cutting-edge technologies.
  
• A culture that values quality, teamwork, accountability, and professional growth.
  

Apply Today

If you're a detail-oriented quality professional looking to advance your career in aerospace manufacturing and inspection, we want to hear from you.

Join PDS Tech Commercial and help ensure the quality, safety, and reliability of the technologies that keep aviation moving forward. Apply today!



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