Job Description Summary

Join GE Aerospace as an Inspector III and put your IPC‑A‑610 expertise to work performing final inspections and First Article Inspections on complex mechanical and electronic assemblies. You’ll use a variety of precision measuring tools, Oracle MRP, and established procedures to accept or reject parts, document findings, and drive product quality while mentoring other teammates. This role requires 3–5 years of manufacturing experience, and internal inspection skills.

Job Description

Join GE Aerospace as an Inspector 3 and play a critical role in ensuring the quality and reliability of components that help shape the future of flight. We’re seeking a detail-oriented inspector with strong hands-on inspection skills and experience working with PC Boards and electronic assemblies.

Why join GE Aerospace?

GE Aerospace is a leader in aerospace innovation. Work with advanced technology, contribute to meaningful projects that impact aviation safety and performance, and grow your career in a collaborative environment.
 

What you’ll do

As an Inspector 3, you will:

• Perform final inspections and qualified inspection steps to confirm components meet engineering tolerances and performance standards.

• Inspect electronic assemblies, sub-assemblies, circuit cards (PC Boards), modules, and other components for correct assembly, values, form, and position against drawings and specifications.

• Use a variety of measuring tools and gauges (e.g., micrometers, radius gauges) and read blueprints and schematics to verify dimensional and functional requirements.

• Perform First Article Inspections (FAI) on complex mechanical and electronic parts and accept or reject units per established procedures.

• Enter and escalate nonconformances in TIPQA and maintain inspection records and documentation.

• Support and mentor other inspectors, set up inspection fixtures, and carry out routine inspection transactions in Oracle MRP.

• Keep your workspace, tools, and documentation organized and follow company safety and quality processes.

Required skills, qualifications, and experience

Must-have:

• Education: High School Diploma or GED.

• This role may encounter high risk or hazardous operations and/or include working shifts beyond a standard workweek. As such, a requirement of the role is to be at least 18 years of age by the time of joining. 

• Certifications: IPC-A-610 Certification required. Willingness and ability to obtain Preliminary Review (PR) Certification.

• Experience: 3–5 years manufacturing experience with at least 1 year of internal inspection experience. Experience inspecting PC Boards and electronic assemblies is strongly emphasized.

• Inspection skills: Proficient in final inspections plus three or more inspection skills on the internal qualification matrix.

• Measurement tools: Comfortable using micrometers, radius gauges, calipers, and other basic inspection devices.

• Technical aptitude: Ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematics, parts lists, and work standards.

• Computer skills: Basic computer literacy; experience with MRP systems (Oracle MRP experience preferred).

• Other: Strong hand-eye coordination, dexterity, basic mathematical skills, attention to detail, and good written and oral communication.

Preferred attributes

• Prior experience in a manufacturing environment and self-directed teaming.

• Familiarity with Lean manufacturing principles.

• Experience mentoring or training teammates.

What success looks like

• Accurate, timely inspections that prevent nonconforming parts from progressing.

• Clear documentation of inspection results and proactive communication of defects.

• Strong collaboration with production and engineering to improve product quality.

• Demonstrated ability to train peers and uphold safety and quality standards.

The base pay range for this position is $30 - $34/hr. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate’s experience, education, and skill set. This posting is expected to close on 10/5/2026. 

GE Aerospace offers comprehensive benefits and programs to support your health and, along with programs like HealthAhead, your physical, emotional, financial and social wellbeing. Healthcare benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to a Health Coach from GE Aerospace; and the Employee Assistance Program, which provides 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services. Retirement benefits include the GE Aerospace Retirement Savings Plan, a 401(k) savings plan with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions, as well as access to Fidelity resources and planning consultants. Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability insurance, life insurance, and paid time-off for vacation or illness. ​

GE Aerospace (General Electric Company or the Company) and its affiliates each sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs (i.e., is a “Sponsor”). Each Sponsor reserves the right to terminate, amend, suspend, replace or modify its benefit plans and programs at any time and for any reason, in its sole discretion. No individual has a vested right to any benefit under a Sponsor’s welfare benefit plan or program. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual.

This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. Therefore, employment will be contingent upon the ability to prove that you meet the status of a U.S. Person as one of the following: U.S. lawful permanent resident, U.S. Citizen, have been granted asylee or refugee status (i.e., a protected individual under the Immigration and Naturalization Act, 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)).

Additional Information

GE Aerospace will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable). Employees may also be subject to random and reasonable-suspicion drug and alcohol testing.