Aerospace Receiving Inspector: Gatekeeper of Quality

Align Aerospace LLC; West Chatsworth (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Medical, Dental, Vision

Paid holidays and PTO

Annual bonus opportunity

Flexible schedules

Casual environment

Shoe program

Career growth

Job summary

Align Aerospace LLC in Chatsworth, CA is seeking an Experienced Inbound Receiving Inspector. You will act as a front‑line quality decision‑maker, inspecting incoming aerospace hardware and ensuring traceability and certifications are met.

Grow into higher‑level quality roles within a fast-paced aerospace environment. You’ll work with calipers, micrometers, gauges, and SAP to document results, with a focus on accuracy, speed, and safety of aircraft components.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years of hands‑on inspection experience (aerospace, manufacturing, medical, or similar)
• Experience using precision measuring tools (calipers, micrometers, gauges, etc.)
• Ability to read or willingness to quickly improve in blueprints / drawings
• Strong attention to detail and confidence in your decisions
• Comfort working in systems (ERP, Excel, inspection logs)

Responsibilities

• Inspect incoming aerospace hardware using precision tools.
• Read and interpret blueprints and specifications.
• Verify certifications, COCs, and traceability—no shortcuts.
• Make accept/reject decisions that impact quality and customer trust.
• Identify nonconforming material and stop it from moving forward.
• Work in SAP and quality systems to document everything clearly.
• Partner with warehouse, quality, and operations teams to keep product flowing.

Skills

Inspection experience

Precision tools

Blueprint reading

Quality mindset

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Gauges

Comparators

Job description

Align Aerospace LLC in Chatsworth, CA is seeking an Experienced Inbound Receiving Inspector. You will act as a front‑line quality decision‑maker, inspecting incoming aerospace hardware and ensuring traceability and certifications are met.

Grow into higher‑level quality roles within a fast-paced aerospace environment. You’ll work with calipers, micrometers, gauges, and SAP to document results, with a focus on accuracy, speed, and safety of aircraft components.