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Build What’s Next in Aerospace
For nearly a century, Simmonds Precision has been helping shape the future of flight from our home in Vergennes, Vermont. Today, our technologies are trusted across hundreds of commercial and military aircraft platforms worldwide, helping aircraft operate safely, reliably, and efficiently.
At Simmonds Precision, we design and manufacture advanced sensing, monitoring, fuel management, and precision control technologies that solve some of aerospace’s most demanding challenges. Behind every solution is a team of talented people who bring together engineering expertise, advanced manufacturing, craftsmanship, and a drive to innovate.
When you join Simmonds Precision, you’re not just taking the next step in your career, you’re contributing to technology that takes flight around the world. Whether your expertise is in engineering, manufacturing, quality, operations, or business support, there’s an opportunity to make your mark.
Find your next opportunity where precision meets possibility—and build your career in aerospace with Simmonds Precision.
Position Summary
Under limited supervision, conducts inspections of products (parts, assemblies, etc.) to validate compliance to requirements which include drawings, customer specifications, component maintenance manuals, and contract requirements for the FAA Repair Station.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Familiar with and inspect multiple company products and/or commodities.
- Ensure product & company documentation is complete & accurate prior to shipment.
- Maintain inspection records in an organized manner.
- Document product discrepancies per company procedures.
- Understand & interpret technical data (Manuals, Prints, and Procedures)
- Use proper inspection methods & equipment.
- Answer quality & inspection questions to support technicians’ needs.
- Maintain applicable skills, knowledge, & certifications as required.
- Complete ERP transactions per company procedures.
- Support Customer Source Inspection activities as needed.
- Generating the applicable return to service tags (FAA 8130-3, CAAC AAC-038, EASA, UK and Certificate of Conformance) in accordance with applicable government agencies requirements.
- Prioritize inspection activities to meet goals & schedule needs.
- Assure proper inspection coverage for area of responsibility.
- Assist & back-up other areas as needed.
- Train others in quality requirements & inspection tasks.
- Identify and implement improvement ideas.
- Communicate effectively and tactfully with a wide variety of others and support groups.
- Ability to work overtime.
- Miscellaneous duties as required.
Required Qualifications:
- Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand English.
- High school diploma or GED equivalent.
- S. Person (U.S.S citizen, permanent resident, refugee or asylee) or eligible to obtain necessary export authorizations required.
- Minimum 18 months experience in Aerospace
- Ability to work in a fast-paced production and repair environment while maintaining accuracy and documentation requirements.
- Part 65 FAA Certified Airframe and power plant License or a Repairman Certificate must be obtained within 3 months after hire.
Why Join Simmonds Precision?
At Simmonds Precision, you won't just be filling a position, you'll be developing skills in an industry where precision matters. You'll have the opportunity to learn from experienced professionals, gain hands-on manufacturing experience, and contribute to products used in demanding aerospace applications.
Compensation & Benefits
Great work deserves great rewards—and benefits that support you both at work and beyond. Our comprehensive total rewards package is designed to help you stay healthy, build financial security, enjoy time away from work, and continue growing throughout your career.
- Health & Wellness: Take care of yourself and your family with comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, HSA and FSA options, and convenient access to an onsite cafeteria and fitness center.
- Invest in Your Future: Enjoy competitive pay, an annual bonus opportunity, and a 401(k)-retirement plan that includes up to a 4% company match plus an additional annual employer contribution starting at 3%. Company-paid life and disability insurance provide additional financial protection and peace of mind.
- Time to Recharge: We believe time away from work matters. Enjoy four weeks of vacation, plus five additional paid days during our annual holiday shutdown, paid sick leave, and paid maternity and paternity leave—giving you more time for the moments that matter.
- Grow Your Career: Keep building your skills and advancing your career with up to $20,000 in annual tuition reimbursement, along with ongoing professional development and learning opportunities.
- Benefits Beyond the Basics: Choose from additional programs designed to make life a little easier, including supplemental insurance, an Employee Assistance Program (EAP), legal services, identity theft protection, discounted auto and home insurance, and pet insurance.
Your career is more than a paycheck. Join a company that invests in your health, your future, your growth, and your life outside of work.
This position is considered safety sensitive in accordance with FAA Guidelines. Candidate will be subject to drug and alcohol testing per FAA’s regulation 14 CFR part 120, as well as 49 CFR part 40.
