Senior Quality Inspector - Aerospace & Defense

Firestorm; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 44,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity grants

Unlimited PTO

Job summary

Firestorm Labs is seeking a meticulous and dependable Senior Quality Inspector to join our growing quality team in San Diego. You will independently verify that incoming material, in-process builds, and finished aircraft conform to drawings, specifications, and workmanship standards while maintaining full traceability on all inspections.

You will perform receiving, in-process, and final inspections, support MRB/AS9102 activities, and collaborate with IPTs to drive corrective actions.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• U.S. Person under ITAR (22 CFR 120.62) required.
• 5+ years in aerospace/defense/precision manufacturing QC.
• Experience with calipers, micrometers, height gauges, torque tools.
• Ability to read drawings including GD&T and inspection criteria.
• Strong documentation and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform receiving, in-process, and final inspections on parts and aircraft.
• Verify dimensions, workmanship, torque, wiring, and markings with calibrated tools.
• Maintain inspection records with full traceability and log defects in Jira.
• Support MRB, First Article Inspection (AS9102), and supplier quality activities.
• Collaborate with IPTs and report trends for corrective actions.

Skills

Quality inspection

GD&T basics

Reading drawings

Measurement tools

Documentation

Communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Height gauges

Torque tools

Jira

ERP/MES

Job description

Firestorm Labs is seeking a meticulous and dependable Senior Quality Inspector to join our growing quality team in San Diego. You will independently verify that incoming material, in-process builds, and finished aircraft conform to drawings, specifications, and workmanship standards while maintaining full traceability on all inspections.

You will perform receiving, in-process, and final inspections, support MRB/AS9102 activities, and collaborate with IPTs to drive corrective actions.