QA Inspector II (Night Shift)

Avantus Aerospace, Inc.; Santa Clarita, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Avantus Aerospace, Inc. in Santa Clarita, CA is seeking a Quality Inspector to perform inspections throughout the manufacturing process and finalize part inspections before shipment.

You will analyze specifications, purchase orders, drawings, and BOMs to ensure conformance for precision 3- and 5-axis parts and sheet metal assemblies. The role requires experience with aerospace suppliers and proficiency with inspection methods and metrology tools.

Qualifications

• Experience performing inspections on precision machined components.
• Familiarity with AS9102 FAI and net-inspect processes.
• Ability to read blueprints and interpret tolerances per ANSI Y14.5M.

Responsibilities

• Follow Instructions and procedures.
• Read blueprints and interpret features per ANSI Y14.5M.
• Translate dimensions from blueprints using shop math.
• Interpret standards and specifications accurately.
• Use inspection tools (micrometer, calipers, profilometer) and surface plates.
• Assess geometric features (roughness, concentricity, flatness, runout, perpendicularity, parallelism).
• Review rejection documentation (tags, purge/hold forms).
• Perform a First Article Detail and Assembly per AS9102.
• Execute Net-Inspect AS9102 FAI’s.
• Conduct Receiving, Warehouse Releases, Grading, Peel Testing, OP, Shipping and Final Inspections.
• Meet productivity targets and perform additional duties as needed.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Inspection methods

Dimensional measurement

AS9102 FAI

Gauges & metrology

Tools

Micrometer

Caliper

Profilometer

Surface plate

Surface roughness tester

ANSI Y14.5M

Job description

Quality Inspector is responsible for performing inspections of parts throughout the manufacturing process and perform the final inspection of parts prior to shipment to the customer. This role is required to analyze specifications including written statements of work, purchase orders, part/assembly models, drawings, parts lists, bills of material, layouts, etc. and verify all required documentation has been properly interpreted and applied to the part production process. This role requires proven experience using a variety of inspection methods to determine part conformity for precision machined 3 & 5 axis components, sheet metal parts and assemblies. Experienced working with Spirit Aerospace, Boeing Defense, Lockheed, Northrop, Collins Aerospace, and other major aerospace suppliers. This role works closely with the Lamsco production and engineering teams.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

• Follow Instructions and procedures.
• Read blueprints and correctly interpret its features following dimensioning and tolerance ANSI Y14.5M guidelines.
• Translate dimensions from blueprints using shop math.
• Read correctly and interpret Standard and specifications.
• Uses basic inspection equipment (Micrometer, caliper, Test indicator, surface plate, etc.) and a surface roughness tester (profilometer).
• Works with common geometric features used in blueprints and provide application knowledge of how to inspect for each (Roughness concentricity, flatness runout, perpendicularity, and parallelism).
• Read and correctly interpret rejection documentation (rejection tags, purge and hold form etc.)
• Perform a First Article Detail and Assembly accordance with form AS9102.
• Process Net-Inspect AS9102 FAI’s.
• Perform Receiving Inspection, Warehouse Releases, Grading, Peel Testing, OP, Shipping Inspection & Final Inspection duties.
• Meets productivity goals related to your department workload.
• Additional Duties, as assigned.

Requirements:

Any combination of education and experience providing the required skill and knowledge for successful job performance will be considered. Typical qualifications would be:

• To perform this job successfully and individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
• The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Working Conditions:

• Normal office environment
• High volume of public contact
• Work may include periods of high volume and tight deadlines

We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.