Quality Control Inspector Jobs in Florida
Quality Control Inspector jobs in Florida are in steady demand, concentrated in aerospace and defense manufacturing, food and beverage production, and medical device and pharmaceutical manufacturing across a workforce that ranges from entry-level inspection technicians to senior quality engineers. The heaviest hiring is in the Miami, Tampa, and Orlando metro areas, where major employers like Lockheed Martin, Danaher, and Publix Super Markets maintain large Florida operations. The most in-demand specialties are ISO and FDA compliance inspection, aerospace parts verification, and food safety auditing. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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JOB TITLE: Quality Control Inspector
FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt
REPORTS TO: Manager, Quality
QC Inspector will be responsible to conduct inspections, aid in implementing a rigid quality system, maintain proper documentation, reports and keep a reliable paper trail in support of repairs and manufacturing and in conformance with customer requirements within a FAA 145 Repair Station. Also, investigates product quality problems and recommends changes or improvements.
JOB FUNCTIONS
- Perform receiving, in-process and Final inspection of Seats, Monuments, panels and other interior components.
- Perform receiving inspection of raw materials, parts and components
- Ability to inspect First article to AS 9102
- Prepare in-process inspection report ensuring completeness and accuracy
- Maintain Quality documentation
- Identify serviceability of parts and components and appropriate tooling
- Utilize inspection tools (i.e., multi-meters, calipers, micrometers, bore gauges, bond meter etc)
- Utilize various measuring devices and gauges
- Read and interpret part documentation including blue prints
- Proficient with PC, manufacturing software and be able to utilize the Internet as well as be familiar with MS office
- Verifies that all repairs and Modification are being documented and signed-off by technicians in the applicable W/O Traveler.
JOB REQUIREMENTS
Justification for Education and Training, Job Related Experience, and Knowledge/Abilities are general guidelines based on the minimum experience normally considered essential to the satisfactory performance of this job by the average incumbent. Individual abilities may result in some deviation from these guidelines.
MINIMUM EDUCATION AND TRAINING
Associate’s degree (A.A.) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school; or six months to
one year related experience and/or training; or combination of education and experience.
Airframe & Powerplant License highly desired
MINIMUM DIRECTLY RELATED JOB EXPERIENCE
MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES, AND SKILLS
Knowledge of inspection techniques and tools within a FAA 145 repair station
Thorough understanding of FAR's and regulations pertaining to aircraft maintenance part 145
High mechanical aptitude.
Ability to read schematics and blueprints.
Be proficient with PC and be familiar with MS office.
Knowledge of quality control.
Ability to interact with a group of coworkers.
Ability to work with complex equipment.
Ability to establish procedures.
Ability to work in a production oriented environment.
Ability to work under frequent changing priorities.
Ability to select and evaluate priorities
Ability to read and comprehend documentation written in the English language.
Problem solving and decision making skills.
Good written and verbal communication skills
Self-starter with ability to multi-task and prioritize work day/projects independently
Ability to travel
PHYSICAL MOTION
Stands at least 75% of each workday.
Other motions: standing; walking; repetitive motion hand –wrist; fingering; grasping; feeling; handling; hearing; talking; seeing; eye-hand coordination.
DEGREE OF PHYSICAL ACTIVITY
Sedentary work: Moderate walking or standing or moving light objects. Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and almost no amount of force frequently.
VISUAL DEMANDS
Color perception
Depth perception
MENTAL PROCESSES
Reason ing Remembering Problem solving
Planning Scheduling Writing
Initiative Judgment Using Mathematics
Analyzing Decision-making Imagination
Creativity
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Inside work
Noise
Air contamination
Air conditioning
Vibration
EQUIPMENT
Computer hardware and software
Word processing software
Spreadsheet software
Engineering Software
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Vision insurance
Experience:
- Aviation: 3 years (Preferred)
- Manufacturing: 1 year (Preferred)
- Quality control: 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
JOB TITLE: Quality Control Inspector
FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt
REPORTS TO: Manager, Quality
QC Inspector will be responsible to conduct inspections, aid in implementing a rigid quality system, maintain proper documentation, reports and keep a reliable paper trail in support of repairs and manufacturing and in conformance with customer requirements within a FAA 145 Repair Station. Also, investigates product quality problems and recommends changes or improvements.
JOB FUNCTIONS
- Perform receiving, in-process and Final inspection of Seats, Monuments, panels and other interior components.
- Perform receiving inspection of raw materials, parts and components
- Ability to inspect First article to AS 9102
- Prepare in-process inspection report ensuring completeness and accuracy
- Maintain Quality documentation
- Identify serviceability of parts and components and appropriate tooling
- Utilize inspection tools (i.e., multi-meters, calipers, micrometers, bore gauges, bond meter etc)
- Utilize various measuring devices and gauges
- Read and interpret part documentation including blue prints
- Proficient with PC, manufacturing software and be able to utilize the Internet as well as be familiar with MS office
- Verifies that all repairs and Modification are being documented and signed-off by technicians in the applicable W/O Traveler.
