Senior Quality Inspector - Aerospace Composites

Rock West Composites; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% Employer Paid Medical and Dental

Annual Bonus

401K - 5% match

Employee Stocks Option Program

9/80 work schedule

8- paid Holidays

PTO: Max. 4-weeks after 5 years of em-

$2,500 tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Rock West Composites, Inc. announces a Quality Inspector opportunity at our San Diego, CA HQ. You will perform incoming, in-process, and final inspections of composite and mechanical components to ensure conformance with drawings, specs, and customer requirements.

You will document results, support nonconformance resolution, and participate in continuous improvement across aerospace, defense, space, and commercial programs. Strong measurement skills and aerospace experience are required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; technical school, college coursework, or certification in quality, manufacturing, metrology, or related discipline preferred.
• 5+ years of relevant quality inspection experience, including aerospace manufacturing or highly regulated environments.
• Experience performing receiving, in-process, final, and dimensional inspections of mechanical and/or composite components and assemblies.
• Proficient in precision measurement equipment; CMM/CMS experience strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform receiving, in-process, final, and first article inspections using applicable drawings, specifications, work instructions, and quality requirements.
• Perform visual and dimensional inspections using precision measurement equipment including calipers, micrometers, height gauges, mylars, and CMM/CMS with articulated arm and laser tracker.
• Interpret and apply engineering drawings, GD&T, and customer requirements to determine product conformity.
• Complete FAI documentation per AS9102 (Forms 1, 2, and 3) and ballooned drawings; DISCUS experience preferred.
• Accurately document inspection results, nonconformances, and final inspection records while maintaining traceability.
• Identify and communicate quality issues, support corrective actions, and participate in internal audits and continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with Quality, Operations, Engineering, Program Management, and Supply Chain to resolve issues.
• Maintain compliance with AS9100/ISO 9001 and company policies.

Education

High school diploma or GED; technical school or certification in quality/manufacturing/metrology preferred

Quality inspection

GD&T interpretation

Precision measurement

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Height gauges

Mylars

CMM/CMS; articulated arm and laser tracker

Job description

Rock West Composites, Inc. announces a Quality Inspector opportunity at our San Diego, CA HQ. You will perform incoming, in-process, and final inspections of composite and mechanical components to ensure conformance with drawings, specs, and customer requirements.

You will document results, support nonconformance resolution, and participate in continuous improvement across aerospace, defense, space, and commercial programs. Strong measurement skills and aerospace experience are required.