Aerospace Quality Inspector - In-Process

Chromalloy; Northern, San Diego (KY, CA); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

Chromalloy is seeking a Quality Control Inspector to perform in-process inspections and verify components meet engineering drawings, specifications, and regulatory requirements. You will use precision measuring tools, interpret technical documentation, and support quality and production flow throughout manufacturing.

The role emphasizes aviation safety and reliability, with opportunities to collaborate across Production, Manufacturing Engineering, and Quality teams to resolve issues and improve

Qualifications

• 1+ years Aviation, manufacturing, or quality inspection experience.
• 1+ years years of dimensional and visual inspection experience on aviation-related equipment, components, or assemblies.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, work instructions, and technical documentation.
• Proficiency using precision measuring and inspection equipment.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to product quality.
• Basic computer proficiency, including Microsoft Office applications and spreadsheet management.
• Ability to accurately document, evaluate, and communicate inspection results.
• Strong problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• FAA A&P certification is advantageous.
• Associate degree in aviation-related field is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform in-process inspections to verify products meet drawings, specifications, work instructions, and quality requirements.
• Conduct receiving, production, and shipping inspections as required.
• Utilize precision measuring and inspection equipment to evaluate product conformity.
• Interpret engineering drawings, customer specifications, sampling plans, and quality standards.
• Identify, document, and communicate nonconformances and support corrective actions.
• Verify required manufacturing, assembly, and inspection steps have been completed before work advances to the next operation.
• Ensure parts, assemblies, and documentation are accurately identified, tagged, and routed.
• Maintain inspection records, travelers, routers, and quality documentation to support traceability.
• Confirm inspection and measurement equipment is properly calibrated and suitable for use.
• Collaborate with Production, Manufacturing Engineering, and Quality teams to resolve issues and support efficient workflow.
• Recommend improvements to quality standards, inspection methods, and production processes.

Skills

Reading engineering drawings

Precision measuring

Inspection

Documentation

Teamwork

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

FAA A&P certification

Associate degree in aviation-related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Chromalloy is seeking a Quality Control Inspector to perform in-process inspections and verify components meet engineering drawings, specifications, and regulatory requirements. You will use precision measuring tools, interpret technical documentation, and support quality and production flow throughout manufacturing.

The role emphasizes aviation safety and reliability, with opportunities to collaborate across Production, Manufacturing Engineering, and Quality teams to resolve issues and improve