Aerospace CMM Inspector: Swing Shift

RTCA; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

No-cost employee-only coverage option

HSA-eligible health plan

Life insurance

Long-term disability

401(k) with up to 6% match

Paid time off including vacation, sick

nine paid company holidays

Shift differentials

Discretionary bonus programs

Job summary

RTCA in Chatsworth, CA seeks a CMM Inspector on swing shift to perform dimensional inspections and provide documented evidence of product conformity in a precision aerospace manufacturing environment.

You will develop and execute CMM programs, interpret engineering drawings and GD&T, maintain accurate inspection records, and support continuous improvement while adhering to AS9100/ISO standards and customer requirements.

Qualifications

• Experience in quality inspection within aerospace, machining, manufacturing, or precision machining environments.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, customer specifications, CAD models, and technical documentation.
• Knowledge of GD&T principles and inspection methodologies.
• Experience operating, setting up, programming, or troubleshooting CMM equipment.
• Proficiency using standard inspection tools and dimensional measurement equipment.
• Ability to complete and maintain detailed inspection and quality records.
• Understanding of quality management systems such as AS9100, ISO 9001, or related standards.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem‑solving skills.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills with the ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Basic to advanced shop math skills and understanding of dimensional analysis.

Responsibilities

• Work a full-time, onsite position at our Chatsworth, CA location.
• Perform visual, dimensional, mechanical, and final inspections on raw materials, in-process components, and finished products using CMMs and conventional inspection equipment.
• Develop, execute, validate, and troubleshoot CMM programs using customer drawings, CAD models, specifications, and inspection requirements.
• Interpret engineering drawings, models, manufacturing orders, work instructions, and GD&T requirements in accordance with ASME Y14.5 standards.
• Perform source, receiving, in-process, first article, final, and test inspections as required.
• Generate and maintain accurate inspection records, FAIRs, rejection tags, corrective actions, and related quality documentation.
• Review and approve inspection and test data to verify compliance with customer and internal quality standards.
• Support corrective and preventive action activities and assist with nonconforming material investigations.
• Interface with production teams, customers, auditors, and government inspectors as required.
• Maintain compliance with company quality systems, procedures, and regulatory requirements including AS9100 and ISO standards.
• Utilize precision measuring equipment including calipers, micrometers, bore gauges, vision systems, surface plates, scopes, and other inspection tools.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives related to inspection methods, programming efficiency, and quality performance.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized work environment.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Quality inspection

Reading drawings

GD&T knowledge

CMM operation

Inspection tools

Documentation

Quality systems

Analytical skills

Communication

Shop math

Education

Technical certification in Quality or Manufacturing

Tools

Zeiss CMMs

Calypso

MCOSMOS

CAT1000

Micro-Vu

Job description

RTCA in Chatsworth, CA seeks a CMM Inspector on swing shift to perform dimensional inspections and provide documented evidence of product conformity in a precision aerospace manufacturing environment.

You will develop and execute CMM programs, interpret engineering drawings and GD&T, maintain accurate inspection records, and support continuous improvement while adhering to AS9100/ISO standards and customer requirements.