Quality Inspector

Wilder Systems Robots; South Gate (CA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job description

QUALITY INSPECTOR – AEROSPACE MANUFACTURING

Position:Quality Inspector
Employment Type:Full-Time
Pay Rate: Hourly, $27-$32 (based on experience)
Industry:Aerospace Manufacturing

Position Summary

We are looking for a Quality Inspectorto support inspection activities in an aerospace manufacturing environment. This position is responsible for verifying that manufactured parts meet engineering drawings, customer requirements, and applicable quality standards.

The ideal candidate has strong mechanical inspection experience and is comfortable working with aerospace drawings, precision measurement equipment, and inspection documentation.

Key Responsibilities

• Performin-process and final inspectionof aerospace components
• Inspect parts to engineering drawings, specifications, and customer requirements
• Perform dimensional inspection usingcalipers, micrometers, height gauges, indicators, pin gauges, and other precision measuring equipment
• Operate and/or programCMM equipment
• Interpret engineering drawings, GD&T, dimensions, tolerances, and inspection requirements
• Perform inspections using customer-suppliedDigital Product Definition (DPD)/3D model datasetswhen applicable
• Complete and review inspection reports and dimensional results
• SupportFirst Article Inspection (FAI)activities and AS9102 documentation
• Identify and document nonconforming product and communicate discrepancies to Quality and Manufacturing
• Verify inspection equipment is within calibration prior to use
• Maintain accurate and complete inspection records
• Support customer, AS9100, and internal quality audits as needed
• Work closely with Quality Engineering, Manufacturing, and Production to resolve inspection and quality issues

Required Qualifications

• PreviousQuality Inspector experience in aerospace or precision manufacturing
• Strong knowledge of mechanical inspection techniques
• Ability to read and interpret complex engineering drawings
• Working knowledge ofGD&T
• Experience using standard precision measuring equipment
• Experience withFARO Arm and VERISURFstrongly preferred
• CMM inspection experience preferred
• Familiarity withAS9100 and AS9102 FAI requirements
• Ability to accurately document inspection results and maintain traceability
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently

Preferred Experience

• Boeing and/or Lockheed Martin aerospace inspection experience
• DPD/model-based inspection experience
• VERISURF programming and inspection
• FARO Arm programming and operation
• CMM programming and operation
• First Article Inspection (FAI)
• Aerospace tooling and/or complex machined and formed-part inspection
• Experience working in anAS9100-certified manufacturing environment

What We’re Looking For

We are looking for someone who ishands-on, dependable, detail-oriented, and confident making inspection decisions. The right candidate should be able to review a drawing or digital dataset, determine the appropriate inspection method, accurately document the results, and communicate any discrepancies clearly to the Quality team.