Quality Inspector - 2nd shift

Karman Space & Defense; Huntington Beach (CA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Company Paid Life Insurance

401(k) Retirement Savings Plan

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Paid Holidays

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Karman Space & Defense is hiring a Quality Inspector for 2nd shift (4:00pm - 12:30am) in Huntington Beach, CA. You will review, verify, and inspect precision products and documentation, ensuring conformance to ISO 9001 & AS9100 and government regulations.

Join a team-focused environment with growth in aerospace and defense systems. Strong communication and hands-on inspection skills are essential, along with knowledge of measurement tools such as height gauges and calipers.

Qualifications

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Strong problem-solving abilities.
• Knowledge of basic mathematics including algebra and geometry.
• Broad understanding of engineering principles.
• Experience with measurement tools like height gauges and calipers.
• Familiarity with ISO 9000 and AS9100 standards.
• 1-2 years of experience preferred; aerospace background is a plus.
• Experience with composite and metallic structures is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Conduct routine and non-routine analyses of in-process materials, raw materials, environmental samples, finished goods, or stability samples.
• Interpret test results, compare them to established specifications and control limits, and make recommendations on data release.
• Perform visual inspections of finished and unfinished products.
• Complete documentation needed to support testing procedures; including data capture forms, equipment logbooks, or inventory forms.
• Calibrate, validate, or maintain laboratory equipment.
• Participate in out-of-specification and failure investigations and recommend corrective actions.
• Supply quality control data necessary for regulatory submissions.
• Receive and inspect raw materials.
• Investigate or report questionable test results.
• Ensure that lab cleanliness and safety standards are maintained.
• Identify quality problems and recommend solutions.
• Perform other duties as requested by the quality control manager.

Skills

Strong communicator

Analytical thinker

Mathematics proficiency

Engineering principles

Measurement tools

ISO 9001 AS9100 knowledge

Aerospace background (plus)

Composites/metals experience (plus)

Tools

Height gauges

Calipers

Job description

Summary

As a strong communicator and skilled hands‑on Quality Inspector, you will be a team-oriented individual who will review, verify, analyze, inspect and evaluate the precision and accuracy of internal and externally supplied products, designs, documentation, procedures and practices. Along with inspecting finished and unfinished products, we must abide by Karman’s quality systems, programs, policies, procedures and controls ensuring that products conform to established company international (ISO 9001 & AS9100), government regulation standards, and agency guidelines.

Summary

As a strong communicator and skilled hands‑on Quality Inspector, you will be a team-oriented individual who will review, verify, analyze, inspect and evaluate the precision and accuracy of internal and externally supplied products, designs, documentation, procedures and practices. Along with inspecting finished and unfinished products, we must abide by Karman’s quality systems, programs, policies, procedures and controls ensuring that products conform to established company international (ISO 9001 & AS9100), government regulation standards, and agency guidelines.

About Us

Karman Space & Defense provides concept-to-production solutions for mission-critical systems on spacecraft, launch vehicles, missiles, hypersonics, and integrated defense systems. We believe that solving the industry’s most complex and mission-critical challenges requires relentless determination and a willingness to push the boundaries of possibility. Karman Space & Defense brings to bear unparalleled production capabilities, unmatched engineering expertise, and unflinching analysis to render the impossible, possible.

Compensation & Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement*

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Conduct routine and non-routine analyses of in-process materials, raw materials, environmental samples, finished goods, or stability samples.
• Interpret test results, compare them to established specifications and control limits, and make recommendations on appropriateness of data for release.
• Perform visual inspections of finished and unfinished products.
• Complete documentation needed to support testing procedures; including data capture forms, equipment logbooks, or inventory forms.
• Calibrate, validate, or maintain laboratory equipment.
• Participate in out-of-specification and failure investigations and recommend corrective actions.
• Supply quality control data necessary for regulatory submissions.
• Receive and inspect raw materials.
• Investigate or report questionable test results.
• Ensure that lab cleanliness and safety standards are maintained.
• Identify quality problems and recommend solutions.
• Perform other duties as requested by the quality control manager.
• Other duties as assigned

Education & Experience

• Excellent oral and written comprehension.
• Great problem-solving abilities.
• Knowledge of basic mathematics that include algebra and geometry.
• A broad understanding of engineering principles.
• Knowledge of using and calibrating measurement tools such as height gages and calipers.
• Well versed in ISO: 9000 and AS9100.
• 1-2 years of experience preferred.
• Aerospace background is a plus.
• Experience with composite and metallic structures is a plus.
• Ability to read, speak and write in English.

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

No travel required for this position.

This role is for 2nd shift, 4:00pm - 12:30am

Shift Differential

+ $1.00

Physical Requirements

• Constant standing/walking/sitting for at least 8 hours.
• Occasional pushing, pulling, lifting or carrying up to 50 lbs, minimum 35 lbs.
• Sufficient hand, arm, and finger dexterity to operate a computer keyboard and other office equipment.
• Clarity of vision at approximately 20 inches or less. Corrective lenses may be worn to fulfill requirement.
• Prolonged periods of repetitive movement are required.
• Constant holding, grasping, turning, or otherwise working with the hand(s).
• Occasional extending of arms to reach overhead, at shoulder level and below shoulder level.

Itar Requirements

To conform to U.S. Government export regulations , certain positions may require applicants to be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C.

• 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C.
• 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here .

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities. The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.

Karman is committed to equal employment opportunity. We will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any legally recognized basis (“protected class”) including but not limited to race; color; religion; genetic information; national origin; sex; pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; age; disability; citizenship status; uniform servicemember status; or any other protected class under federal, state, or local law. Our management is dedicated to ensuring the fulfillment of this policy with respect to hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, termination, recruitment advertising, pay, and other forms of compensation, training, and general treatment during employment.

M-F 4:00pm - 12:30am