Quality Control Inspector

Employbridge; Hawthorne (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Job summary

EmployBridge is seeking a QC Inspector for a fast-paced Aerospace & Defense CNC shop. You will perform receiving, in-process, and final inspections, interpret GD&T on blueprints, and ensure traceability and regulatory compliance.

The role requires 2–5+ years in aerospace inspection, hands-on metrology, and knowledge of AS9100 / ISO 9001. You will work with calibration checks and NCRs to support root-cause actions.

Qualifications

• 2–5+ years in aerospace/defense quality inspection
• Strong GD&T knowledge per ASME Y14.5
• Experience with AS9100 / ISO 9001 quality standards
• Proficient in basic shop mathematics (geometry & trigonometry)
• ITAR compliance: U.S. Persons (U.S. Citizen or LPR)
• Must be able to lift up to 35 lbs and pass vision screening if required

Responsibilities

• Perform Receiving, In-Process (First Article per AS9102), and Final inspections on complex machined parts and assemblies
• Utilize mechanical hand tools and metrology equipment (micrometers, calipers, dial indicators, gauges)
• Read and interpret complex blueprints, 2D drawings, 3D CAD models and manufacturing docs
• Identify, segregate, and document non-conforming hardware with NCRs in ERP/MRP
• Maintain 100% data traceability with material certifications and travel logs
• Check calibration status of inspection tools to ensure data accuracy

Skills

GD&T expertise

Dimensional inspection

Metrology tools handling

Blueprint interpretation

Regulatory compliance ITAR

Tools

Digital calipers

Micrometers

Depth gauges

Dial indicators

Bore gauges

Optical comparators

Job description

We are seeking a highly skilled QC Inspector to join our clients fast-paced Aerospace & Defense precision CNC machine shop. In this role, you will serve as the primary line of defense in ensuring that high-precision machined parts and assemblies comply with strict engineering drawings, customer specifications, and strict regulatory standards.

The ideal candidate will have extensive hands-on experience in a precision-machining environment, an expert understanding of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T), and the ability to operate standard metrology tools and advanced inspection equipment adhering to AS9100/ISO 9001 guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Dimensional & Visual Inspection: Perform thorough Receiving, In-Process (First Article per AS9102), and Final inspections on complex machined parts, sub-assemblies, and raw materials
• Precision Metrology: Utilize mechanical hand tools including digital micrometers, calipers, depth gauges, pin/plug gauges, dial indicators, bore gauges, and optical comparators
• Blueprint & GD&T Interpretation: Read and flawlessly interpret complex engineering blueprints, 2D drawings, 3D CAD models, manufacturing routers, and customer purchase orders to calculate exact manufacturing tolerances
• Non-Conformance Control: Identify, segregate, and tag non-conforming hardware. Generate detailed Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs) within our ERP/MRP system and assist manufacturing teams in root-cause analysis and corrective actions
• Traceability & Compliance Documentation: Verify and maintain strict compliance with material certifications, processing logs, and manufacturing travelers to enforce 100% data traceability required under AS9100 / ISO 9001 guidelines
• Calibration Standards: Check and monitor the calibration status of shop floor inspection tools before use to ensure ongoing data accuracy

Qualifications

• Experience: Minimum 2–5+ years of quality inspection experience explicitly inside an aerospace, military defense, or ultra-precision CNC manufacturing settings
• GD&T Expertise: Robust, practical understanding of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) principles per ASME Y14.5
• Quality Management Standards: Strong operational knowledge of AS9100 / ISO 9001 aerospace quality tracking standards
• Math Skills: Proficient in fundamental shop mathematics, including basic geometry and trigonometry to verify machine angles
• Regulatory & Security Compliance: Due to defense contracts, candidates must meet export control criteria and be "U.S. Persons" as defined by ITAR regulations (U.S. Citizen or Lawful Permanent Resident)
• Physical Demands: Must be able to lift up to 35 lbs, stand for extended intervals on a production shop floor, and pass routine vision/color-blindness screening if mandatory for specialized client workflows
• Company-Paid Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance