Precision QC Inspector — Aerospace/Defense/Medical

Torrey Holistics; Poway (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Torrey Holistics in Poway, CA is seeking an experienced QC Inspector to support aerospace, defense, and medical-device manufacturing. This hands-on role requires reading engineering drawings, performing in-process and final inspections, and making objective accept/reject decisions using GD&T and precision measuring equipment.

You will operate CMM as needed, document results in electronic systems, and participate in First Article Inspections per AS9102.

Qualifications

• 1+ year of dimensional inspection experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Proficiency using precision measurement tools, including calipers and micrometers.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Working knowledge of GD&T symbols and tolerances.
• Comfort using digital systems for inspection data entry and record keeping.
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform in-process dimensional inspections at key manufacturing stages according to the inspection plan.
• Conduct final dimensional, visual, cosmetic, and functional inspections on completed parts.
• Inspect manufactured components against engineering drawings and customer specifications.
• Use precision measurement instruments including calipers, micrometers, height gauges, pin gauges, go/no-go gauges, depth gauges, and surface plates.
• Operate CMM equipment for complex geometries and GD&T verification when required.
• Conduct load testing on structural assemblies according to program-specific procedures when assigned.
• Accurately record measurement data in electronic quality/inspection systems.
• Complete First Article Inspections (FAI) in accordance with AS9102 when required.
• Identify and reject nonconforming product and document defects through the NCR process.
• Verify manufacturing travelers are complete and all required operations and inspections are documented.
• Verify calibration status of inspection equipment before use and report due or overdue equipment.

Skills

Dimensional inspection

Reading engineering drawings

GD&T interpretation

Precision measurement tools

Data entry / digital inspection

Attention to detail

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Height gauges

CMM operation

Go/no-go gauges

Surface plates

Job description

Torrey Holistics in Poway, CA is seeking an experienced QC Inspector to support aerospace, defense, and medical-device manufacturing. This hands-on role requires reading engineering drawings, performing in-process and final inspections, and making objective accept/reject decisions using GD&T and precision measuring equipment.

You will operate CMM as needed, document results in electronic systems, and participate in First Article Inspections per AS9102.