Aerospace QA Inspector IV – In-Process Quality

Chromalloy Corporation; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Chromalloy is seeking a Quality Control Inspector IV to perform in-process inspections and verification activities ensuring aerospace components meet engineering, customer, and regulatory requirements. You will use precision measuring equipment, consult technical documentation, and follow inspection procedures to support quality and production flow.

This role focuses on interpreting drawings and specs, documenting nonconformances, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to maintain

Qualifications

• 3+ years Aviation, manufacturing, or quality inspection experience.
• 2+ years of dimensional and visual inspection experience on aviation-related equipment, components, or assemblies.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, work instructions, and technical documentation.
• Proficiency using precision measuring and inspection equipment.
• Strong problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English.
• Basic computer proficiency, including Microsoft Office applications and spreadsheet management.

Responsibilities

• Perform in-process inspections to verify products meet engineering drawings, specifications, work instructions, and quality requirements.
• Conduct receiving, production, and shipping inspections as required.
• Utilize precision measuring and inspection equipment to evaluate product conformity.
• Interpret engineering drawings, customer specifications, sampling plans, and quality standards.
• Identify, document, and communicate nonconformances and support corrective actions.
• Verify required manufacturing, assembly, and inspection steps have been completed before work advances to the next operation.
• Ensure parts, assemblies, and documentation are accurately identified, tagged, and routed.
• Maintain inspection records, travelers, routers, and quality documentation to support traceability.
• Confirm inspection and measurement equipment is properly calibrated and suitable for use.
• Collaborate with Production, Manufacturing Engineering, and Quality teams to resolve issues and support efficient workflow.
• Recommend improvements to quality standards, inspection methods, and production processes.

Skills

Aviation inspection

Quality control

Dimensional inspection

Reading drawings

Technical documentation

Education

Associate degree in aviation-related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Chromalloy is seeking a Quality Control Inspector IV to perform in-process inspections and verification activities ensuring aerospace components meet engineering, customer, and regulatory requirements. You will use precision measuring equipment, consult technical documentation, and follow inspection procedures to support quality and production flow.

This role focuses on interpreting drawings and specs, documenting nonconformances, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to maintain