Quality Inspector: Precision Defense Manufacturing

American Rheinmetall; Quality (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

American Rheinmetall in California seeks a Quality Inspector to join our defense manufacturing team. You will inspect products at various production stages, record data, and verify conformance to MIL-SPEC, ISO 9001, and AS9100 requirements.

Strong GD&T skills, experience with precision tools, and documentation in QMS/ERP are essential for supporting continuous improvement and DoD compliance in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of quality assurance methods and DoD/aerospace standards (MIL-SPEC, ISO 9001, AS9100).
• Ability to read and interpret drawings, GD&T, and specs.
• Proficiency with precision measuring tools and data entry in QMS/ERP.
• Experience in manufacturing quality control, preferably in defense.
• Ability to work independently and in cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Perform in-process inspections and measurements and record results to quality requirements.
• Conduct visual inspections of painted parts to ensure customer specifications.
• Test and verify coatings processes, including paint thickness and adhesion.
• Verify paperwork and certifications are present and accurate at workstations.
• Interpret blueprints and drawings to confirm tolerances for machined components.
• Use precision inspection tools to prepare dimensional reports and validate conformance.
• Support containment activities for nonconforming items and drive corrective actions.
• Review data collection requirements based on drawings, PPAP standards, and customer models.
• Participate in measurement system analyses to support continuous improvement.

Skills

Quality assurance

GD&T

Analytical thinking

Communication

Education

HS diploma or GED

Technical training in quality control

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Gauges

CMM

Job description

American Rheinmetall in California seeks a Quality Inspector to join our defense manufacturing team. You will inspect products at various production stages, record data, and verify conformance to MIL-SPEC, ISO 9001, and AS9100 requirements.

Strong GD&T skills, experience with precision tools, and documentation in QMS/ERP are essential for supporting continuous improvement and DoD compliance in a fast-paced environment.