Aerospace Quality Inspector - Precision Measurement Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

Ready to ensure precision where it matters most? Join an established aerospace manufacturer where your inspection expertise directly impacts flight safety and mission success. This isn't just quality control—it's aerospace excellence with a 4x10 schedule.

Company Description

Our client is a well-established 62+ year aerospace fittings manufacturer in Covina, CA, known for their close-knit culture, employee longevity, and aggressive 5-7 year growth plan backed by significant capital investment. They specialize in high-precision hydraulic and pneumatic system components for critical aerospace applications.

Role Impact

As a Quality Inspector, you'll be the final checkpoint ensuring every aerospace fitting meets exacting dimensional specifications before it reaches the aircraft. Your measurements and inspections protect both product integrity and aviation safety while supporting the company's production expansion goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform dimensional inspections using precision hand tools including micrometers, calipers, gages, optical comparators, height gages, and drop indicators to verify aerospace component specifications
• Read and interpret complex blueprints with aerospace standards (AS, MS, NAS, NSA) and work instructions to ensure dimensional accuracy
• Monitor production operations in real-time to identify non-conformances and recommend immediate corrective adjustments
• Conduct First Article Inspections independently to validate new setups and production runs meet engineering requirements
• Communicate inspection findings clearly to machinists, supervisors, and production personnel to maintain quality flow
• Support calibration protocols for inspection equipment to ensure measurement accuracy and compliance with aerospace quality standards
• Document inspection results and maintain quality records in accordance with ISO 9001 and AS9100 requirements
• Reject non-conforming products and materials that fail to meet specifications, protecting downstream operations

Qualifications

Required

Preferred

Benefits & Value Proposition

Compensation : Market competitive based on experience

Work-Life Balance :

Comprehensive Benefits :

Why This Opportunity Stands Out :

Culture

Join a close-knit quality team where craftsmanship is valued and your technical expertise makes an immediate impact. The Operations Manager genuinely cares about team success and creates an environment where precision and attention to detail are celebrated. Long employee tenures reflect the supportive, family-oriented atmosphere.

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