**Join Our Team as a Mechanical Quality Inspector – Be a Key Player in Aerospace Excellence!** **PDS Tech is recruiting for a Quality Inspector in Mobile, AL for a 2nd shift position!** **Location:** Mobile, AL **Job Type:** Contract **Schedule:** 2nd shift **Pay Rate:** $28.00 Are you passionate about ensuring top-tier quality in aerospace manufacturing? Do you have the keen eye for detail to spot even the smallest deviations, and the expertise to drive continuous improvement? We are seeking a **Mechanical Quality Inspector** to join our dynamic Manufacturing team at **PDS Tech Commercial** in Mobile, AL. In this critical role, you will be responsible for safeguarding the integrity of the aviation components that keep the skies safe. Your contributions will have a direct impact on the quality, safety, and performance of the next generation of aerospace technology. **Your Day-to-Day Responsibilities** As a **Mechanical Quality Inspector** , your work will be both hands-on and impactful. You will: + **Perform Quality Inspections** as per defined standards, ensuring adherence to specifications and regulations throughout the product lifecycle. + Conduct **final checks and attestations** for work orders, ensuring critical activities are handled with the highest precision. + Identify and **red flag deviations** in products, tools, equipment, and facilities, addressing issues promptly to prevent delays and ensure operational efficiency. + Collaborate in **root cause analysis** for quality and technical issues, working closely with multifunctional teams to implement corrective and preventive actions. + Lead **Operational Surveillance** by monitoring people, products, and processes, providing feedback and coaching to the team on quality-related observations. + Optimize inspection activities and manage **non-conformities** , ensuring continuous improvement in quality and efficiency. + Act as the **go-to person** on the shop floor for all quality-related matters, preventing foreign object damage (FOD), and managing inspections to meet aerospace standards. **Required Qualifications** + **2 years of experience** in aviation, with a focus on mechanical and/or structural components and assemblies. + Proficiency in **Quality Management Systems** and **drawing systems** . + Strong experience with **inspection tools** for measuring length (mechanical, electrical). + **High school diploma or GED** (a higher qualification is a plus). **Preferred Qualifications** + **FAA Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) License** or an **inspection authorization** (preferred). + Previous experience in a **Quality Inspector role** within an aviation setting. + Familiarity with **inspection plans** and coordination processes. **Apply Today and Be Part of Our Aerospace Legacy!** **Pay Details:** $28.00 per hour Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to https://www.pdstech.com/candidate-privacy The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable: + The California Fair Chance Act + Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance + Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers + San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance