QC Inspector

About the role

Help Build the Future of Aerospace as a QC Inspector. Join a world-class aerospace manufacturing team dedicated to ensuring aircraft components, assemblies, and systems meet the highest standards of safety, quality, and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Perform inspections using engineering drawings, route cards, inspection travelers, work instructions, technical specifications, and quality procedures.
• Conduct preliminary, progressive, and final inspections of aircraft structures, systems, sub-assemblies, and major assemblies.
• Verify functional operation of systems and components.
• Inspect for Foreign Object Debris (FOD) and ensure proper documentation is completed.
• Witness, verify, and document critical manufacturing process steps.
• Perform conformity and first article inspections to ensure compliance with FAA-approved procedures and design requirements.
• Review and validate production paperwork for completeness and accuracy.
• Provide technical guidance and quality support to manufacturing personnel.
• Conduct area audits and inspections to ensure compliance with standards and specifications.
• Ensure proper use, maintenance, and storage of tools and equipment.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives focused on quality, efficiency, and operational excellence.
• Promote a culture of safety and accountability.
• Identify workplace hazards and recommend corrective actions.
• Participate in safety investigations and risk reduction activities.
• Support product safety initiatives and compliance programs.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Minimum of 1 year of quality inspection experience or 2 years of manufacturing experience.
• Ability to complete a Formal Inspection Training Program within 90 days of hire.
• Working knowledge of blueprint reading and interpretation, engineering drawings, and technical documentation.
• Basic understanding of shop mathematics.
• Competency with standard shop tools and manufacturing equipment.
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality standards.

Preferred Qualifications

• 2+ years of manufacturing experience.
• Aerospace manufacturing or inspection experience.
• Familiarity with CATIA or similar engineering software.
• Experience performing first article, conformity, or FAA-regulated inspections.
• Knowledge of aircraft structures, systems, composites, or assembly processes.
• Experience working within AS9100, FAA, or other aerospace quality environments.

Pay

$32.19 per hour

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance
• Short-term Disability
• Additional Voluntary Benefits
• EAP Program
• Commuter Benefits
• 401K Plan

Equal Opportunity Employer

Veterans/Disabled Military connected talent encouraged to apply

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Requirements

The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

• The California Fair Chance Act
• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance
• Massachusetts Candidates Only: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment.