Quality Inspector

Quality Inspector at BOEING summary:

The Quality Inspector at Boeing is responsible for performing detailed inspections and testing of defense and space manufacturing products, ensuring compliance with DoD, NASA, and Boeing quality standards. This role involves interpreting blueprints, operating precision measuring instruments, conducting statistical sampling, and assisting in continuous process improvements within a fast-paced, team-oriented environment. The position requires maintaining certifications, observing safety and security protocols including U.S. Security Clearance, and supporting quality assurance efforts to deliver world-class defense solutions.

Job Description

At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. We’re committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that’s welcoming, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth. Find your future with us.

Join our dynamic team in Huntsville, Alabama as a Quality Inspector and be at the forefront of cutting-edge defense manufacturing! This position will be on-site at the Jetplex location.

We’re seeking skilled professionals who are passionate about precision and innovation to help manufacture Boeing defense and space products — an integral part of the world’s most advanced air defense system. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, value teamwork, and are committed to excellence, this is your chance to make a real impact. Elevate your career with us and help deliver world-class defense solutions that protect lives and shape the future!

Position Responsibilities:

• Uses and interprets DoD, NASA and Boeing blueprints, specifications, directives, documents, manuals, inspection plans and other similar information pertaining to Quality Assurance.
• Sets up and operates measuring instruments and equipment necessary to accomplish work assignments.
• Follows inspection and statistical sampling procedures to accept or reject materials and adjust inspection levels.
• Interprets statistical process control charts and coordinate corrective actions and adjustments with quality engineering.
• Moves materials from place to place within the work area. This material can include not only parts, sub-assemblies and assemblies, but also tools, jigs, equipment, documentation, and other supplies as necessary for inspection and or assembly/test of products. This may include the packaging or unpackaging of raw material and/or finished products.
• Sets up equipment and performs test on various products and assemblies using manual, semi-automatic, or automated test devices.
• Witnesses, evaluates, certifies and records certification test data and maintain personal certifications as work requires.
• Inspects incoming and outgoing shipments for proper identification, quantity, damage, packaging, paperwork, shipping instructions, and perform appropriate dimensional, composition, non-destructive, destructive and inspection.
• Reviews recurring discrepancies to ascertain cause and corrections required.
• Reviews completed inspection records to assure compliance with pertinent written directives and other program direction.
• Conducts internal reviews to assure compliance with the Quality Manual and other procedures such as Quality Instructions, Sampling Plans and Operating Procedures.
• Prepares and edit reports for approval by supervision.
• Assists Manufacturing QA Manager in continuous process improvement efforts.
• Maintains work area in a clean and orderly condition.
• Maintains licenses, permits and certifications required to perform assigned work.
• Performs other duties as assigned within general job classification.

This position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship. An interim pre-start U.S. Secret clearance is required.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• 1+ year of experience working in a manufacturing environment
• High School Diploma or GED
• Must be willing to work any shift

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• Experience performing dimensional, composition, non-destructive, destructive and/or electrical/electronic inspections
• Experience with gathering data and performing a Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCA)
• Experience with Non-Conformance (NCR) processes
• Experience with circuit card and/or electronics manufacturing
• J-STD-001 certification
• Active US Secret security clearance

Additional Information:

• This is an hourly position governed by the IAMAW 2766 Collective Bargaining agreement.
• The selected candidate must be able to work any shift based on seniority and work assignment. This site runs 3 shifts:
  • A shift: Monday-Thursday 6:00am - 4:30pm
  • B shift: Monday-Thursday 4:30pm - 3:00am
  • C shift: Friday-Sunday 6:00am - 6:30pm

Drug Free Workplace:

Boeing is a Drug Free Workplace where post offer applicants and employees are subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol when criteria is met as outlined in our policies .

Total Rewards:

At Boeing, we strive to deliver a Total Rewards package that will attract, engage and retain the top talent. Elements of the Total Rewards package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.

The Boeing Company also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work.

The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

Summary pay range: $20.00 / hr. - $26.00 / hr. starting rate

Applications for this position will be accepted until Oct. 01, 2025

Relocation

Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.

Security Clearance

This position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship. An interim U.S. Secret Clearance Pre-Start and final U.S. Secret Clearance Post-Start is required.

Visa Sponsorship

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Shift

This position is for variable shift

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Boeing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

Keywords:

quality inspection, defense manufacturing, aerospace quality assurance, blueprint interpretation, dimensional inspection, statistical process control, non-destructive testing, root cause corrective action, security clearance, manufacturing quality control