Quality Inspector

About the role

Zenix Aerospace is a global leader uniting decades of expertise under one name, supplying structural airframe and engine components to the aerospace and space industries. With a footprint in eight strategic locations across the US, UK, and Southeast Asia, the company delivers on time to the highest standards of quality and safety. Zenix Aerospace Jet Products uses near‑net‑shape starting blanks (2″–180″ diameter) to produce turbine engine parts, nacelle mounting and attach rings, duct fittings, and complex machined rings in titanium, nickel, cobalt, stainless, and aluminum alloys for airframe structural rings, nacelle/thrust reverser assemblies, and turbine‑engine rings and cases. The facility is located in Kearny Mesa, San Diego, CA, where we are seeking a full‑time Quality Inspector for the 1st shift.

Responsibilities

• Inspect incoming, in‑process, and outgoing material, parts, and assemblies to specifications and blueprints following standard shop practices and/or special instructions.
• Perform dimensional and visual in‑process inspections using precision measuring instruments (micrometers, calipers, etc.).
• Perform first article, floor, and final inspections of multiple operations or completed parts.
• Inspect assemblies, subassemblies, hardware, and parts for compliance with specifications, drawings, manuals, and customer/government requirements.
• Inspect raw material and customer‑furnished material for conformance to specifications, certificate packs, and purchase order requirements.
• Verify certificate pack information (part number, job number, heat/lot number, serial/forging number, quantity, size, and shape).
• Accurately count and visually inspect material for damage and cleanliness.
• Identify items for acceptance or rejection and record required information on the traveler and certificate pack.
• Reject nonconforming material and manage items in the hold/rework area.
• Clear and receive items in the MRP system.
• Store raw material in designated areas.
• Complete and forward certificate packs and documentation to the appropriate departments.
• Maintain cleanliness of the work area and ensure proper handling of tools, equipment, and stock.
• Report inspection results and status within manufacturing operations.
• Follow written and verbal directions and complete work independently with minimal supervision.
• Assist in training inspectors in lower classifications as needed.
• Teach, coach, and facilitate processes when required.
• Listen and adhere to corporate policies, goals, and objectives; accept constructive criticism; establish goals; and demonstrate initiative and commitment.

Skills

• Technical aptitude comparable to those required in aerospace inspection or other industries that utilize precision gauges, specialized measurement tools, and digital inspection tools.
• Basic computer skills in Microsoft Office Word and Excel.
• Ability to perform basic math calculations.
• Input data into computer programs.
• Maintain filing systems.
• Maintain logs.
• Ability to operate a forklift and/or pallet jack.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma/GED.
• Experience: 2+ years of quality manufacturing experience.

Requirements

• Pass a drug test.
• Pass a background check.
• Pass ITAR and U.S. Export Compliance Screening.

Benefits

• Market‑led base salary.
• Comprehensive benefits package.
• Wellness benefits.
• Employee recognition program.
• Matching 401k plan.
• Paid vacation.
• Employee wellness activities.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Community involvement initiatives.

Schedule

1st shift: 6:30 am – 3:00 pm, Monday – Friday.