Quality Inspector

Job description

Hermeus is a venture-backed defense aviation company reclaiming the lost art of rapid iterative prototyping to build the fastest aircraft in the world today. By prioritizing relentless hardware iteration, we deliver high-speed systems at the pace of the modern battlefield. We work with the Department of War to provide the high-speed capabilities our nation and its allies need to maintain a durable, asymmetric advantage. ### About The Role: We are seeking a **Quality Inspector** to join our growing team and ensure the highest level of quality and reliability across all hardware produced at our facility. As one of the first inspectors on-site, you will play a key role in establishing inspection standards, methods, and processes to support the production of precision aerospace and defense components. This position requires a highly detail-oriented, hands-on professional with a deep understanding of mechanical inspection, precision measurement, and documentation practices. You’ll work directly with manufacturing, quality engineering, and design teams to ensure all parts meet dimensional and process conformance requirements — from prototype through production. ### Responsibilities - Perform dimensional and visual inspections on complex mechanical and welded components using precision measurement tools and equipment (e.g., calipers, micrometers, height gauges, CMM, FARO arm). - Verify parts and assemblies against engineering drawings, models, and specifications using GD&T principles. - Conduct in-process, first-article, and final inspections, ensuring all product meets design and process requirements prior to release. - Review and interpret engineering drawings, work orders, and technical documentation to identify inspection criteria. - Create, complete, and maintain inspection reports, non-conformance documentation, and traceability records in accordance with internal quality standards. - Collaborate cross-functionally with manufacturing engineers, technicians, and quality engineers to drive root cause analysis and corrective action on non-conformances. - Assist in the development of inspection methods, tooling, and quality procedures to improve efficiency and repeatability. - Support supplier part verification and incoming inspection for purchased or outsourced components. - Maintain and calibrate inspection tools and gages in compliance with calibration schedules and quality system requirements. - Contribute to a continuous improvement culture focused on process capability, accuracy, and throughput. ### Requirements - High school diploma or equivalent required; associate degree or technical certification in mechanical inspection, manufacturing, or metrology preferred. - 3+ years of hands-on experience in mechanical inspection within aerospace, defense, or high-precision manufacturing environments. - Working knowledge of GD&T (ASME Y14.5) and the ability to interpret complex engineering drawings. - Experience inspecting tight-tolerance metallic components such as machined, welded, fluids components, or sheet metal assemblies. - Proven ability to document, communicate, and resolve quality issues effectively in collaboration with engineering teams. ### Preferred Skills and Experience - Experience with CMM programming (PC-DMIS, Verisurf, or similar). - Familiarity with ISO 9001, AS9100, or equivalent quality management systems. - Knowledge of NDT methods (visual, dye penetrant, radiographic, or ultrasonic inspection). - Experience working in a high-mix, low-volume production environment with rapid iteration cycles. - Proficiency with ERP or quality management software systems (e.g., NetSuite, SAP, or Solumina). - Strong communication and documentation skills with the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment. - Proficiency with precision measurement tools and metrology equipment, including CMMs and optical measurement systems. - Hands on experience with Laser trackers and/or software ### Physical Requirements: - Must be willing to be hands-on on the manufacturing floor daily. - Ability to lift up to 25 lbs and work around industrial equipment as needed. - Flexible schedule may be required to support production priorities and critical milestones.