JOB REQUIREMENTS
Justification for Education and Training, Job Related Experience, and Knowledge/Abilities are general guidelines based on the minimum experience normally considered essential to the satisfactory performance of this job by the average incumbent. Individual abilities may result in some deviation from these guidelines.
MINIMUM EDUCATION AND TRAINING
Associate’s degree (A.A.) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school; or six months to
one year related experience and/or training; or combination of education and experience.
Airframe & Powerplant License highly desired
MINIMUM DIRECTLY RELATED JOB EXPERIENCE
MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES, AND SKILLS
Knowledge of inspection techniques and tools within a FAA 145 repair station
Thorough understanding of FAR's and regulations pertaining to aircraft maintenance part 145
High mechanical aptitude.
Ability to read schematics and blueprints.
Be proficient with PC and be familiar with MS office.
Knowledge of quality control.
Ability to interact with a group of coworkers.
Ability to work with complex equipment.
Ability to establish procedures.
Ability to work in a production oriented environment.
Ability to work under frequent changing priorities.
Ability to select and evaluate priorities
Ability to read and comprehend documentation written in the English language.
Problem solving and decision making skills.
Good written and verbal communication skills
Self-starter with ability to multi-task and prioritize work day/projects independently
Ability to travel
PHYSICAL MOTION
Stands at least 75% of each workday.
Other motions: standing; walking; repetitive motion hand –wrist; fingering; grasping; feeling; handling; hearing; talking; seeing; eye-hand coordination.
DEGREE OF PHYSICAL ACTIVITY
Sedentary work: Moderate walking or standing or moving light objects. Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and almost no amount of force frequently.
VISUAL DEMANDS
Color perception
Depth perception
MENTAL PROCESSES
Reason ing Remembering Problem solving
Planning Scheduling Writing
Initiative Judgment Using Mathematics
Analyzing Decision-making Imagination
Creativity
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Inside work
Noise
Air contamination
Air conditioning
Vibration
EQUIPMENT
Computer hardware and software
Word processing software
Spreadsheet software
Engineering Software
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Vision insurance
Experience:
- Aviation: 3 years (Preferred)
- Manufacturing: 1 year (Preferred)
- Quality control: 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
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Top Industries Hiring
- Aerospace & Defense
- Construction & Real Estate
What Florida Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in quality control inspector jobs across Florida.
- High school diploma or GED required, with an associate or bachelor's degree in manufacturing or engineering preferred
- ASQ Certified Quality Inspector (CQI) or Certified Quality Technician (CQT) credential strongly preferred by Florida employers
- Demonstrated experience reading and interpreting blueprints, technical drawings, and product specifications
- Hands-on proficiency with measurement tools including calipers, micrometers, and coordinate measuring machines
- Familiarity with ISO 9001, FDA 21 CFR, or AS9100 quality management standards relevant to Florida industries
- Strong written documentation skills for recording inspection results, nonconformance reports, and audit findings
Quality Control Inspector Jobs in Florida: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a quality control inspector in Florida?
Most quality control inspector roles in Florida require a high school diploma plus hands-on manufacturing or inspection experience, though many employers prefer an associate degree in quality assurance, industrial technology, or a related field. Florida does not issue a state license for quality control inspectors, but earning the American Society for Quality's Certified Quality Inspector credential significantly strengthens your candidacy. For regulated industries common in Florida, such as aerospace and medical devices, familiarity with AS9100 or FDA 21 CFR standards is often expected before hiring.
Which companies hire quality control inspectors in Florida?
Companies currently hiring quality control inspectors in Florida include OSP Inspectors, KBR, and GA Telesis, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Florida's concentration of aerospace, food manufacturing, and medical device employers means steady, year-round demand for inspection talent at facilities across the state.
Which Florida cities have the most quality control inspector jobs?
Jacksonville, Miami, and Oldsmar have the most quality control inspector openings in Florida. Miami leads due to its pharmaceutical and food manufacturing base, Tampa draws significant aerospace and electronics inspection work, and Orlando's defense and simulation industries generate consistent demand, with smaller suburban markets around each metro anchored by large facility operations.
Are there remote quality control inspector jobs in Florida?
Yes, but they're rare. Quality control inspection is fundamentally a hands-on role that requires physical presence on a production floor, at a receiving dock, or inside a regulated facility, so most openings are on-site. About 0% of quality control inspector openings tied to Florida are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, and those positions are almost exclusively in documentation-heavy functions like quality auditing, supplier quality management, or compliance review rather than direct product inspection.
How can I get hired as a quality control inspector in Florida with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is applying for production associate or manufacturing technician roles at large Florida facilities, then moving laterally into inspection once you're familiar with the product and quality standards. Employers like Lockheed Martin and Danaher subsidiaries in Florida regularly hire for inspection assistant and quality technician trainee positions that do not require prior QC experience. Completing an ASQ Certified Quality Inspector prep course or earning a Florida community college certificate in quality assurance, available at institutions like Valencia College and Broward College, gives candidates a clear edge in competitive applicant pools.
Where can I find and apply to quality control inspector jobs in Florida?
You can find and apply to quality control inspector jobs in Florida on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings at Florida employers. Search the listings, find roles that match your experience and target industry, and apply directly to the ones that fit.
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