Aerospace Quality Inspector — Precision & Compliance

K2Spacecorporation; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity

Benefits package

Paid time off

Job summary

K2 Space is seeking a quality inspector to perform detailed incoming inspections of aerospace hardware and production materials. You will verify conformance to drawings, specs, and certifications, maintaining traceability across ERP/MES/QMS in a fast-paced production environment.

The role requires 3+ years in aerospace or regulated manufacturing, strong blueprint reading and GD&T, and proficiency with precision measurement tools.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of quality inspection experience in aerospace or similar regulated manufacturing.
• Strong blueprint reading and GD&T fundamentals.
• Proficiency with precision measurement equipment and techniques.
• Familiarity with ERP/MES systems for tracking inspection results.
• Knowledge of ITAR compliance requirements.

Responsibilities

• Perform detailed incoming inspection of mechanical parts, electronic assemblies, harnesses, flight hardware, and other production material.
• Verify hardware against drawings, purchase requirements (QC), specifications, certifications, and applicable quality requirements.
• Perform dimensional inspection using calipers, micrometers, height gauges, pin gauges, thread gauges, and other precision inspection equipment.
• Review supplier documentation including certificates of conformance, material certifications, inspection reports, and FAIR documentation.
• Record inspection results and maintain hardware traceability within ERP, MES, and QMS.
• Identify, document, and initiate nonconformance records for discrepant hardware.
• Work directly with Supply Chain, Production, Design and Manufacturing Engineering to quickly disposition inspection issues.
• Support containment activities and supplier escape investigations.
• Help identify opportunities to simplify inspection plans and improve receiving inspection throughput.
• Support in-process and final inspection activities as production priorities require.

Skills

Blueprint reading

GD&T fundamentals

Independent decision-making

Strong inspection judgment

Tools

Precision measuring equipment

ERP/MES systems

Calipers & micrometers

ESD handling procedures

Job description

K2 Space is seeking a quality inspector to perform detailed incoming inspections of aerospace hardware and production materials. You will verify conformance to drawings, specs, and certifications, maintaining traceability across ERP/MES/QMS in a fast-paced production environment.

The role requires 3+ years in aerospace or regulated manufacturing, strong blueprint reading and GD&T, and proficiency with precision measurement tools.