Precision QC Inspector - Defense & Aerospace

Teledyne Technologies Inc.; Torrance (CA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Teledyne Reynolds, part of Teledyne Defense Electronics, seeks a skilled inspector to perform receiving, in-process, and final inspections, ensuring conformance to drawings and specifications in a high‑reliability environment.

Role requires 2+ years hands-on inspection, GD&T knowledge, and proficiency with calipers, micrometers, and CMM tools. Candidates should be able to lift 25 lbs and communicate clearly with teams and customers in a defense/aerospace context.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum 2 years of hands-on inspection experience.
• Ability to read and interpret drawings and schematics.
• Knowledge of GD&T per ASME Y14.5.
• Experience inspecting molded plastic, rubber, ceramic, connector, and cable assemblies.
• Proficient with calipers, micrometers, pin gages, height gages, and optical measurement.
• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs.
• Computer literate. Proficient in Microsoft Office and email.
• Ability to scan documents and upload them to web portals.
• Detail oriented and organized.
• Clear verbal and written communication.
• Willing to learn new skills and take on new challenges.
• Preferred: Defense or aerospace experience.
• Preferred: Ability to use PC‑DMIS and Hexagon CMM.
• Preferred: Familiarity with TipQA.
• Preferred: AS9102 FAI and AS9100 familiarity.

Responsibilities

• Performs Receiving Inspection by confirming specifications; conducting visual and measurement tests; segregating and tagging nonconforming material; initiating NCRs.
• Performs In-Process Inspection by confirming specifications; conducting visual and measurement tests; communicating required adjustments to the production supervisor.
• Performs Final Inspection by confirming specifications; conducting visual and measurement tests; verifying rework against the approved disposition.
• Documents inspection results by completing reports and logs; inputting data into the quality database.
• Keeps measurement equipment operating by following operating instructions; verifying calibration status before use; reporting out-of-cal or damaged equipment.
• Interacts with customer and Government source inspectors by supporting source inspections and customer visits; preparing records and product as directed by the program manager.
• Scans inspection paperwork by uploading it to the relevant portals.
• Performs other responsibilities as assigned by management.

Skills

Attention to detail

Reading drawings

Communication

Basic computer literacy

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

PC‑DMIS

Hexagon CMM

Calipers

Micrometers

Height gauges

Optical measurement

Job description

Teledyne Reynolds, part of Teledyne Defense Electronics, seeks a skilled inspector to perform receiving, in-process, and final inspections, ensuring conformance to drawings and specifications in a high‑reliability environment.

Role requires 2+ years hands-on inspection, GD&T knowledge, and proficiency with calipers, micrometers, and CMM tools. Candidates should be able to lift 25 lbs and communicate clearly with teams and customers in a defense/aerospace context.