Ensure Aerospace Excellence—Join PDS Tech Commercial as an Inspection & Quality Specialist!

Job Type: Full-Time | Consultant (12-Month Contract)
Location: Lenexa, KS 66219
Schedule: Monday–Friday | 1st Shift: 7:00 AM – 4:30 PM (30-minute lunch)
Weekend OT: Saturday 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Pay Rate: $24.00/hour

This position requires use of information or access to facilities subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or Export Administration Regulations (EAR). These regulations may limit access of controlled technologies: 1) to U.S. Persons, including U.S. Citizens, lawful permanent residents, and other narrow categories including refugees and asylees, or 2) to certain foreign nationals that have received an export license.                                               
 

Your Eye for Precision is Critical to Aerospace Innovation

At PDS Tech Commercial, we’re searching for a highly detail-oriented Inspection & Quality Technician to help uphold the highest standards in aerospace manufacturing. Based in Lenexa, KS, you will play a vital role in ensuring incoming materials and components meet rigorous design and safety standards.

This is your opportunity to work hands-on in a high-tech environment where your inspections directly impact the safety, quality, and performance of aerospace systems used around the world.

What You’ll Do

As a Receiving Inspector, you’ll verify the quality and compliance of a wide range of aerospace components and raw materials, ensuring only top-tier parts enter the production process.

Key Responsibilities:

Inspect parts, assemblies, and materials using precision instruments (micrometers, thread gauges, height gauges, optical comparators, calipers, etc.)

Validate compliance with blueprints, engineering drawings, and technical specifications

Approve components and assemblies during receiving inspection

Operate SAP and other systems for inspection data entry and reporting

Verify Certificates of Conformance (CofCs), Material Certifications, and vendor documents for accuracy

Perform visual and dimensional checks on incoming units and subassemblies

Review and validate vendor-submitted First Article Inspections

Organize and manage inspection documentation and records

What You Bring

Required Qualifications:

Prior experience in mechanical or aerospace inspection

Proficiency using common precision inspection tools

Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and quality documentation

Familiarity with SAP or similar enterprise resource systems

Strong attention to detail, documentation, and compliance

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience in aerospace or defense manufacturing environments

Knowledge of AS9102 First Article Inspection requirements

Strong organizational and administrative skills

Why Join PDS Tech Commercial?

At PDS Tech, you’re not just taking a job—you’re taking your place on the front lines of innovation. We offer:

A mission-driven workplace focused on quality and safety

Industry exposure with leading aerospace manufacturers

Opportunities for professional growth and hands-on learning

A supportive team culture grounded in precision and accountability

Overtime availability to grow your experience and income

Apply Today and Be a Key Player in Aerospace Quality

If you’re passionate about inspection accuracy and ready to contribute to the integrity of cutting-edge aerospace products, apply now to join PDS Tech Commercial.

Let your precision fuel aerospace progress.

Pay Details: $24.00 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

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