Senior Aerospace Quality Inspector (Contract)

Apera; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Apera is seeking a Senior Quality Inspector (Mechanical) on a contract basis to lead daily inspections across receiving, in-process, and final stages, ensuring conformance to design specifications.

The role requires experience with AS9102, FAA standards, and precision measurement tools such as CMMs, laser trackers, and surface plates; candidates should be detail-oriented and able to collaborate with engineering and manufacturing teams.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• FAA Airframe Certificate.
• 7+ years of hands-on inspection experience with basic tools like surface plates, gauges, micrometers, calipers.
• Ability to read blueprints and engineering specs including AS9102 guidance.
• Experience with MES systems such as SAP.
• Knowledge of measurement types and calibration concepts.

Responsibilities

• Execute daily inspections for receiving, in-process, and final inspections to identify defects or deviations from design specifications.
• Accurately and clearly document defects or non-conformances, and collaborate with engineering and manufacturing teams to resolve issues.
• Review completed manufacturing operations to ensure compliance with company requirements.
• Review and provide input on the establishment of an aircraft inspection plan, which may include CMMs, laser trackers, and other inspection tools.
• Assist in planning and executing company inspections, which may include FAA conformity inspections to support the certification process.
• Support the development and rollout of Advanced Product Quality Planning techniques such as PFMEAs, control plans, and SPC.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

FAA Airframe Certificate

Tools

CMMs

Laser trackers

Surface plates

Thread gauges

Pin gauges

Micrometers

Calipers

Height masters

Height gauges

SAP

Job description

Apera is seeking a Senior Quality Inspector (Mechanical) on a contract basis to lead daily inspections across receiving, in-process, and final stages, ensuring conformance to design specifications.

The role requires experience with AS9102, FAA standards, and precision measurement tools such as CMMs, laser trackers, and surface plates; candidates should be detail-oriented and able to collaborate with engineering and manufacturing teams.