Aviation Quality Inspector: Dimensional & First Article

Pathway Group; Huntington Beach (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Pathway Group in Huntington Beach, CA is seeking a detail-oriented inspector to interpret engineering data, read drawings and specifications, and perform visual and dimensional inspections on aviation parts from receiving to first article.

The role requires competence with calipers, micrometers, height gauges and dial indicators, and the ability to write clear nonconformance reports and participate in corrective actions; some travel to supplier sites may be required.

Qualifications

• Interpret engineering data such as drawings and specifications.
• Competent in using measuring equipment such as calipers, micrometers, height gauges and indicators.
• Perform visual and dimensional inspections.
• Perform inspections at receiving, in-process, final, and first article stages.
• Write inspection and nonconformance reports.
• Understand tolerances and geometrical/positional tolerances.
• Travel to support suppliers or auditing inspections.
• Review supplier certifications for conformance to requirements.
• Data collection for statistical analysis.
• Education: High School Diploma required; ASQ/Associate degree desired.

Responsibilities

• Interpret engineering data such as drawings and specifications.
• Use measuring equipment to inspect parts.
• Perform visual and dimensional inspections across stages (receiving, in-process, final, first article).
• Ensure parts meet visual and cosmetic standards.
• Write inspection and nonconformance reports and participate in corrective actions.
• Review supplier certifications for conformance.
• Collect data for statistical analysis and interpret tolerances.

Skills

Attention to detail

Written communication

Root cause analysis

Education

High School Diploma

ASQ Certification/Associate degree

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Height gauges

Dial indicators

Job description

Pathway Group in Huntington Beach, CA is seeking a detail-oriented inspector to interpret engineering data, read drawings and specifications, and perform visual and dimensional inspections on aviation parts from receiving to first article.

The role requires competence with calipers, micrometers, height gauges and dial indicators, and the ability to write clear nonconformance reports and participate in corrective actions; some travel to supplier sites may be required.