QUALITY PLATE INSPECTOR – NORTH AMERICA, INDIANAPOLIS, IN

NOTICE: This position is subject to U.S. Government security clearance. Due to federal government contracts and national security regulations, candidates must be U.S. citizens to be eligible for security clearance.

Aerodyn Engineering is looking for a Quality Plate Inspector to inspect purchased and in-process aerospace parts and to keep our measurement tools calibrated. You’ll perform dimensional and visual inspection at the surface plate, review paperwork for incoming supplier parts, and make sure everything meets our quality program and engineering requirements before it moves on.

Shift Options:

2nd shift: 4pm–12am or 2pm–12am 4 days/wk.

Weekend shift: Three 12-hour days 

Pay Range:

$25-$35 (+ for the right candidate)

What We Offer:

• Quarterly Bonus Incentives 
• Weekly Paychecks
• Industry-Competitive Wages
• Paid Time Off
• Designated Sick/Med Time Off
• 9 Paid Holidays 
• Active Insurance Benefits Within Your First Month
• Wide Range of Medical Plans, including 100% employer-paid options
• 100% Employer-Paid Short-term Disability, Life, and AD&D Insurances
• Dental/Vision Insurance
• 401(k) Match
• Skill Development & Advancement Opportunities

What You’ll Do:

• Perform dimensional and visual inspection with the inspection plate, calipers, and portable CMM.
• Inspect incoming supplier parts, including paperwork review and photos.
• Run second and third checks on out-of-compliance parts before nonconformance.
• Review inspection reports and quality documentation for accuracy.
• Identify and label parts so inspection paperwork stays organized.
• Perform and schedule hand-tool calibrations, and coordinate outsourced calibration.

What Makes You a Fit:

• Aerospace or automotive inspection experience (3+ years preferred).
• Comfortable with calipers, micrometers, height gages, and optical comparators.
• AS9100/ISO 9001 familiarity.
• Detail-oriented and organized.
• Comfortable working independently and as part of a team.

What You’ll Have:

• Hands-on inspection of complex aerospace parts.
• A supportive quality team and room to grow into CMM work.
• Steady 1st-shift schedule.

Requirements:

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 3+ years of Aerospace or Automotive industry inspection experience is preferred.
• Familiarity with calipers, micrometers, height gages, optical comparators, and other precise measurement equipment.
• Familiarity with AS9100:D/ISO9001:2015.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Strong PC skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word & Outlook)
• Must be self-directed and able to deliver under pressure, meeting customer and management deadlines.
• Must be a highly motivated self-starter comfortable operating independently and with a team.
• Must demonstrate ability to act professionally.
• Minimum travel required.