Aerospace Quality Inspector ($21-$24)

01/13/2026; Providence (RI); On-site; USD 29,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

Unknown is seeking a Quality Inspector to join an aerospace-focused manufacturing team in Lake Elsinore, CA. The role involves final gatekeeping of quality by inspecting mechanical, electrical, and electromechanical parts to ensure compliance with AS9100, NADCAP, and customer standards.

You will perform receiving, in-process, and final inspections, verify drawings and specifications, review supplier documentation, and maintain inspection records.

Qualifications

• Two-year college degree or equivalent experience in aerospace, manufacturing, or quality-focused environments.

Responsibilities

• Perform receiving, in-process, and final inspections according to quality procedures.
• Verify compliance with drawings, purchase orders, and specifications.
• Inspect off-the-shelf items using technical data sheets and catalogs.
• Review supplier certifications, inspection reports, and test reports for accuracy.
• Maintain quality records and inspection documentation.
• Perform First Article Inspections (FAI) and complete required reports.
• Stamp and date documentation as objective evidence of verification and acceptance/rejection.
• Maintain quality stamp control and sign Certificates of Conformance for shipments.
• Follow safety procedures and keep a clean, organized work environment.
• Interface with Inspection, Manufacturing, Engineering, Purchasing, and Material Control.

Skills

AS9100 knowledge

Inspection methods

MS Office

Attention to detail

Education

Two-year college degree or equivalent

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Microscopes

Job description

Job Title:Quality Inspector
Location:Lake Elsinore, CA
Schedule:Monday – Thursday, 6:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Pay:$21–$24/hr | Full-time | Temp-to-Hire

Do you take pride in catching the details others miss—and want your work to truly matter? We’re hiring aQuality Inspectorto join ouraerospace-focused manufacturing team, where quality is the final word before product ships.

In this role, you’ll be the final gatekeeper of quality—inspectingmechanical, electrical, and electromechanical partsand documentation to ensure everything meetsAS9100, NADCAP, and customer standards. Your attention to detail directly impactscustomer satisfaction, compliance, and on-time delivery.

Why this role stands out:

• Full-time | Temp-to-Hire
• $21–$24/hr, depending on experience
• Aerospace experience is abig plus

Responsibilities:

• Performreceiving, in-process, and final inspectionsaccording to quality procedures
• Verify compliance withdrawings, purchase orders, and specifications
• Inspect off‑the‑shelf items using technical data sheets and catalogs
• Reviewsupplier certifications, inspection reports, and test reportsfor accuracy
• Maintain and organizequality recordsand inspection documentation
• PerformFirst Article Inspections (FAI)and complete required reports
• Stamp and date documentation as objective evidence of verification and acceptance/rejection
• Maintainquality stamp controland sign Certificates of Conformance for shipments
• Follow safety procedures and ensure a clean, organized work environment
• Interface with other departments includingInspection, Manufacturing, Engineering, Purchasing, and Material Control

Requirements:

• Two-year college degree or equivalent experience in aerospace, manufacturing, or quality-focused environments
• Knowledge ofinspection methods and AS9100 standards(NADCAP familiarity a plus)
• Proficiency inMS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook); experience with MRP programs highly desired
• Hands‑on experience withinspection toolssuch as microscopes, calipers, micrometers, and linear scales
• Familiarity withsoldering, crimping, braiding, potting, and conformal coatingrequirements
• Ability toread and interpret blueprints, drawings, and specifications
• Self‑starter who works independently while collaborating across teams
• Must be able topass a background check and drug screen
• Certifications are anadded bonusbased on customer or industry requirements
• Frequent use of hand tools, keyboards, and computer equipment
• May involve standing or sitting for long periods; moderate noise level
• Visual acuity and ability to hear equipment and colleagues required

If you’re a self-starter who values precision, accountability, and teamwork—and enjoys being the authority on quality—this is your chance to make an impact in aerospace manufacturing!

Job Types: Full-time, Temp-to-hire

• 401(k)
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• Do you have familiarity with soldering, crimping, braiding, potting, and conformal coating?
• Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check and drug screening in accordance with company policy and applicable laws.

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Quality inspection: 2 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• ASQ CQI or CQT, IPC‑A‑610 or J‑STD‑001 , AS9100 / NADCAP (Preferred)