Aerospace Quality Inspector III: Precision & Compliance

Howmet Aerospace; Fullerton (CA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance (medical)

401k matching

Paid holidays and vacation

Job summary

Howmet Aerospace is seeking a Quality Assurance Inspector III to ensure precision-machined aerospace parts meet strict standards and customer specs. The role emphasizes safety, compliance, and reliability in aerospace manufacturing.

You will perform in-process inspections, verify setups, and review material certifications while maintaining traceability and documenting nonconformances for CAPA actions. A strong background in GD&T and CMM use is preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 5+ years in machining inspection in manufacturing (aerospace preferred).
• 1+ years using precision measurement equipment (calipers, micrometers, dial indicators, height gauges, surface plates, optical comparators, thread gauges, plug gauges, surface roughness testers).

Responsibilities

• Inspect machined components using precision tools and verify dimensions against drawings.
• Read and interpret complex aerospace drawings (GD&T per ASME Y14.5).
• Ensure compliance with AS9100, NADCAP, FAA requirements; maintain traceability records.

Skills

Attention to detail

Reading blueprints

Quality assurance

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

CMM

Height gauges

Optical comparators

Job description

Howmet Aerospace is seeking a Quality Assurance Inspector III to ensure precision-machined aerospace parts meet strict standards and customer specs. The role emphasizes safety, compliance, and reliability in aerospace manufacturing.

You will perform in-process inspections, verify setups, and review material certifications while maintaining traceability and documenting nonconformances for CAPA actions. A strong background in GD&T and CMM use is preferred.