Quality Inspector

Woodward, Inc.; Santa Clarita (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Round-Peg Solutions (RPS) Limited partners with a global Aerospace & Defense organization to staff an experienced Quality Inspector at its Santa Clarita facility on a contract through December 2027. The role is 2nd shift, Monday to Friday, 3:30pm to 12:00am, and focuses on maintaining product quality and developing inspection programs.

Responsibilities include developing and optimizing CMM programs using CAD models, programming and operating CMMs and metrology equipment, interpreting GD&T from

Qualifications

• Experience programming CMMs in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong GD&T interpretation of complex drawings.
• Hands-on with precision measurement equipment.
• Familiar with FAI, MSA, and quality processes.

Responsibilities

• Develop, create and optimize CMM program using CAD models to ensure accurate and efficient inspection processes.
• Program and operate Coordinate Measuring Machines (CMMs) and specialist metrology equipment.
• Interpret complex engineering drawings and apply GD&T principles.
• Carry out First Article Inspections (FAI), Gage R&R studies and process capability assessments.
• Investigate dimensional non-conformances, identify root causes and recommend effective corrective actions.
• Support New Product Introduction (NPI) activities, working closely with engineering teams to establish robust inspection methods.
• Collaborate with suppliers to enhance measurement processes, inspection techniques and overall product quality.

Skills

CMM programming

metrology

precision inspection

GD&T

FAI

Gage R&R

process capability

NPI support

root cause

Tools

CMMs

metrology equipment

CAD models

Job description

Are you an experienced Quality Inspector / CMM Programmer with a strong background in precision engineering and inspection?

We’ve partnered with a global, multi-billion-dollar Aerospace & Defense organization that is seeking an experienced Quality Inspector to join its state-of-the-art facility in Santa Clarita, on a contract until December 2027

In this role, you’ll be responsible for maintaining product quality, developing and refining inspection programs, and supporting new product introduction activities. This is an excellent opportunity for a technically skilled individual who enjoys hands-on engineering, tackling complex challenges and collaborating with engineering and manufacturing teams to drive quality and process improvements.

2nd Shift Monday - Friday 3:30pm - 12:0pm

Responsibilities of the Quality Inspector

• Develop, create and optimize CMM program using CAD models to ensure accurate and efficient inspection processes.
• Program and operate Coordinate Measuring Machines (CMMs) and specialist metrology equipment.
• Interpret complex engineering drawings and apply Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T) principles.
• Carry out First Article Inspections (FAI), Gage R&R studies and process capability assessments.
• Investigate dimensional non-conformances, identify root causes and recommend effective corrective actions.
• Support New Product Introduction (NPI) activities, working closely with engineering teams to establish robust inspection methods.
• Collaborate with suppliers to enhance measurement processes, inspection techniques and overall product quality.

Requirements for the Quality Inspector

• Proven experience in CMM programming, metrology or precision inspection within a manufacturing environment.
• understanding of GD&T principles and the ability to interpret complex engineering drawings.
• Hands‑on experience using precision measurement equipment and specialist inspection tools.
• Knowledge of First Article Inspection, Measurement System Analysis and established quality assurance processes.

The Successful Quality Inspector will have the chance to become part of a worldwide aerospace manufacturing company enjoying full support of the organization.