Mid Level Quality Inspector Jobs
Mid level quality inspector jobs go to professionals ready to own inspection workflows end to end, mentor entry level colleagues, and make quality decisions with limited oversight. Most openings are on-site or hybrid across Manufacturing, Aerospace & Defense, and Consulting & Professional Services, with employers like M.C. Dean, Jobot, and Dassault Falcon Jet hiring at this level now.
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- Participate in the development of the quality inspection system
- Perform incoming inspection on supplied composite material
- Perform in-process inspection during the layup process for composite material
- Perform final inspection on completed composite parts
- Perform final inspection on the completed Work Order paperwork package
- Perform adhoc part and process inspections
- A high-school diploma or GED and minimum of 3 years' experience in composite inspection or fabrication and mechanical inspection
- Must know basic quality terms, definitions and concepts
- Must understand types of measurement, measurement terminology and the different types of measurement scales
- Must know the difference between accuracy and precision and be able to select the appropriate measuring tools and techniques
- Must know how to measure using surface plate layouts and other hand tools such as calipers, and micrometers
- Must be able to identify/recognize inspection errors/nonconformances and initiate corrective action
- Must have basic calibration knowledge
- Must be able to read and interpret blueprints and know definitions of critical, major and minor characteristics
- Must be able to use inspection planning tools and perform a product audit; determine sample size for lots; pull random samples
- Understand different testing methods
- Understand traceability (product, material and calibration)
- Knowledge of basic mathematical operations and perform measurement conversions; be able to solve for x; add and subtract degrees, minutes, and seconds
- Ability to work in a team environment
- 2+ years of on-the-job aerospace experience
- General knowledge of ASME Y14.5M, working knowledge of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T), and understanding of the x, y, z coordinate system
- Basic knowledge of statistical terms and techniques, how to plot data and how to recognize out-of-control conditions
- Basic knowledge of plan-do-check-act (PDCA)
- ASQ Certified Quality Inspector Certificate
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- Participate in the development of the quality inspection system
- Perform incoming inspection on supplied composite material
- Perform in-process inspection during the layup process for composite material
- Perform final inspection on completed composite parts
- Perform final inspection on the completed Work Order paperwork package
- Perform adhoc part and process inspections
- A high-school diploma or GED and minimum of 3 years' experience in composite inspection or fabrication and mechanical inspection
- Must know basic quality terms, definitions and concepts
- Must understand types of measurement, measurement terminology and the different types of measurement scales
- Must know the difference between accuracy and precision and be able to select the appropriate measuring tools and techniques
- Must know how to measure using surface plate layouts and other hand tools such as calipers, and micrometers
- Must be able to identify/recognize inspection errors/nonconformances and initiate corrective action
- Must have basic calibration knowledge
- Must be able to read and interpret blueprints and know definitions of critical, major and minor characteristics
- Must be able to use inspection planning tools and perform a product audit; determine sample size for lots; pull random samples
- Understand different testing methods
- Understand traceability (product, material and calibration)
- Knowledge of basic mathematical operations and perform measurement conversions; be able to solve for x; add and subtract degrees, minutes, and seconds
- Ability to work in a team environment
- 2+ years of on-the-job aerospace experience
- General knowledge of ASME Y14.5M, working knowledge of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T), and understanding of the x, y, z coordinate system
- Basic knowledge of statistical terms and techniques, how to plot data and how to recognize out-of-control conditions
- Basic knowledge of plan-do-check-act (PDCA)
- ASQ Certified Quality Inspector Certificate
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Who's Hiring
- M.C. Dean7
- Jobot6
- Dassault Falcon Jet6
- SGS5
- Safran5
Top Industries Hiring
- Manufacturing23
- Aerospace & Defense23
- Consulting & Professional Services22
- Electronics & Hardware13
- Medical Devices10
Mid Level Quality Inspector Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a mid level quality inspector job?
Position your experience around ownership and results rather than tasks completed. Highlight inspections you led independently, defects you identified that prevented downstream problems, and any process improvements you drove. Tailor your resume to the specific industry, whether manufacturing, aerospace, or medical devices, and emphasize familiarity with relevant standards such as ISO, AS9100, or FDA requirements that employers at this level expect from day one.
Which companies hire mid level quality inspectors?
Companies hiring mid level quality inspectors right now include M.C. Dean, Jobot, and Dassault Falcon Jet, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. Hiring at this level tends to come from manufacturers, defense contractors, medical device makers, and industrial suppliers that need professionals who can work with minimal supervision and own quality outcomes across a product line or facility.
Are there remote mid level quality inspector jobs?
Yes, though most quality inspector roles require at least some on-site presence given the hands-on nature of the work. About 4% of mid level quality inspector openings are remote or hybrid as of July 2026, and those roles typically focus on documentation review, supplier audits, or quality systems management rather than physical product inspection.
How do I move up to a mid level quality inspector role?
The path from entry level to mid level quality inspector is built through deepening technical skills, taking on progressively complex inspections, and demonstrating that you can own outcomes rather than just follow instructions. Earning certifications such as CQI or CQT, leading small audit projects, documenting measurable quality improvements, and showing fluency with industry-specific standards all signal readiness to move into a mid level role.
Which industries hire the most mid level quality inspectors?
Mid Level quality inspector roles concentrate in Manufacturing, Aerospace & Defense, and Consulting & Professional Services, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. These sectors drive the most hiring at this level because they operate under strict regulatory, safety, or contractual quality requirements that demand inspectors who can work independently and take ownership of compliance outcomes.