Quality Inspector 1

NextDeavor; Simi Valley (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, vision and dental benefits (on

Paid sick leave

Optional 401k plan (excludes employer

Potential for extended or permanent FT

Job summary

NextDeavor is seeking a Quality Inspector I in Simi Valley, CA to perform routine visual and mechanical inspections of aerospace components and assemblies. You will support the QA team, auditors, and production stakeholders to maintain AS9100/ISO compliance on a 4/10 schedule.

Responsibilities include documenting inspections, preparing reports, participating in audits, and following detailed QA procedures. A high school diploma and 1–2 years of inspection experience are required; bilingual

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• 1–2 years of relevant inspection or quality experience.
• Experience using gauges, calipers, torque ranges, filler gauges, lead partition gauges, and micrometers.
• Knowledge of ISO 9001 and aerospace quality standards such as AS9100.
• Experience completing First Article Inspections (FAI) per AS9102.
• Ability to follow detailed job instructions and apply a systematic QA approach.
• Skilled at measuring and using test equipment and interpreting blueprints, drawings, and parts lists.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Effective oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine visual inspection of soldered connections and mechanical inspections of electronic and electro-mechanical assemblies and subassemblies.
• Apply inspector process knowledge and standard procedures to execute routine tasks and acceptance/rejection reporting.
• Prepare documentation for inspected and tested items and participate in corrective action follow-ups.
• Implement and maintain technical quality assurance procedures.
• Inspect wires and sensors using ring gauges, calipers, torque ranges, micrometers, and other measurement tools.
• Support and participate in internal audits and AS9100/ISO compliance activities.
• Maintain regular, consistent, and punctual attendance; be available for variable schedules, nights, weekends, or additional hours as necessary.

Skills

Attention to detail

Reading blueprints

Communication

Bilingual English/Spanish

Documentation & reporting

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Ring gauges

Torque ranges

Filler gauges

Lead partition gauges

Job description

### Benefits You'll LoveNextDeavor offers health, vision and dental benefits for contract employeesPaid sick leave eligibility is contingent on state of residenceOptional 401k Plan (excludes employer match)Opportunity to get your foot in the door at a well-established corporation, with potential for extended or permanent full-time employment### Become a Key Player as a Quality Inspector 1You will perform routine visual and mechanical inspections to ensure components and assemblies meet aerospace quality standards. Your work directly supports the QA team, auditors, and production stakeholders to maintain AS9100/ISO compliance. This is an onsite role on a 4/10 schedule (Monday–Thursday, 5:00am–3:30pm) working primarily first shift.### Here's How You'll Make an Impact on the Team- Perform routine visual inspection of soldered connections and mechanical inspections of electronic and electro-mechanical assemblies and subassemblies- Apply inspector process knowledge and standard procedures to execute routine tasks and acceptance/rejection reporting- Prepare documentation for inspected and tested items and participate in corrective action follow-ups- Implement and maintain technical quality assurance procedures- Inspect wires and sensors using ring gauges, calipers, torque ranges, micrometers, and other measurement tools- Support and participate in internal audits and AS9100/ISO compliance activities- Maintain regular, consistent, and punctual attendance; be available for variable schedules, nights, weekends, or additional hours as necessary### Here's What You'll Need to Be Successful in This Role- High school diploma- 1–2 years of relevant inspection or quality experience- Experience using gauges, calipers, torque ranges, filler gauges, lead partition gauges, and micrometers- Knowledge of ISO 9001 and aerospace quality standards such as AS9100- Experience completing First Article Inspections (FAI) in accordance with AS9102- Ability to follow detailed job instructions and apply a systematic quality assurance approach- Skilled at measuring and using test equipment and interpreting blueprints, drawings, and parts lists- Proficient computer skills in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)- Effective oral and written communication skills### Here's What Else Might Help You Out- Experience with a wide range of inspection tools (height gauges, pin and block gauges, V-blocks, surface inspection tables, comparators)- Experience creating First Article Inspection Reports to customer-specific requirements- Experience performing internal audits and recording results- Knowledge of GD&T per ASME Y14.5- Bilingual fluency in English and Spanish### Pay Range$18.14 - $22.68/hour### Ready to Make Your Mark?This role may fill quickly. Submit your resume to be considered.