Mechanical Quality Inspector (2nd Shift)

Axillon Aerospace; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 27,689 - 41,465; Full time

Job summary

Axillon Aerospace is hiring a Quality Inspector in San Diego, California, responsible for inspecting various components and ensuring compliance with quality standards. Ideal candidates will have 2-5 years of experience, a high school diploma or equivalent, and skills in quality assurance procedures. The position offers a pay range of $20.10/hour to $30.10/hour based on experience and qualifications, and requires regular attendance with possible variable hours.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of relevant experience is required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct quality control inspections on products and components to ensure compliance.
• Analyze statistical data to confirm compliance with standards.
• Perform visual inspections of soldered connections and mechanical assemblies.
• Prepare and complete documentation for reporting quality inspections.
• Acceptance/rejection of inspected items and identify quality concerns.
• Conduct internal audits and follow-ups on corrective actions.

Skills

Ability to follow established job instructions and procedures with minimal supervision

Systematic QA approach

Skilled at measuring and using test equipment

Capable of following instructions and applying processes

Interpreting engineering drawings and diagrams

Proficient computer skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Vocational training or apprenticeships

Job description

AXILLON AEROSPACE is a leading provider of complex, highly engineered composite and polymer solutions for demanding commercial and defense applications. Comprised of six, purpose-built centers of excellence throughout the USA and Mexico, each strategically focused on serving specific markets across aerospace engines and airframes, as well as munitions, radomes, antennas and fuel containment.

Job Summary

The Quality Inspector inspects a range of components, parts and/or products for the area assigned as prescribed by all applicable specifications and quality assurance instructions. Identifies moderately difficult quality issues in design, process or other inefficiencies to meet quality requirements.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Conducts examinations and quality control inspections on products, materials and components at various stages of the production process to ensure compliance with established quality and reliability standards.
• Participates in analysis statistical data from processes to either confirm compliance with established standards or identify deviations from standards.
• Performs visual inspections of soldered connections, mechanical inspections of electronic and electro‑mechanical assemblies and subassemblies.
• Prepares and completes all necessary documentation for reporting.
• Acceptance/rejection of inspected and/or tested items.
• Identifies design, process or other inefficiencies and reports quality concerns and issues.
• Performs routine quality inspections on engineering designs, assemblies, piece parts, final assemblies and tooling.
• Conducts internal audits and corrective action follow‑ups.
• Other responsibilities as assigned.
• Regular, consistent and punctual attendance is required. May need to work nights and weekends, variable schedule(s) and additional hours as necessary.

Job Specifications

Education

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• A Secondary Certificate combination of relevant education and work experience that will allow successful performance of job expectations.

Certifications

• Vocational training, apprenticeships, or the equivalent experience in related field.

Experience

• 2-5 years of relevant experience.

Skills

• Ability to follow established job instructions and procedures with minimal supervision.
• Able to apply a systematic QA approach while using existing procedures to solve a range of technical issues.
• Skilled at measuring and using test equipment as prescribed by job assignment.
• Capable of following instructions and applying processes and procedures to standard routine tasks.
• Must be able to interpret and follow written and verbal instructions, including engineering drawings, charts, diagrams, and sketches.
• Proficient computer skills.
• Please note that the salary range information is only applicable for California. Compensation is based on a variety of factors, candidate experience, qualifications, location as well as market and business considerations. Pay Range: $20.10/hour- $30.10/hour.

Axillon is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Axillon is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job related reasons regardless of race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, gender identity, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by law. This position is subject to meeting export compliance eligibility requirements.

This position requires use of information which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). All applicants must be U.S. persons within the meaning of ITAR. ITAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), Political Asylee, or Refugee.

(“Minority / Female / Disability / Veteran / VEVRAA Federal Contractor”)