The Quality Inspector is responsible for performing inspection activities to assess the conformance of products to the design specifications as defined by engineering drawings and models. This role involves utilizing tools such as torque wrenches and screwdrivers during inspections and ensuring that sub-assemblies and final assembled Hover Craft, Tether Reels, and Tether Kits meet requirements.

Responsibilities

• Perform inspection activities to assess product conformance to design specifications.
• Inspect sub-assemblies and final assembled products to ensure they meet requirements.
• Create organizational value by implementing innovative solutions and best practices within the product realization value stream.
• Assist Quality Engineers in identifying non-conforming product conditions at the system or subsystem level.
• Prepare inspection plans and checklists with Quality Engineers.
• Assist in data collection and root cause analysis investigations.
• Generate discrepancy notices and initiate Material Review Board actions.
• Perform material movement transactions post-inspection, specializing in receiving, in-process, process verification/auditing, and final inspections.

• High school diploma or GED.
• 2+ years of quality inspection experience in a manufacturing environment.
• In-depth knowledge of relevant manufacturing standards and mechanical techniques.
• Ability to use various measurement devices to verify mechanical part compliance.
• Experience reading mechanical drawings and verifying parts dimensions against drawing requirements.
• 2+ years of experience using a Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM), Optical comparator, or other complex inspection systems.
• Ability to effectively interpret data and respond to questions from engineers and technical staff.

• Experience with inspection, blueprint reading, and coordinate measuring machine software.

This opportunity offers a contract-to-hire position with a DoD contractor in a new facility. The company is dedicated to providing advanced technologies and future modernization solutions, specializing in naval and maritime systems, ground combat mission command, network computing, global satellite communications, avionics systems, and intelligence and security solutions.

Work Environment

The work environment combines hands-on tasks with desk work. Inspectors will perform physical inspections and release operations in the MES, moving paperwork to the next queue. The shift is Monday through Thursday from 6 AM to 4:30 PM. Candidates should be open to assisting with any aspect of the Quality Inspection process to ensure units are shipped weekly.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Saint Louis, Missouri.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $19.00 - $20.50/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job
classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be
subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits
available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Saint Louis,MO.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 20, 2025.

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.