Quality Inspector

Karman Space & Defense; Huntington Beach (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

Life and AD&D insurance

Short- and long-term disability

Job summary

Karman Space & Defense in Huntington Beach is seeking a Quality Inspector to ensure materials and products meet specifications throughout production. The role focuses on inspection, data documentation, and maintaining calibration of measurement equipment within our aerospace-focused facilities.

Ideal candidates have 1–2 years QA experience in aerospace/defense, experience with CMM, and the ability to use height gauges and calipers. This is a full-time, on-site position with competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of Quality Inspector experience.
• Aerospace, space, or defense industry experience.
• Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM) experience.
• Ability to use and calibrate height gauges and calipers.
• Knowledge of algebra and geometry.
• Knowledge of ISO 9001 and AS9100 standards.
• Strong problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Conducts analyses of in-process and finished goods, raw materials, and environmental samples.
• Interprets test results against specifications and control limits.
• Performs visual inspections of finished and unfinished products.
• Calibrates, validates, and maintains laboratory and measurement equipment.
• Participates in out-of-specification and failure investigations with corrective actions.
• Receives and inspects raw materials and reports questionable results.
• Maintains laboratory cleanliness and safety standards.
• Identifies quality issues and recommends solutions.

Skills

Attention to detail

Quality control

Problem solving

Measurement tools experience

Tools

CMM

Job description

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Quality Inspector

Full Time Huntington Beach, Huntington Beach, CA, US

3 days ago Requisition ID: 3963

Salary Range: $20.00 To $27.00 Hourly

Karman Space & Defense is a leader in the rapid design, development, and production of critical, next-generation system solutions that align with the U.S. Department of War and its allies' core mission priorities, and meet the accelerating demand for access to space. Building on nearly 50 years of success, we deliver Payload & Protection Systems, Aero/Hydrodynamic Interstage Systems, and Propulsion & Launch Systems to more than 80 prime contractors supporting over 130 space and defense programs.

This role is part of our Hypersonics and Strategic Missile Defense business, which designs, develops, and delivers highly dependable missile systems for hypersonic and strategic missile defense missions. We provide integrated, mission-ready hardware that brings together multiple technologies into unified systems engineered to perform in demanding operational environments. Our tip-to-tail capabilities include payload protection and deployment systems, propulsion systems, aerodynamic interstage systems, separation systems, missile subsystems, shroud systems, launch systems, and payload integration solutions.

The Quality Inspector I helps ensure products and materials meet established specifications and industry requirements throughout the production process. This role performs inspections and analyses, evaluates test results, maintains quality documentation and measurement equipment, and identifies quality issues to support consistent, compliant production.

Responsibilities

Conducts routine and non-routine analyses of in-process materials, raw materials, environmental samples, finished goods, or stability samples.

Interprets test results, compares outcomes against specifications and control limits, and recommends next steps.

Performs visual inspections of finished and unfinished products.

Completes documentation supporting testing procedures, including data forms, equipment logbooks, and inventory records.

Calibrates, validates, and maintains laboratory and measurement equipment.

Participates in out-of-specification and failure investigations and recommends corrective actions.

Supplies quality control data needed for regulatory or compliance submissions.

Receives and inspects raw materials and reports questionable results.

Maintains laboratory cleanliness and adherence to safety standards.

Identifies quality issues and recommends solutions.

Required Qualifications

1-2 years of Quality Inspector experience.

Aerospace, space, or defense industry experience.

Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM) experience.

Ability to use and calibrate measurement tools such as height gauges and calipers.

Knowledge of basic mathematics, including algebra and geometry.

Broad understanding of engineering principles.

Knowledge of International Organization for Standardization (ISO) 9001 and Aerospace Standard 9100 (AS9100) standards.

Strong problem-solving abilities.

Physical Requirements

Constant standing, walking, or sitting for at least 8 hours.

Occasional pushing, pulling, lifting, or carrying up to 50 pounds, minimum 35 pounds.

Prolonged periods of repetitive movement.

Constant holding, grasping, turning, or using the hands.

Occasional overhead, shoulder-level, and below-shoulder reaching.

The essential functions of this position must be performed with or without reasonable accommodation.

This position requires U.S. person status under U.S. export control laws, including U.S. citizens and nationals, lawful permanent residents, refugees, and asylees.

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Health Savings Account (HSA) with company contribution

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

Company-paid life and AD&D insurance

Short- and long-term disability coverage

Karman Space and Defense is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.