Quality Control Inspector-Aerospace

Express Employment Professionals - LAX; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Express Employment Professionals - LAX is seeking a meticulous QC Inspector in Hawthorne, CA to ensure high-precision machined parts meet engineering drawings and AS9100/ISO 9001 standards.

The role requires 2–5+ years in aerospace inspection, expertise in GD&T, and hands-on use of metrology tools (PC-DMIS, Net-Inspect). ITAR compliance and ability to work on the production floor are essential.

Qualifications

• 2–5+ years of quality inspection experience in aerospace/defense/ultra-precision CNC environments.
• Strong GD&T understanding per ASME Y14.5.

Responsibilities

• Dimensional & Visual Inspection: Receiving, In-Process (First Article per AS9102), and Final inspections on complex parts and materials.
• Precision Metrology: Use calipers, micrometers, depth gauges, bore gauges, dial indicators, and optical comparators.
• GD&T interpretation: Read blueprints, 2D drawings, 3D CAD models, routers and orders to determine tolerances.
• Non-Conformance: Identify and tag non-conforming hardware; generate NCRs in ERP/MRP and support root-cause analysis.
• Traceability & Compliance: Verify material certifications, processing logs, and travelers for AS9100/ISO 9001 traceability.
• Calibration: Monitor calibration status of inspection tools prior to use.

Skills

GD&T

AS9100/ISO 9001

Math skills

ITAR compliance

Attention to detail

Education

CQI (ASQ) certification

Tools

PC-DMIS

Net-Inspect

ProShop

JobBoss

Calipers

Digital micrometers

Job description

Job Description: Quality Control (QC) Inspector

Location: Hawthorne, CA

Industry: Aerospace & Defense Manufacturing

Salary Range: $26.00 - $32.00/hour (DOE)

Position Summary: We are seeking a meticulous and highly skilled QC Inspector to join our 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.

Key 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.

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Experience: Minimum 2–5+ years of quality inspection experience explicitly inside an aerospace, military defense, or ultra-precision CNC manufacturing setting.
• 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.

Preferred Skills & Certifications

• Active certification from the American Society for Quality (ASQ), such as a Certified Quality Inspector (CQI).
• Hands-on CMM Programming experience utilizing PC-DMIS software.
• Experience documenting First Article Inspection Reports (FAIR) via digital management platforms such as Net-Inspect.
• Familiarity working within an Aerospace ERP/MRP system environment (e.g., ProShop or JobBoss).

We will consider all qualified applicants for employment, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative Hiring Ordinance.