Quality Inspector – Aerospace/Defense, First Article Focus

Machina Labs

California

On-site

USD 33,000 - 40,000

Full time

48 hours ago
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Vision Insurance
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Job summary

Machina Labs is seeking a detail-oriented Quality Inspector to support production of high-precision, flight-critical components. You will perform receiving, in-process, first article, and final inspections to ensure parts meet engineering specifications and quality standards.

Work with manufacturing, engineering, and quality teams to uphold product integrity, support production readiness, and drive continuous improvement across robotic manufacturing processes.

Qualifications

  • Reading engineering drawings and GD&T on routine parts.
  • Experience with inspection documentation and data entry systems (MES/ERP).
  • Hands-on experience with precision measurement tools.
  • Must meet ITAR requirements.

Responsibilities

  • Perform receiving, in-process, and final inspection on sheet metal, formed, and welded hardware, plus machined parts.
  • Interpret drawings, blueprints, and GD&T to verify conformance.
  • Use micrometers, calipers, height gauges, and surface finish comparators.
  • Assist with FAIRs and NCR documentation.
  • Maintain inspection records in MES system and support root cause analysis.

Skills

Reading drawings
GD&T (ASME Y14.5)
Precision measurement tools
MES/ERP data entry
Nonconformance documentation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

CMM (portable)
Laser scanning equipment

Job description

Machina Labs is seeking a detail-oriented Quality Inspector to support production of high-precision, flight-critical components. You will perform receiving, in-process, first article, and final inspections to ensure parts meet engineering specifications and quality standards.

Work with manufacturing, engineering, and quality teams to uphold product integrity, support production readiness, and drive continuous improvement across robotic manufacturing processes.

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