Quality Inspector II

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FDH Aero is a trusted global supply chain solutions partner for aerospace and defense companies, helping to shape the industry by simplifying the supply chain. With over 60 years serving as a leading independent industry partner, FDH specializes in hardware, electrical, consumables and expendables, licensed products, and value‑added services for global OEM and aftermarket customers. FDH is headquartered in Commerce, California, and has operations across the Americas, EMEA and APAC.

FDH Aero – named a Best Places to Work in Aviation in 2024 – has locations in 14 countries across the globe, with more than 1,500 best‑in‑industry employees and over 650,000 square feet of inventory space.

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We are looking for an experienced Quality Inspector II who will be responsible for the inspection of materials and end‑item parts through all stages from receipt through shipping, including the calibration of tools and equipment and keeping appropriate records. This role will ensure the maintenance of required specifications and paperwork as required by AIAP is also a responsibility of Quality Assurance.

The Quality Inspector II will be in a warehouse environment for an aircraft hardware distribution facility. Routine work in the warehouse is performed. Desk work with computer activity is also required.

• Work with suppliers on rejected material and return the product if needed
• Perform inspection on products received from vendors, specifically aerospace fasteners
• Use gadgets such as micrometer screw gauges to measure products
• Perform inspections at random to assess product quality
• Accept or reject finished products and discuss inspection results with the production team
• Remove products that don’t meet production standards and recommend strategies to improve product quality
• Hold a high standard of quality for all products received, contribute to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed
• Recommend any necessary adjustments and changes to production processes
• Ensure company compliance with customer requirements
• Ensure that part numbers are correct and accurate before adding them to the system

• College degree or equivalent experience, required
• Must have 3‑7 years experience in the aerospace industry
• Must have extensive knowledge of calibration/inspection equipment (calipers, micrometer, ring gages, plug gages, and radius gages)
• Must be able to read…