QA & Source Inspection

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and disposition First Article Inspections (AS9102) for compliance with regulatory and customer requirements.
• Assess cosmetic defects in manufacturing and assembly environments and document detailed justifications for acceptance or rejection decisions.
• Conduct virtual surveys and provide expert input on hull and marine structures based on available documentation and inspection data.
• Analyze web and line inspection data to identify quality trends and inform source inspection recommendations.
• Apply Government Source Inspection knowledge, including DCMA protocols and FAR Part 46 requirements, to simulated inspection scenarios.
• Deliver clear and concise written and verbal feedback on inspection findings to support AI model development.
• Generate high-quality reports and datasets that accurately reflect expert inspection judgments and their supporting rationale.

Skills

Requirements

• 8+ years of experience conducting complex quality inspections, with significant experience in first article, cosmetic defect, or production line disposition decisions.
• Deep familiarity with AS9102 First Article Inspection standards and practical application of government inspection criteria, including DCMA and FAR Part 46.
• Background in US defense or aerospace manufacturing, or marine surveying within regulated environments.
• Demonstrated expertise in hull and marine survey processes and applicable standards.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to document disposition decisions and explain technical rationale.
• Proficiency with digital tools for documentation, reporting, and remote collaboration.
• Experience as a senior QA inspector, supplier quality engineer, DCMA QAR, or marine surveyor is strongly preferred.

Benefits

• Remote contractor opportunity.
• Compensation of $60–$100 per hour.
• Opportunity to apply specialized quality assurance and inspection expertise to next-generation AI training.
• Project work involving aerospace, defense, marine, and regulated inspection scenarios.
• No prior AI experience required.