Title: Quality Inspector I | FLSA Status: Exempt |
Department: Quality | Type: Full-Time |
Reports To: Quality Manager | Supervises Staff: No |
Location: Clearwater FL | Created: 2/20/2026 |
Summary of Position: |
Perform simple to complex inspections of mechanical parts electronic assemblies and instruments. Use a variety of precision measuring equipment auto/semi-automatic equipment and fixtures. Documents results and maintain current product configuration specifications. Work with production associates supervisors design engineers manufacturing engineers and quality engineers in real-time communication of defects containment and root cause and corrective actions to address failures identified.
Duties and Responsibilities: |
Essential functions of the position include but are not limited to:
Perform visual and dimensional inspections of internal and supplier produced products materials and tooling in all work centers.
Provide assistance to production and supervisory personnel as well as occasional interaction with vendors and customers in their efforts to produce quality products.
Utilize inspection tools (i.e. multi-meters calipers micrometers bore gauges bond meter etc.).
Perform inspection of raw materials components subassemblies and final product to ensure compliance to technical specifications blueprint and Purchase Order requirements.
Document compliance with customer and/or regulatory procedures and quality plans.
Review paperwork to ensure completion and accuracy of all documents including routers flow card First Articles etc.
Qualifications: |
High school diploma or equivalent education training and/or related work experience.
Must be able to work with ITAR products and related data without restriction.
Skill Set Required: |
Skilled use of basic hand tools and measuring devices (calipers etc.)
Familiar with mechanical and optical measuring devices such as CMM optical comparator.
Basic understanding of engineering drawings and process sheet interpretation
Basic computer skills
Basic math skills (i.e. may have to do conversions to decimals)
Proficiency in non-destructive inspection techniques ability to perform visual inspections and understanding of engineering drawings and specifications (GD&T).
Strong Analytical skills to analyze process data and identify quality issues along with the ability to document findings and prepare reports. Understanding of FAIs (AS9102) and how to complete them.
Familiarity with quality testing machines such as Optical measuring systems profilometers drop and Hite gauges calipers and micrometers CMM certifications are a plus.
Physical Requirements: |
Restrictions are limited only by individuals inability to perform essential job duties and where an unsafe condition would result for the individual or surrounding employees.
Required lifting weight: 35 lbs. Lifting Frequency: Daily
Work Environment: |
Safety Hazard: |
Disclaimer: |
This role is restricted to U.S. persons (i.e. U.S. citizens permanent residents and other protected individuals under the Immigration and Naturalization Act 8. U.S.C.1324b(a)(3)) due to access to export-controlled technology. Aerosonic will require proof status before employment.
Aerosonic provides equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race color creed religion gender age sexual orientation national origin disability veteran status or any other characteristic protected by state federal or local law. Further the company takes affirmative action to ensure that applicants and employees are treated fairly during employment without regard to any of these characteristics. Discrimination of any type will not be tolerated. Personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time as needed.
Required Experience:
IC