Quality Inspector - Mechanical
Ideal Aerosmith Inc.
Quality Assurance
Grand Forks, ND, USA
Posted on Oct 23, 2025
Ideal Aerosmith is a leading supplier of precision inertial guidance test systems, flight motion simulators, and a premier provider of aerospace test engineering services, ATE system engineering, and quality contract manufacturing services to the aerospace industry. We're experts and we earn that title everyday with our customers through innovative engineering, manufacturing, and sustainment of world-class motion and electric test solutions and services.
Here, we don’t just solve complex problems - we redefine what’s possible. Every role at Ideal Aerosmith supports a lean culture through continuous improvement - ongoing, incremental enhancements to products, processes, or services aimed at reducing waste and boosting efficiency, customer service, and performance. With a team of skilled problem solvers and a culture that thrives on tackling challenges head-on, we are dedicated to our clients' success. Enjoy competitive benefits, a supportive work environment, and every other Friday off to recharge.
The Quality Inspector – Mechanical is responsible for performing in-process and final inspections of mechanical parts and systems to ensure compliance with engineering specifications and quality standards. This role involves the use of precision measuring tools, interpreting technical documentation, and supporting continuous improvement efforts through data collection and communication with cross-functional teams.
Job Responsibilities
- Performs inspections of machined parts to ensure compliance with design specifications, using precision measuring instruments.
- Feedback information to assemblers and supervisors to ensure corrective and preventive action is taken where required.
- Monitoring, collection, and analysis of non-conforming product data.
- Contribute to other quality improvement activities under the supervision of management (e.g. process improvement, problem investigation, etc.).
- Clarification of documentation with engineering and/or customer.
- Ability to interpret technical drawings, schematics, and wirelists.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualification Requirements
- 2-3 years’ experience as an inspector with a background in assembly preferred.
- GD&T Certified preferred
- Experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.
- Excellent interpersonal and leadership skills.
- To meet the requirements for government contract work and work in a restricted facility, candidates must adhere to specific criteria set by federal regulations. This includes: 1) a U.S. citizen (whether born or naturalized); 2) a lawful permanent resident of the United States; or 3) a protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C.
Skill Requirements
- High attention to detail.
- Strong interpersonal skills.
- Strong sense of urgency to complete inspections on schedule.
- Ability to work on assignments that lack detailed instructions.
- Ability to read engineering prints.
- Experience in the use of computers.
- Familiarity with various measuring devices such as calipers, micrometers, dial indicators, multimeters, frequency counters, and FARO
Physical Requirements
- Must have the ability to lift and/or carry 45 lbs.
- Ability to work for extended periods at computer workstation/keyboard.
- Ability to type accurately and efficiently.
- The position will require walking, standing, squatting, crouching, stooping, lifting, climbing, pulling, pushing, sitting, repetitive motion and kneeling.
Ideal Aerosmith is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. Our goal is to create a work environment that celebrates diversity and inclusion, where all employees feel respected and valued. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals and strive to provide equal employment opportunities to everyone.
