Aerospace Quality Inspector - Additive Manufacturing

Xwing; California (MO); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Healthcare benefits

401(k) with company match

Employee stock purchase plan

Job summary

Joby Aviation seeks a Quality Control Inspector for the Additive Manufacturing and general production environment in Marina, CA. The role focuses on hands-on inspection of parts and assemblies, ensuring dimensional accuracy and conformance with engineering specs and CAD models.

Responsibilities include verifying dimensions with standard inspection tools, documenting nonconformances, and participating in MRB. Experience with ERP/MES systems and FAA/QMS standards is essential.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED with 2+ years hands-on quality inspection in production.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, schematics and work instructions.
• Strong understanding of GD&T principles.
• Proficiency with precision measuring equipment and hand tools.
• Strong computer skills for ERP/MES systems, documentation, and data logging.
• Excellent attention to detail, communication skills, and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Perform receiving, in-process, and final inspections of parts and assemblies.
• Verify dimensions and configurations against drawings, CAD models, and work instructions.
• Use calipers, micrometers, height gauges, pins, and thread gauges to ensure tight tolerances.
• Identify nonconforming materials and initiate defect reports in MRB process.
• Collaborate with Production and Quality Engineering to communicate issues and support root-cause investigations.
• Maintain inspection records and conformity documentation per FAA and QMS standards.
• Support safety, continuous improvement, and aerospace quality compliance.

Skills

Reading drawings

GD&T

Precision measuring

ERP/MES navigation

Quality inspection

Cross-functional teamwork

Education

High School Diploma

Technical/Associate’s degree

A&P license

Tools

ERP/MES software

Calipers

Job description

Joby Aviation seeks a Quality Control Inspector for the Additive Manufacturing and general production environment in Marina, CA. The role focuses on hands-on inspection of parts and assemblies, ensuring dimensional accuracy and conformance with engineering specs and CAD models.

Responsibilities include verifying dimensions with standard inspection tools, documenting nonconformances, and participating in MRB. Experience with ERP/MES systems and FAA/QMS standards is essential.