Responsibilities
- Perform preliminary, receiving, in‑process, and final inspections of aircraft components in accordance with ZeroAvia (ZA) design data, industry standards, customer requirements, and regulatory requirements
- Conduct incoming inspections of purchased parts, materials, and aircraft components to verify condition, finish, dimensions, configuration, and compliance with inspection plans
- Interpret engineering drawings and approved design data, including GD&T
- Use a wide range of measuring and inspection tools (e.g. calipers, micrometers, multimeters, radius gauges) and support CMM inspection activities
- Perform and document First Article Inspections (FAI) in accordance with AS9102
- Develop, maintain, and help lead quality inspection processes including incoming inspection, in‑process inspection, FAI, characteristics verification, and product conformity
- Verify and review supplier‑submitted documentation and certification data
- Document inspection results through inspection plans, reports, and proprietary quality systems
- Raise, document, and support resolution of non‑conformities in accordance with ZA procedures
- Maintain accurate receiving and inspection records
- Support internal and external (supplier and regulatory) audits
- Conduct supplier source inspections as required, including occasional international travel
Qualifications and Expertise Required
- Minimum 3 years’ experience in aerospace final inspection within a Production Certificate Organisation
- Minimum 8 years’ experience in final inspection of mechanical, electrical, and electronic components
- Strong working knowledge of AS9100 and AS9102
- Proven experience performing and recording First Article Inspections (FAI)
- Ability to read, interpret, and apply engineering drawings and GD&T
- Hands‑on experience using inspection and test equipment (digital multimeter, calipers, micrometers, radius gauges, etc.)
- Knowledge of and experience with special processes and NADCAP requirements
- Experience using ERP and quality systems (e.g. SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, Siemens, TipQA) and Microsoft Office tools
- High School Diploma, Associate Degree, or Bachelor’s Degree
- Strong written and verbal communication skills in English
- Ability to work independently and as part of a small, fast‑paced team
Desirable
- Experience in electrical and electronics manufacturing and inspection
- Familiarity with IPC‑A‑610, IPC‑A‑620, and J‑STD‑001
- Familiarity with P21J environments
- Additional language skills
- Willingness and ability to travel internationally on occasion
