Precision Paint Inspector - Quality & Compliance

American Rheinmetall; Quality (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

American Rheinmetall seeks a dedicated quality inspector to ensure product conformity across multiple stages of production. You will perform in-process and visual inspections, verify coatings and paints, and document results in the QMS.

Your work supports DoD standards and AS9100 compliance while collaborating with engineering and manufacturing teams. The role requires interpreting blueprints, using precision tools, and maintaining traceable records.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of quality assurance methods and defense/aerospace standards (MIL-SPEC, ISO 9001, AS9100).
• Ability to interpret drawings, GD&T, and blueprints for tolerances and specifications.
• Proficient with precision measuring tools (calipers, micrometers, gauges, CMM).
• Experience with documentation in QMS and ERP systems.
• Experience with RCA, CAPA, and SPC processes.

Responsibilities

• Perform in-process inspections and record results to quality requirements.
• Conduct visual inspections of painted parts to customer specs.
• Test painting and coating processes for thickness, adhesion, pH, and other metrics.
• Review paperwork and certifications at workstations for compliance.
• Interpret drawings to confirm specifications and tolerances.
• Generate dimensional reports and ensure conformance to requirements.
• Support containment when nonconformances are found and drive improvements.

Skills

Quality inspection

GD&T

CMM tools

DoD compliance

Root cause analysis

Education

High school diploma

Quality control training

Tools

CMM

Calipers

Micrometers

Gauges

Job description

American Rheinmetall seeks a dedicated quality inspector to ensure product conformity across multiple stages of production. You will perform in-process and visual inspections, verify coatings and paints, and document results in the QMS.

Your work supports DoD standards and AS9100 compliance while collaborating with engineering and manufacturing teams. The role requires interpreting blueprints, using precision tools, and maintaining traceable records.