Quality Assurance Inspector II 2nd Shift
Cirrus
Quality Assurance
Grand Forks, ND, USA
Posted on Sep 26, 2025
Cirrus Aircraft is the recognized global leader in personal aviation and the maker of the best-selling SR Series piston aircraft and the Vision Jet™, the world’s first single engine Personal Jet and recipient of the 2017 Robert J. Collier Trophy. Founded in 1984, the company has redefined performance, comfort and safety in aviation with innovations like the Cirrus Airframe Parachute System® (CAPS®) – the first FAA-certified whole-airframe parachute safety system included as standard equipment on an aircraft. To date, worldwide flight time on Cirrus aircraft has passed nine million hours and over 170 people have returned home safely to their families as a result of the inclusion of CAPS® as a standard feature on all Cirrus aircraft. The company has three locations in the United States, located in Duluth, Minnesota, Grand Forks, North Dakota and Knoxville, Tennessee. Find out more at www.cirrusaircraft.com
The Quality Assurance Inspector is responsible for in-process and final inspections of aeronautical products to engineering type design. This individual is responsible for ensuring timely execution and reporting of inspection results to include documentation of any deviations. The qualified applicant will need to demonstrate attention to detail, thoroughness, with tasks, unwavering integrity, sound judgement and a cooperative attitude throughout the inspection process. Must be able to train on day shift.
Hours: 2nd Shift position is Monday-Thursday 3:30pm-2:00am and 10% shift differential
Job Duties and Responsibilities (Essential Functions):
- Reads, interprets and inspects to drawings, procedures, and process specifications that govern manufacturing processes
- Communicates findings to the appropriate department for corrective action.
- Ability to demonstrates comprehensive knowledge of the quality assurance manual and the processes/procedures within
- Ensures that products/articles/services meet the drawing, specification and customer requirements
- Analyzes finished aircraft assembly bonds, parts, or components to determine acceptance or rejection based on drawings, specs, and procedures
- Ensures accuracy and completion of all paperwork and planning having to do with operations performed and materials consumed
- Identifies design and process improvement opportunities and communicates them to area leadership
- Ensures that all assigned work areas are kept clean, orderly, and presentable at all times. Applies 6s principles. Wears proper protective equipment during appropriate job functions
- Complies with all paperwork, such as work instructions, that govern job duties
- Demonstrates leadership qualities when working with manufacturing technicians
- Good communicator in both oral and written language
- Has the ability to apply written processes/procedures to products/articles for inspection
- Flexibility with job functions and the ability multi-task
- Performs other duties as assigned by the Team Lead, Department Supervisor, Line Manager, or appropriate designee
Qualifications:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education and/or Experience:
- 2+ years experience working within a regulated quality system
- A&P License Preferred
- Welding certificate preferred
- NDI certification preferred
Demonstrated Proficiencies/Skills/Abilities:
- Must be able to demonstrate the ability to read, write and speak the English language.
- Must be able to work as part of a high performing team.
- Ability to work independently during daily job duties
- Exceptional attention to detail is required
- Must be proficient in interpretation engineering drawings and specifications
- Must be a tactful communicator
- Must be proficient with the use of standard measurement equipment
This opportunity is located in Grand Forks, ND
Our Benefits: Cirrus provides a range of exciting benefits, including:
- 401(k) Plan: Dollar-for-dollar match up to 5% after 90 days, with 100% vesting.
- Employer-Paid Coverages: Group term life, short- and long-term disability insurance.
- Comprehensive Health Coverage: Medical, vision, dental, with additional dependent coverage options.
- Free Health Tracking: With rewards for meeting health goals.
- Generous PTO: 100 + hours accrued within the first year.
- Employee Referral Bonus: For referring talented candidates.
- Career Development: Tuition reimbursement and professional growth opportunities.
- Exclusive Discounts: Access to partner and marketplace discounts.
- Community & Engagement: Company and employee clubs at various locations.
These benefits are designed to support your well-being, growth, and enjoyment at Cirrus!
Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this position. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Work beyond 40 hours per week may be required.
Cirrus is dedicated to a drug free work environment promoting equal employment opportunity. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, national origin, color, age, disability, religion, pregnancy, veteran status, marital and family status, sexual orientation, receipt of public assistance, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
