Aerospace QA Inspector – Precision & Compliance

Howmet; Fullerton (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) matching

Paid holidays and vacation

Career progression opportunities

Flexible scheduling

Job summary

Howmet Aerospace Inc. in Fullerton, CA is seeking a Quality Assurance (QA) Inspector in aerospace machining to ensure precision parts meet strict specs and regulatory requirements.

The role involves inspection, GD&T interpretation, and maintaining traceability; candidates must have 1+ year of machining inspection experience (aerospace preferred) and proficiency with precision measurement tools. On-site work with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; aerospace inspection experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Inspect machined components using precision tools and verify dimensions against drawings.
• Read and interpret aerospace drawings (GD&T per ASME Y14.5) and ensure compliance with AS9100, NADCAP, FAA requirements.
• Complete inspection reports and FAIs per AS9102; maintain traceability documentation.
• Perform in-process inspections and verify setups, tooling, and process parameters.
• Check material certifications and ensure full traceability of aerospace components.
• Identify defects and support CAPA activities.

Skills

Attention to detail

Blueprint reading

GD&T knowledge

Quality documentation

Education

High school diploma or GED

ASQ CQI certification

Tools

CMM

Calipers

Micrometers

Height gauges

Surface plates

Optical comparators

Thread gauges

Job description

Howmet Aerospace Inc. in Fullerton, CA is seeking a Quality Assurance (QA) Inspector in aerospace machining to ensure precision parts meet strict specs and regulatory requirements.

The role involves inspection, GD&T interpretation, and maintaining traceability; candidates must have 1+ year of machining inspection experience (aerospace preferred) and proficiency with precision measurement tools. On-site work with comprehensive benefits.