Quality Inspector- Aerospace

Express Employment Professionals - LAX; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Express Employment Professionals - LAX in Hawthorne, CA is seeking a meticulous Quality Control Inspector to ensure high-precision machined parts meet GD&T and aerospace standards. This full-time, non-exempt role requires hands-on inspection in an ultra-precision CNC shop and accuracy with metrology tools.

You will perform Receiving, In-Process, and Final inspections, interpret blueprints, and support NCRs and traceability under AS9100 / ISO 9001. Knowledge of PC-DMIS and Net-Inspect is a plus.

Qualifications

• 2–5+ years of quality inspection experience in aerospace, military defense, or ultra-precision CNC manufacturing.
• Robust understanding of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) per ASME Y14.5.
• Strong knowledge of AS9100 / ISO 9001 aerospace quality tracking standards.
• Proficient in basic shop mathematics, geometry and trigonometry to verify angles.
• Due to defense contracts, must meet export control criteria and be a U.S. Person under ITAR.
• Must lift up to 35 lbs, stand long periods on a production shop floor.

Responsibilities

• Dimensional & Visual Inspection: Receiving, In-Process, and Final inspections on complex parts.
• Precision Metrology: Use micrometers, calipers, gauges, dial indicators, bore gauges, optical comparators.
• Blueprint & GD&T Interpretation: Read complex drawings and CAD models to determine tolerances.
• Non-Conformance Control: Create NCRs and assist root-cause analysis with manufacturing teams.
• Traceability & Compliance: Verify material certifications and maintain data traceability per AS9100/ISO 9001.
• Calibration Standards: Monitor calibration status of inspection tools before use.

Skills

Quality inspection

GD&T expertise

AS9100 / ISO 9001 knowledge

Metrology tools handling

Math skills

Regulatory compliance (ITAR)

Tools

PC-DMIS

Net-Inspect

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

Quality Control (QC) Inspector

Location: Hawthorne, CA

Industry: Aerospace & Defense Manufacturing

Position Type: Full-Time, Non-Exempt (Hourly)

Reports To: Quality Manager

Salary Range: $26.00 - $32.00/hour (DOE)

Position Summary: We are seeking a meticulous and highly skilled QC Inspector to join our fast-paced Aerospace & Defense precision CNC machine shop. In this role, you will serve as the primary line of defense in ensuring that high-precision machined parts and assemblies comply with strict engineering drawings, customer specifications, and strict regulatory standards.

The ideal candidate will have extensive hands‑on experience in a precision‑machining environment, an expert understanding of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T), and the ability to operate standard metrology tools and advanced inspection equipment.

Key Responsibilities

• Dimensional & Visual Inspection: Perform thorough Receiving, In-Process (First Article per AS9102), and Final inspections on complex machined parts, sub-assemblies, and raw materials
• Precision Metrology: Utilize mechanical hand tools including digital micrometers, calipers, depth gauges, pin/plug gauges, dial indicators, bore gauges, and optical comparators
• Blueprint & GD&T Interpretation: Read and flawlessly interpret complex engineering blueprints, 2D drawings, 3D CAD models, manufacturing routers, and customer purchase orders to calculate exact manufacturing tolerances
• Non-Conformance Control: Identify, segregate, and tag non-conforming hardware. Generate detailed Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs) within our ERP/MRP system and assist manufacturing teams in root-cause analysis and corrective actions
• Traceability & Compliance Documentation: Verify and maintain strict compliance with material certifications, processing logs, and manufacturing travelers to enforce 100% data traceability required under AS9100 / ISO 9001 guidelines
• Calibration Standards: Check and monitor the calibration status of shop floor inspection tools before use to ensure ongoing data accuracy

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Experience: Minimum 2–5+ years of quality inspection experience explicitly inside an aerospace, military defense, or ultra-precision CNC manufacturing setting
• GD&T Expertise: Robust, practical understanding of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) principles per ASME Y14.5
• Quality Management Standards: Strong operational knowledge of AS9100 / ISO 9001 aerospace quality tracking standards
• Math Skills: Proficient in fundamental shop mathematics, including basic geometry and trigonometry to verify machine angles
• Regulatory & Security Compliance: Due to defense contracts, candidates must meet export control criteria and be "U.S. Persons" as defined by ITAR regulations (U.S. Citizen or Lawful Permanent Resident)
• Physical Demands: Must be able to lift up to 35 lbs, stand for extended intervals on a production shop floor, and pass routine vision/color-blindness screening if mandatory for specialized client workflows

Preferred Skills & Certifications

• Active certification from the American Society for Quality (ASQ), such as a Certified Quality Inspector (CQI)
• Hands‑on CMM Programming experience utilizing PC-DMIS software
• Experience documenting First Article Inspection Reports (FAIR) via digital management platforms such as Net-InspectFamiliarity working within an Aerospace ERP/MRP system environment (e.g., ProShop or JobBoss)

We will consider all qualified applicants for employment, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative Hiring Ordinance.