Quality Reciving Inspector

Position: Quality Receiving Inspector

Location: Chester CT

Type: Full-time On-site

About the Role
We are seeking a hands-on Quality Receiving Inspector to own the Receiving Inspection (RI) function end-to-end. This individual will serve as the site subject matter expert for all incoming parts and documentation ensuring purchased and returned products meet drawing/specification purchase order and certification requirements before release. The role will also provide cross-training and support in the CMM room to assist with dimensional inspection and overall Quality flow.

Key Responsibilities

Receiving Inspection (Primary)

• Perform visual dimensional and documentation verification on all incoming products (machined parts raw material hardware coatings/heat treat returns etc.) against drawings specifications purchase orders and quality notes.
• Establish and maintain part-specific work instructions for RI (checklists sampling plans gaging set-ups photo references).
• Review scan and archive certifications including Certificates of Conformance (C of C) material test reports special process certifications FAIRs/PPAPs and test data.
• Verify traceability and lot control; ensure conformance to customer standards (AS13100 SABRe flow-downs S-1000 etc.).
• Identify and document nonconformances; coordinate supplier corrective actions (RCCA) and drive timely closure.
• Communicate with suppliers to correct or replace nonconforming certifications; issue holds as needed.
• Maintain RI area 6S daily throughput metrics and propose Kaizen improvements.

CMM & Quality Support (Secondary)

• Train and operate CMM (PC-DMIS or equivalent) for first-article in-process and final inspections as needed.
• Create/modify basic CMM programs fixture set-ups and reports; assist with GR&R/MSA where applicable.
• Support FAIR/PPAP data collection (Net-Inspect or equivalent) and certificate packages.
• Partner with Quality Engineers on risk-based sampling plans inspection plans and gage selection.

Required Qualifications

• 1 3 years of experience in aerospace or precision manufacturing receiving or dimensional inspection (or equivalent).
• Strong blueprint reading and GD&T fundamentals (ASME Y14.5); ability to interpret customer notes/specifications.
• Proficiency with common gaging (micrometers bore/height gages pins thread gages surface finish tools).
• Experience reviewing material and special process certifications (heat treat plating NDT coatings) and CofCs.
• Knowledge of FAIR/PPAP concepts and traceability.
• Strong documentation skills (ERP/QA systems scanning/archiving Excel/SharePoint or similar).
• Clear professional communication with suppliers and internal teams.

Preferred / Nice to Have

• CMM operation/programming (PC-DMIS Calypso or similar); training available for the right candidate.
• Familiarity with AS9100/AS13100 SABRe and NADCAP special process certifications.
• Experience with Net-Inspect/FAIR tools and InspectionXpert (or similar).
• Involvement in RCCA (8D 5-Why Ishikawa) and MSA/GR&R.
• ERP experience (SyteLine Visual or equivalent).

Working Conditions / Physical Requirements

• Standing walking and lifting up to 30 lbs as needed for incoming inspection and fixturing.
• Work performed in clean organized inspection and CMM environments.