GKN Aerospace · 6 hours ago
Inspector
Muncie, IN
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
1+ years expGKN Aerospace is reimagining air travel and is committed to sustainability and innovation. The Quality Inspector is responsible for verifying product characteristics through various inspection techniques and ensuring compliance with quality standards.
AerospaceCommercialManufacturing
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Exemplify a safety-first mind-set and ensuring that the GKN Aerospace Health, Safety and Environmental policies and standards are followed
Responsible for performing Receiving, In-processes and Final Inspections as described by the product work instructions and/or other directions
Responsible for performing first article inspections in line with site operating policies, procedures and work instructions
Conduct first piece inspection and recommend process adjustments to ensure part and process conformance
Read and interpret laboratory reports for conformity and record results
Monitor oven parameters and adjust as necessary
Collect and create required documentation for shipments
Perform routine survey on Heat Treat ovens and record data in applicable systems
Responsible for execution customer and regulatory delegated inspection processes as authorized by those parties. Responsible for maintaining those delegated authorities once granted
Support root cause analysis, preventative and corrective action to reduce/eliminate non- conformances
Maintain positive, team relationships with internal and external customers, as well as co-workers
Support continuous improvement of production and inspection processes by implementing Lean initiatives
Any other job responsibilities as assigned
Qualification
Required
High School Diploma or GED equivalent required
1 year using hand tools – micrometers, gages, and calipers
1 year quality experience preferably in a manufacturing environment
1 year experience in inspection methods and techniques and following relevant work instructions
1 year experience working with LEAN processes and practices
Must be a US person (Citizen or Green Card Holder) or have the ability to obtain the necessary Government licensing to work with controlled technology and products
Preferred
AS130001 Certification
Experience in an Aerospace operating environment
Apprenticeship, Associate's Degree in a technical subject or equivalent
Awareness of AS9100 series requirements
Previous delegated product acceptance authority granted by an Aerospace OEM or regulatory authority
Familiarity with 3D model based Engineering
Company
GKN Aerospace
GKN Aerospace is an aerospace mfg. company that develops, builds & supplies an extensive range of advanced aerospace systems.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$2.5MKey Investors
Connecticut Department of Economic and Community Development
2025-09-03Grant· $2.5M
Leadership Team
Bradford Boisvert
Global Finance Director - Enterprise, Transformation Project
Recent News
2026-01-09
Hartford Business Journal
2025-12-16
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