Metrology & Inspection Technician (2nd shift)

Divergent; Torrance (CA); On-site; USD 31,684 - 44,083; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equal Opportunity Employer

Job summary

A technology company in Torrance is seeking a Quality Inspector to support inspection activities, ensuring parts meet engineering specifications. The role involves using advanced metrology scanners and software to acquire and process data. Candidates should have 1-2 years of relevant experience and strong communication skills. This position offers competitive hourly rates and is essential for maintaining high quality standards in production.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience in a Quality inspector role.
• Ability to read and understand engineering drawings.
• Team-oriented mindset with high attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Use metrology Scanners to acquire geometrical scan data.
• Process raw scan data and export files using 3D software.
• Conduct receiving and final inspections to ensure conformance.

Skills

Attention to detail

Verbal communication

Problem-solving

Education

Associate degree in a technical field

Tools

FARO Scanner

PolyWorks Software

MetraSCAN

Job description

Divergent is a technology company that has architected, invented, built, and commercialized an end-to-end factory system called the Divergent Adaptive Production System (DAPS) that comprehensively uses machine learning to optimally engineer, additively manufacture, and flexibly assemble complex integrated vehicle structures and subsystems.

Products created using DAPS are superior in performance, lower in cost, rapidly customizable to meet mission and customer-specific requirements, faster to market, and scalable on demand to high volume production. Divergent is a qualified Tier 1 supplier to global automotive OEMs, and Divergent is now expanding to support mission critical needs in the Aerospace and Defense sector.

Join us to be a part of this transformative journey, where your impact will shape the future of technology and production.

Shifts:
1st: Mon-Fri / 6 AM-2:30 PM OR 2nd: Mon-Fri / 2:30 PM to 11 PM

Purpose

This role is a key contributor to inspection activities, supporting complex measurements, training peers, and upholding high-quality standards within the inspection team. You deliver accurate metrology data and inspection reports to ensure parts are compliant with engineering specifications.

The Role

• Use metrology Scanners, such FARO, Romer, Creaform C-Track, MetraSCAN, GOM ScanBox, to acquire geometrical scan data.
• Process raw scan data, remove noise, and export files using comprehensive 3D metrology software such as PolyWorks & Zeiss.
• Create and maintain inspection files, interpret results, and produce complete, accurate inspection reports.
• Conduct receiving, in-process, and final inspections to ensure conformance to the requirements.
• Perform inspections utilizing engineering drawings, standard procedures, calibrated manual gages/tools, and various inspection methods.
• Record and maintain accurate data including inspection results, non-conformance reports (NCRs), and other quality documentation.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve quality issues and implement corrective/preventive actions.
• Assist Leadership with other various inspections and inspection-related tasks.
• Keep the Metrology Lab clean, organized, and safe following 5S principles.

Basic Qualifications

• Ability to lawfully access information and technology that is subject to US export controls
• At minimum 1 to 2 year of experience in a Quality inspector role in an aerospace, automotive, or other relevant production environment
• Ability to read and understand engineering drawings, including knowledge of GD&T
• Ability to lift parts up to 50lb and operate scanning arms for extended periods.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Team-oriented mindset with high attention to detail.
• Ability to analyze and solve complex problems

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate or higher degree in a technical field or equivalent work experience
• Background interfacing with Quality, Engineering, and Production teams
• Experience in regulated or high-performance manufacturing environments
• Occasionally exposure to noise, machinery, welding, machining, hot surfaces, and airborne particles.
• Requires frequent standing, walking, bending, reaching, and handling of precision tools and materials.
• Must lift up to 40 lbs. independently and 50 lbs. with assistance.
• May involve crouching, climbing, confined spaces, or work at heights.
• PPE (including but not limited to safety glasses, hearing protection, gloves, respirators as needed) and company uniform are required.
• May occasionally require extended or weekend hours to meet production deadlines.

Compensation

At Divergent, our pay range is based on the level of the job. For this role, we will consider candidates at levels TCH 02 - TCH 03 as evaluated through our interview process.

• TCH 02: $23.00 - $32.00/hour
• TCH 03: $26.00 - $35.00/hour

Divergent is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected characteristic.