Aerospace Quality Inspector, Additive Manufacturing

Joby Aviation; California; On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Joby Aviation is seeking a detail-oriented Quality Control Inspector, Inspection Team, to execute hands-on inspection activities across our manufacturing operations. Reports to the Quality Control Supervisor, ensuring safety, reliability, and strict conformity of aircraft components and assemblies.

Responsibilities include receiving, in-process and final inspections, measuring against engineering drawings, and documenting nonconformances.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED with at least 2 years of hands-on quality inspection experience in a production environment.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, schematics, and work instructions.
• Strong understanding of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) principles.
• Proficiency using standard precision measuring equipment and hand tools.
• Strong computer skills for navigating ERP/MES systems, documenting nonconformances, and logging inspection data.
• Excellent attention to detail, communication skills, ethics and the ability to work effectively within a cross-functional team environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform receiving, in-process, and final physical inspections of parts, sub-assemblies, and final aircraft assemblies.
• Verify physical characteristics, dimensions, and configurations against complex engineering drawings, specifications, CAD models, and work instructions.
• Utilize standard mechanical inspection tools (e.g., calipers, micrometers, height gauges, pins, and thread gauges) to ensure adherence to tight tolerances.
• Identify, document, and segregate nonconforming materials; actively participate in the Material Review Board (MRB) process by initiating detailed defect reports.
• Collaborate closely with Production and Quality Engineering teams to communicate quality issues and support root-cause investigations.
• Maintain meticulous inspection records, traceability logs, and conformity documentation in accordance with FAA and internal QMS standards.
• Support a culture of safety, continuous improvement, and strict compliance with aerospace quality requirements.

Skills

Quality inspection

Reading drawings

GD&T understanding

ERP/MES navigation

Attention to detail

Communication

Cross-functional teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Height gauges

Pins

Thread gauges

Job description

Joby Aviation is seeking a detail-oriented Quality Control Inspector, Inspection Team, to execute hands-on inspection activities across our manufacturing operations. Reports to the Quality Control Supervisor, ensuring safety, reliability, and strict conformity of aircraft components and assemblies.

Responsibilities include receiving, in-process and final inspections, measuring against engineering drawings, and documenting nonconformances.