Immediately Hiring: Quality Assurance Technician (Aerospace Manufacturing)

Company: Dayton-Granger, Inc.

Industry: Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing

Location: Fort Lauderdale, FL 33315

Direct Hire, Competitive Pay, Great Benefits, Work-Life Balance

Who We Are:

Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL, Dayton-Granger, Inc. (DG) is a privately owned aerospace and aviation component manufacturer with over 81 years of expertise in antennas, electrostatic dischargers, and lightning protection systems. We supply critical components to military, commercial, and general aviation customers worldwide, ensuring aircraft safety and performance at the highest level.

At DG, we combine the stability of an industry leader with the tight-knit culture of a small business—offering a collaborative environment, work-life balance, and stability. With an average employee tenure of 10 years, we take pride in fostering a supportive and engaging workplace where employees can thrive.

Position Overview:

The Quality Assurance Technician is responsible for performing final inspections on Dayton Granger's products before shipment to ensure compliance with engineering drawings, AS9100 standards, FAA regulations, and customer specifications. This role involves detailed visual and dimensional inspections, documentation reviews, and collaboration with quality and production teams to maintain Dayton-Granger's commitment to superior product quality.

Key Responsibilities:

• Position Overview: The Quality Assurance Technician is responsible for performing final inspections on Dayton Granger's products before shipment to ensure compliance with engineering drawings, AS9100 standards, FAA regulations, and customer specifications. This role involves detailed visual and dimensional inspections, documentation reviews, and collaboration with quality and production teams to maintain Dayton-Granger's commitment to superior product quality.

Key Responsibilities:

• Issue Authorized Release Certificates (ARC) such as 8130-3 tags.

• Perform final inspections on products before shipment to ensure they meet customer and regulatory standards.

• Review customer requirements and generate necessary shipping documents (e.g., CoC, test reports, inspection reports).

• Generate source inspection packages and review with 3rd Party Inspector

• Approve or reject parts based on engineering drawings, GD&T requirements, and customer specifications.

• Report discrepancies and non-conformances to management to ensure quality standards are met.

• Read and interpret technical documents like engineering prints and service bulletins.

• Ensure compliance with ISO 9001/AS9100, FAA, and MIL-SPEC standards in all inspections.

• Prepare inspection documentation for government contracts and review all necessary documentation, packaging, and labeling

• Use measurement tools (calipers, micrometers, gages) to verify dimensional accuracy of components.

• Perform First Article Inspections (FAI) and document results per AS9102 standards and submit to Net-Inspect

• Maintain accurate records of inspections and generate non-conformance reports (NCRs).

• Collaborate with manufacturing, engineering, and quality teams to resolve quality issues.

• Support internal and external audits for final inspection and compliance.

• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance inspection efficiency.

• Follow safety requirements as outlined by the Facilities and Safety Manager.

• Perform other tasks as assigned by management.

Required Qualifications:

• 6+ years of experience in a final inspection role, preferably in aerospace or manufacturing.

• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, technical documentation, and customer requirements.

• Strong understanding of Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T) principles.

• Knowledge of ISO9001 and/or AS9100 (latest revision) quality management system standards

• Proficiency in using precision measurement tools (e.g. micrometers, calipers, optical comparators).

• Knowledge of First Article Inspection (FAI) and AS9102 reporting requirements.

• Customer-Oriented – Desire to serve our customers by focusing effort on meeting the customer's needs, understanding their concerns, and seeking to build trust.

• Strong attention to detail

• Must be able to speak, read, and understand English.

• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and meet deadlines.

• Strong computer skills including but not limited to Adobe Writer, Microsoft Excel, and Microsoft Word.

Preferred Qualifications Not Required:

• Knowledge of Federal Aviation Regulations and their application to component manufacturing

• ASQ certification (Certified Quality Inspector or equivalent)

• Experience with Manufacturing software (e.g., INFOR)

Why You'll Love Working Here:

We are a multi-generational team with members representing a diversity of cultures, educational backgrounds, experience levels and ideas all 'making it happen' from one location in beautiful, coastal South Florida. We are a long-standing supplier providing cutting edge products in support of long term aerospace programs, while at the same time developing new products to meet the needs of new customers, programs and up and coming markets.

Additionally, DG loves its employees! The average employee tenure is around 10 years. Length of service milestones are celebrated company-wide and employees may make selections of anniversary gifts.

Benefits

• Affordable comprehensive insurance coverage (Medical, Dental, Vision).

• 401(k) match.

• Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid holidays.

• Mental health benefits.

• Complimentary life insurance with the option for supplemental coverage.

• Paid parental leave

• Short-term and long-term disability coverage.

• Excellent work-life balance.

• Tuition reimbursement.

• Dynamic and collaborative work environment.

• On-site gym.

• Access to advanced technology and resources.

• Length of service/milestone anniversary gifts.

• Team-building activities.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

This position requires use of or access to information subject to the Export Administration Regulations (“EAR') or the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (“ITAR'). Accordingly, all applicants must be U.S. persons within the meaning of these regulations. Under ITAR, a U.S. person is defined as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident, or a person who is a protected individual under the Immigration and Naturalization Act (8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)).