Quality Inspector – Incoming Quality Control

About the role

AirQo is seeking an experienced Quality Inspector to manage incoming quality control for unmanned aerial systems. The role ensures that all raw materials, purchased parts, and outsourced components meet engineering specifications, traceability requirements, and AS9100 standards before they enter production.

Key responsibilities

• Perform visual and dimensional inspections of metallic and composite incoming parts using calipers, micrometers, height gauges and CMM where applicable.
• Verify supplier documentation such as Certificates of Conformance, material test reports, and inspection reports.
• Validate part numbers, revisions, quantities, batch/lot and serial traceability.
• Raise and manage NCRs and SCARs, support corrective actions and MRB/FAI activities.
• Monitor supplier quality performance, identify recurring defects and support internal, supplier and external audits.

Required profile

• Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, Materials, Manufacturing Engineering or related field.
• Minimum 2 years of hands‑on incoming inspection or quality control experience, preferably in aerospace or regulated manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of engineering drawings, GD&T, specifications and material certifications.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple inspections and maintain accurate documentation.

Required skills

• Material traceability
• Sampling plans
• ERP systems
• Visual and dimensional inspection
• Precision measuring equipment (calipers, micrometers, height gauges, CMM)