Aerospace NDT Inspector: Penetrant & QA Expert

Machinalabs; West Chatsworth (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Machina Labs seeks an in-house NDT Inspector to perform nondestructive testing on high-precision, flight-critical components on the production floor in Chatsworth, CA. You will conduct penetrant inspections, maintain process control records, and issue accept/reject decisions per drawings and customer requirements.

You will record all checks, interpret indications, and support NCRs, calibration, and MES/ERP documentation.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• NAS 410 Level II in liquid penetrant testing (PT) or equivalent.
• 2+ years of hands-on nondestructive testing experience in aerospace, defense, or precision manufacturing.
• Strong ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, drawing notes, weld symbols, and aerospace customer specifications.
• Working knowledge of AS9100 and AS9102 (FAI requirements).
• Meets NAS 410 vision requirements, verified annually: near-vision acuity and color/contrast differentiation.
• Must meet U.S. export control (ITAR) requirements.

Responsibilities

• Own and execute penetrant inspection of production, first article, and reworked hardware to ensure compliance with drawings, specifications, and customer requirements.
• Perform and record required process control checks on the penetrant line, including system performance, light intensity, material condition and concentration, and reference panel verification.
• Interpret and evaluate indications, classify as relevant or non-relevant, and make accept/reject decisions against drawing acceptance criteria.
• Maintain audit-ready inspection and process control records in the Manufacturing Execution System.
• Identify, document, and support resolution of nonconformances, including MRB participation and corrective action follow-through.
• Ensure equipment and measurement system integrity, including calibration tracking and removal of out-of-tolerance equipment from service.
• Support qualification and approval of the penetrant process, including capability demonstrations, customer source approval, and Nadcap readiness.

Skills

Read drawings

Basic math

English communication

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma

NAS 410 Level II PT

Tools

MES/ERP systems

UV-A inspection lights

Job description

Machina Labs seeks an in-house NDT Inspector to perform nondestructive testing on high-precision, flight-critical components on the production floor in Chatsworth, CA. You will conduct penetrant inspections, maintain process control records, and issue accept/reject decisions per drawings and customer requirements.

You will record all checks, interpret indications, and support NCRs, calibration, and MES/ERP documentation.