Quality Inspector

Leoforce; El Cajon (CA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Great pay

Room for career growth

Excellent culture

Job summary

Leoforce is seeking a skilled Quality Inspector for a permanent manufacturing role in El Cajon, California. You’ll perform incoming, in-process, and final inspections, verify drawings, GD&T, and customer requirements, and help ensure components meet exacting standards.

Join a team focused on continuous improvement, Lean principles, and ISO 9001 alignment. Candidates should bring 5+ years of experience, strong measurement skills, and a collaborative problem-solving mindset.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in manufacturing quality inspection or related role.
• Strong measurement tool proficiency and GD&T knowledge.
• Experience reading blueprints and ensuring conformance.

Responsibilities

• Perform incoming, in-process, and final inspections per drawings and specs.
• Use micrometers, calipers, height gauges, CMM to inspect components.
• Read blueprints and GD&T to evaluate dimensional accuracy.
• Prepare inspection reports and records, support ISO 9001 requirements.
• Identify nonconforming materials and coordinate corrective actions.
• Support root cause analysis and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Maintain accurate inspection records and communicate quality concerns.

Skills

Quality inspection

5+ years experience

Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing

Education

Technical education or apprenticeship

Tools

Micrometers

Calipers

Height gauges

CMM

Job description

Experience: Mid Level

Salary: $27 - $33 per hour

Job Details

Take your precision inspection expertise to the next level in a permanent manufacturing role where quality drives every decision. You’ll help ensure manufactured components meet exacting standards, partner with production and engineering teams, and turn inspection findings into meaningful improvements. This is an opportunity for an experienced quality professional who enjoys solving problems, protecting product integrity, and making a measurable impact on manufacturing performance.

Employment Type: Permanent

Industry: Manufacturing

Experience Required: 5+ years in manufacturing quality inspection or a closely related role

Responsibilities

• Perform incoming, in-process, and final product inspections to verify compliance with engineering drawings, specifications, and customer requirements.
• Use micrometers, calipers, height gauges, coordinate measuring machines (CMM), and equivalent precision measurement equipment to inspect manufactured components.
• Read and interpret blueprints, technical drawings, and Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) requirements to evaluate dimensional accuracy and mechanical conformity.
• Conduct First Article Inspections and prepare accurate inspection reports, measurement records, and supporting documentation.
• Identify, document, and communicate nonconforming materials or products, working with relevant teams to support containment and corrective action.
• Apply effective inspection techniques and quality control practices to maintain consistent product quality throughout production.
• Support ISO 9001 quality management system requirements through accurate recordkeeping, procedural compliance, and audit participation.
• Collaborate with manufacturing, engineering, and quality teams on root cause analysis, process improvement, and defect prevention.
• Contribute to Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives that reduce waste, improve inspection efficiency, and strengthen manufacturing performance.
• Verify inspection equipment calibration status before use and report equipment issues or measurement discrepancies.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in manufacturing quality inspection, mechanical inspection, quality control, or an equivalent role.
• Hands-on proficiency with micrometers, calipers, height gauges, CMM equipment, or equivalent precision measurement tools and systems.
• Strong blueprint reading skills and practical knowledge of GD&T, dimensional inspection, and mechanical inspection requirements.
• Experience conducting First Article Inspections and incoming, in-process, and final product inspections.
• Demonstrated understanding of inspection techniques, quality management practices, and ISO 9001 requirements.
• Experience supporting Lean Manufacturing, continuous improvement, root cause analysis, and process improvement activities.
• Ability to maintain clear, accurate inspection records, interpret measurement results, and communicate quality concerns effectively.
• Excellent attention to detail, sound problem-solving skills, and a collaborative approach to maintaining high manufacturing standards.
• Technical education, apprenticeship training, or equivalent practical experience in manufacturing, engineering technology, metrology, or a related field.

A bit about us:

We are an Aerospace company looking to hire a Quality Inspector to our growing team!

Why join us?

• Great pay!
• Room for career growth!
• Excellent culture!