Aerospace Quality Inspector: First Article & Final Inspections

Senior plc; Burbank (CA); Hybrid; USD 48,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Senior plc, a leading international engineering solutions provider, is seeking a quality inspector to inspect assemblies, sub-assemblies, and machined parts, ensuring material integrity and proper dimensions. The role includes recording data, handling rejection notes, and coordinating with supervision on rework.

The position offers first-shift hours (Mon–Fri, 5:00am–3:30pm) in a collaborative, safety-conscious environment with growth potential and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or General Education Degree; 3–5 years of related experience or training, or equivalent.
• Experience inspecting machined parts, forgings, stampings and sheet metal forms.

Responsibilities

• Makes inspection layout and first article inspection on machined parts, forgings, stampings, and sheet metal forms for use as reference guides to determine conformance to proper dimensions.
• Inspects all types of assemblies, sub-assemblies, final assemblies and installations.
• Records all inspection data and fills out all acceptance test procedures.
• Re-inspects all rework to meet requirements.
• Sets up and operates precision measuring instruments and gauges.
• Informs supervisor of all rejections.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Quality inspection

First article inspection

Documentation

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Precision measuring instruments

Inspection equipment

Job description

Senior plc is an international, market-leading, engineering solutions provider with 19 operating businesses in 11 countries. Traded on the London Stock Exchange, Senior designs and manufactures high-technology components and systems for the worldwide aerospace, defense, land vehicle and power & energy markets.

Senior Aerospace SSP, a division of Senior plc, is the world’s largest aerospace high-pressure ducting system supplier. Starting as ‘Stainless Steel Products’ in 1945, and acquired by Senior plc in 1995, we are vertically integrated with our own foundry, fabrication shop, and ISO-certified engineering lab, allowing us to design, manufacture, and qualify complex ducting systems for space launch, defense, and commercial aerospace applications worldwide.

Senior Aerospace SSP is the recognized global leader in high-pressure bleed air ducting systems. We provide "total resource" system solutions for complex ducting requirements, with our components found on most aircraft operating worldwide.

We are committed to the highest standards of ethics, safety, quality, efficiency, and continuous improvement. At SSP, we believe in building strong relationships with our customers, suppliers, and most importantly, our employees. We foster a welcoming, respectful, and inclusive environment with ample opportunities for professional growth. Join us and find your future in a company that values innovation and integrity.

Job Description

Summary-This occupation requires inspecting all types of assemblies, sub-assemblies, final assemblies, and installations of machine parts, forgings, stampings, sheet metal forming for proper material, quality, machining dimensions and functional usability.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Under general supervision, must be able to perform a variety of job duties including, but not limited to:

• Makes inspection layout and first article inspection on machined parts, forgings, stampings, and sheet metal forms for use as reference guides to determine conformance to proper dimensions.
• Inspects all types of assemblies, sub-assemblies, final assemblies and installations.
• Records all inspection data and fills out all acceptance test procedures.
• Re-inspects all rework to meet requirements.
• Makes progressive and final inspection of components involving numerous precision tolerances dimension and angles that must be inspected by precision measuring instruments where no inspection jigs and/ or fixtures are available.
• Stamps or otherwise approves acceptable parts and prepares paperwork as required.
• Orders rejections and rework.
• Makes out rejection tags, inspection rework sheets, and properly records all data to quality control procedure.
• Informs supervisor of all rejections.
• Sets up and operates precision measuring instruments and gauges and all general inspection of equipment.
• Assists and instructs lower rated personnel in all phases of quality control operations.
• Performs re-inspection or other duties where work operations are essentially the same or of a less difficult nature.
• Follow all Senior policies and procedure.
• Other duties as assigned.

In addition to the above, Inspectors are to maintain an organized, clean and safe work area using safety standards and expectations while adhering to all quality practices. Senior is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Qualifications

Education and/or Experience:

• High School Diploma or General Education Degree; and 3-5 years of related experience and/ or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Additional Information

Annual Target Salary = $58,240.00

Monday - Friday 1st Shift 5:00am - 3:30pm

Joining our team will provide you with a rewarding career with a tight-knit and collaborative team. You will also enjoy a competitive compensation package that includes a market-led base salary, comprehensive benefits package along with wellness benefits, matching 401K plan and paid time off. Apply today for an opportunity to join our team!

Trade Compliance Statement Access to our facilities is restricted under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) to U.S. Persons (U.S. Citizens, lawful permanent residents, U.S. Nationals, U.S. refugees, asylees, or temporary residents under amnesty provisions ), and to properly licensed foreign persons. Applicants receiving a conditional offer of employment will be required to provide information to determine whether they are subject to these regulations and, if so, to assess their country of chargeability for export control purposes. Additionally, potential employee names will be screened against the Consolidated Screening List (maintained by the United States government) to determine eligibility to receive controlled technical data.

To ensure there is no unexpected delay to your start date with our Company and due to the potential need to obtain an export license, we would like to promptly assess whether such a license is needed to access our facility and/or systems. Such licenses can take several weeks/months to obtain from the U.S. Government. Our Trade Compliance department may reach out to you with a Licensing Assessment form, which we request you kindly complete and return as soon as possible.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. EOE M/F/D/V/VEVRAA Federal Contractor

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