Aerospace Receiving Inspector — Hands-On Quality Gatekeeper

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

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with match

Medical, Dental, and FREE Vision

Paid holidays + strong PTO

Annual bonus opportunity

Flexible schedules

Casual environment

Shoe credit program

Actual career growth

Job summary

Align Aerospace in Chatsworth, CA is seeking an Experienced Inbound Receiving Inspector to elevate our quality program. You’ll be at the front line, making accept/reject decisions that impact aircraft safety and customer trust.

2–3 years of hands-on inspection experience, proficiency with precision measuring tools, and the ability to read blueprints are essential. You will work in SAP/quality systems, collaborating with warehouse, quality, and operations teams.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Inspect incoming aerospace hardware using calipers, micrometers, gauges, and comparators.
• Read and interpret blueprints and specifications (and get better at it fast).
• Verify certifications, COCs, and traceability—no shortcuts.
• Make accept/reject decisions that directly impact quality and customer trust.
• Identify nonconforming material and stop it before it moves forward.
• Work in SAP and quality systems to document everything cleanly and accurately.
• Partner with warehouse, quality, and operations teams to keep product flowing.

Skills

Inspection experience

Precision measuring tools

Blueprint reading

Attention to detail

Tools

SAP

Job description

Align Aerospace in Chatsworth, CA is seeking an Experienced Inbound Receiving Inspector to elevate our quality program. You’ll be at the front line, making accept/reject decisions that impact aircraft safety and customer trust.

2–3 years of hands-on inspection experience, proficiency with precision measuring tools, and the ability to read blueprints are essential. You will work in SAP/quality systems, collaborating with warehouse, quality, and operations teams.