Quality Inspector- Santa Ana

Appone; Santa Ana (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Applied Aerospace & Defense is seeking a Quality Inspector to perform dimensional and mechanical inspections across a diversified aerospace components lineup. You will prepare build packages and ensure conformance to customer and internal requirements, supporting shipments to customers.

The role requires FAI experience, GD&T knowledge, and the ability to read complex drawings. You will work with measurement tools, maintain documentation, and uphold safe, organized work areas in a dynamic

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years inspection experience in Aviation / Aerospace industry.
• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Knowledge of AS9102 and preparing FAI's.
• Must read and write in English.
• Ability to read blueprints, GD&T per ANSI/ASME Y14.5.
• Experience with measuring tools and QC documentation.
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes (machining, heat treat, welding, NDT).
• Proficient with Microsoft Excel and Word.
• Background check and drug screen required.

Responsibilities

• Perform First Article Inspections (FAI) and create inspection reports per AS9102.
• Perform receiving, in-process and final inspections per drawings and specs.
• Balloon drawings when needed.
• Document nonconforming materials.
• Review PO and specification requirements from suppliers.
• Read and interpret complex drawings and tolerances per GD&T.
• Perform mechanical measurements of aerospace components.
• Review customer and supplier PO requirements.

Skills

Inspection experience

AS9102 knowledge

Blueprint reading

GD&T understanding

Manufacturing processes

English reading/writing

Quality documentation

Education

High school diploma or GED

QA certification (ASQ/FAA/DQR)

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Dial indicators

Height gages

Optical comparators

CMM inspections

Job description

About the Organization Applied Aerospace & Defense (Applied) is a premier provider of advanced design, engineering, and vertically integrated manufacturing solutions for leading and next-generation space and defense technology companies. Applied builds complex hardware for extreme operating environments and is focused on three core markets: Space and Launch Systems, Defense Aviation and Airborne Systems, and C5ISR and Precision Strike Systems. With decades of space and defense manufacturing heritage, Applied combines deep material science and IP-enabled process expertise with the ability to enable rapid prototyping, enhance new product development, and responsively scale production. Across its nationwide infrastructure of advanced manufacturing facilities, Applied continuously supports a balanced mix of next-generation technology and platform development, large scale production programs, and aftermarket sustainment for enduring platforms.

EOE Statement Applied Aerospace and Defense is an equal opportunity employer.

Description

Quality Inspector

Pay Rate: $25 - $30 per hour

Role Summary/Purpose

This Quality Inspector is responsible for performing Dimensional and Mechanical Inspection, required testing and preparing the build packages for shipments to our customers for a diversified line of Aerospace components and assemblies in accordance with customer and internal requirements.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform First Article Inspections (FAI's) and creating inspection reports (component details and top assembly) in accordance with AS9102
• Perform receiving, in process and final inspections in accordance with specified drawing and specification requirements.
• Ability to balloon drawings
• Familiar with reporting and documenting nonconforming materials
• Ability to review internal documentation requirements, material and process certifications against applicable purchase order and specification requirements received from outside suppliers
• Ability to read and understand complex engineering drawings, specifications, models, geometric dimensioning (GD&T), and tolerances per ANSI/ASME Y 14.5 and other customer requirements.
• Ability to perform mechanical measurement for verifying the compliance of complex machined, formed, cast, forged, and assembled aircraft structures.
• Experience with reviewing customer and supplier purchase order requirements.
• Familiar with working with manufacturing documentation such as router, travelers or work orders, bill of materials and receivers.
• Knowledge or experience inspecting aerospace products with special processes (e.g., anodizing, chem film, passivation, dry film lube, heat treating, penetrant and radiography, etc.)
• Comply to company process and procedures, including maintaining a clean and safe working area
• Performs other duties as required.

Required Skills/Experience

• Minimum 2 years inspection experience in Aviation / Aerospace industry experience
• High school diploma or GED equivalent
• Knowledge of AS9102 and preparing component details and top assembly FAI's
• Must read and write in English language
• Ability to read blue prints, interpreting technical data, industry specifications, material specifications, and customer specification requirements
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes and controls such as machining, heat treat, welding, NDT.
• Ability to utilize various measuring tools such as but not limited to calipers, micrometers, dial indicators, depth gages, optical comparators, and height gages
• Computer skills- Microsoft Excel and Word
• Must be able to pass a background check, drug screening and basic visual acuity exam (near vision 20/30 or better in at least one eye, natural or corrected).

Desired Qualifications

• Familiar with MRP and industry quality systems
• Other measuring equipment such as laser tracker and romer arm.
• Ability to work independently or with minimal supervision and in a team environment.
• Capable of multi-tasking with sufficient ease to meet multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Demonstrate effective problem-solving, judgment, and good analytical skills
• Strong interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills

• Certified inspector (DQR Flight Safety, DSQR, ASQ or FAA)
• Familiar with use of customer portal to submit FAI, and interfacing with customer and government source inspector
• Familiar with CMM inspection reports and data
• Experience with lean methodologies such as 5S, 5 whys and A3 etc.
• Microsoft office suite

Additional Eligibility Qualifications

The Company will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. U.S. Citizenship or Permanent Residence (Green Card) is required. We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job opening.

Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a background investigation and drug screen.

Physical Requirements (Lifting, Walking, Bending, Stooping kneeling etc)

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, walk, talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 15 pounds.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those what an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

PCX Aerosystems is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. We consider applicants without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability, genetic information, marital or veteran status, or any other category protected by federal, state or local law.

Position Requirements

Shift First

Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time

Location Applied Aerospace & Defense, Santa Ana

Category Quality-Santa Ana

Req Number QUA-26-00020

Position Quality Inspector- Santa Ana

Close Date

Post Internal Days 0

Number of Openings 1

Exempt/Non-Exempt Non-Exempt

Hiring Manager(s)

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