Senior Quality Inspector - Aerospace & Defense

Teledyne Technologies Incorporated; Rancho Cordova (CA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Stable work environment

Job summary

Teledyne Technologies Incorporated seeks a skilled Quality Inspector in California to protect the performance and reliability of mission‑critical electronics and defense systems. You will inspect incoming materials, in‑process builds, and finished products, interpret drawings, and report nonconformities to support readiness and product excellence.

This role requires attention to detail, ability to use calipers, micrometers, gauges, and documentation skills, plus a vocational certificate or

Qualifications

• Must be able to read and interpret technical drawings and specifications.
• Experience using inspection tools such as calipers, micrometers, and gauges.
• Knowledge of mechanical and/or electrical inspection methods.
• High attention to detail and strong documentation skills.
• Vocational certificate or Associate degree in a technical field.
• 10+ years of quality inspection experience in a manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Inspect incoming materials, in‑process builds, and finished products for compliance with specifications.
• Perform mechanical, electrical, and visual inspections using precision measurement tools.
• Interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and inspection plans.
• Identify, document, and report nonconforming materials or processes.
• Prepare inspection, rejection, and first article reports.
• Communicate inspection results and recommend corrective actions.
• Support quality audits and supplier inspections.
• Enter inspection and test data into quality systems.
• Apply acceptance or rejection identification as required.
• Help reduce rework, downtime, and quality escapes.

Skills

Read technical drawings

Interpret specifications

Documentation skills

Attention to detail

Education

Vocational certificate/Associate degree in technical field

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Gauges

Job description

Teledyne Technologies Incorporated seeks a skilled Quality Inspector in California to protect the performance and reliability of mission‑critical electronics and defense systems. You will inspect incoming materials, in‑process builds, and finished products, interpret drawings, and report nonconformities to support readiness and product excellence.

This role requires attention to detail, ability to use calipers, micrometers, gauges, and documentation skills, plus a vocational certificate or