Quality Inspector

Teledyne; Rancho Cordova (CA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) match

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Stable work environment

Job summary

Teledyne Microwave Solutions in Rancho Cordova, CA seeks a Battery of Quality Inspectors to protect performance of mission‑critical technologies. You will inspect materials, builds, and finished products, interpret drawings, document findings, and report nonconformities to maintain high reliability for defense platforms.

Qualified candidates have 10+ years in quality inspection, reading drawings, and using calipers/micrometers/gauges, with a technical associate degree or certificate.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and specifications (required).
• Proficient in using calipers, micrometers, and gauges (required).
• Knowledge of mechanical and/or electrical inspection methods (required).
• Strong attention to detail and documentation skills (required).
• Vocational certificate or Associate degree in a technical field (required).
• 10+ years of quality inspection experience in manufacturing (required).
• Experience in aerospace, defense, or high‑reliability manufacturing (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Inspect incoming materials, in-process builds, and finished products for compliance with specifications.
• Perform mechanical, electrical, and visual inspections using precision measurement tools.
• Interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and inspection plans.
• Identify, document, and report nonconforming materials or processes.
• Prepare inspection, rejection, and first article reports.
• Communicate inspection results and recommend corrective actions.
• Support quality audits and supplier inspections.
• Enter inspection and test data into quality systems.
• Apply acceptance or rejection identification as required.
• Help reduce rework, downtime, and quality escapes.

Skills

Reading drawings

Inspection tools

Mechanical inspection

Electrical inspection

Documentation

Technical certificate

Experience 10+ yrs

Education

Technical certificate or Associate degree

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Gauges

Job description

US - Rancho Cordova, CA (TDY)

Full time

REQ37038

Job Description

Your role in the company

You play a critical role in protecting the performance and reliability of mission‑critical technologies used across electronic warfare, radar, and advanced communications systems. As part of Teledyne Microwave Solutions—a global leader in high‑power microwave and radio frequency technologies—you help ensure our products meet the highest quality standards demanded by the U.S. and allied defense platforms worldwide. Your expertise directly supports operational readiness, customer trust, and long‑term product excellence.

What you’ll do

• Inspect incoming materials, in‑process builds, and finished products for compliance with specifications

• Perform mechanical, electrical, and visual inspections using precision measurement tools

• Interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and inspection plans

• Identify, document, and report nonconforming materials or processes

• Prepare inspection, rejection, and first article reports

• Communicate inspection results and recommend corrective actions

• Support quality audits and supplier inspections

• Enter inspection and test data into quality systems

• Apply acceptance or rejection identification as required

• Help reduce rework, downtime, and quality escapes

What you need

• Strong ability to read and interpret technical drawings and specifications – required

• Experience using inspection tools such as calipers, micrometers, and gauges – required

• Knowledge of mechanical and/or electrical inspection methods – required

• High attention to detail and strong documentation skills – required

• Vocational certificate or Associate degree in a technical field – required

• 10+ years of quality inspection experience in a manufacturing environment – required

• Experience in aerospace, defense, or high‑reliability manufacturing – preferred

• Proficiency with computerized quality or data entry systems – preferred

What we offer

• Competitive pay and comprehensive health benefits

• 401(k) with company match and retirement programs

• Paid time off and holidays

• Professional development and tuition assistance

• Stable work environment supporting mission‑critical technology

Salary Range:

$44,500.00-$59,300.000

The anticipated salary range listed for this role is only an estimate. Actual compensation for successful candidates is carefully determined based on several factors including, but not limited to, location, local regulations (such as minimum wage), education/training, work experience, key skills, and type of position.

Teledyne and all of our employees are committed to conducting business with the highest ethical standards. We require all employees to comply with all applicable laws, regulations, rules and regulatory orders. Our reputation for honesty, integrity and high ethics is as important to us as our reputation for making innovative sensing solutions.

Teledyne is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age, or any other characteristic or non-merit based factor made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws.

Teledyne is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Employment may be subject to export control regulations and background screening.

You may not realize it, but Teledyne enables many of the products and services you use every day.

Teledyne provides enabling technologies to sense, transmit and analyze information for industrial growth markets, including aerospace and defense, factory automation, air and water quality environmental monitoring, electronics design and development, oceanographic research, energy, medical imaging and pharmaceutical research.