Quality Specialist / Precision Inspector (1st Shift)

About Us :

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Hadrian builds software-defined high-precision component factories for the top aerospace companies in the world. We are in search of individuals with the drive to augment manufacturing, helping enable our engineers to build complex, yet elegant software as well as machinists who have a passion for pushing the trade forward.

Position Overview

Hadrian's Quality team is seeking a Machining Quality Specialist / Inspector who is a key player in upholding our commitment to product quality.

With an aggressive focus on automation and process excellence, we are looking for someone who thrives in a high-volume, high-mix inspection environment.

The Quality Specialist will be instrumental in ensuring that every aspect of our inspection process meets the highest standards of precision and efficiency.

1st shift hours : 7 : 00 am - 3 : 30 pm

Key Responsibilities

Complete Inspection Ownership : Take full responsibility for the inspection of full series of units according to the inspection plan.

Candidates should expect a mix of manual inspection, certification / paperwork review, and inspection data review (CMM reports and manual inspection completed by other employees).

Coordinate closely with source inspectors to ensure compliance and quality.

Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs) : Write comprehensive, detailed, and actionable NCRs and own verification of disposition actions (i.

e., verify that rework output is satisfactory). Provide detailed feedback to CAM and engineering teams to ensure root cause problem solving of issues flagged in inspection.

• Technician Training : Train technicians on both manual and mechanical inspection tools and processes, ensuring high levels of competency across the team.
• Technical Supervision : Oversee technicians performing manual inspections, providing hands-on support as necessary to maintain quality standards.

Note that this does not include direct management - Quality Specialists will only ensure that work output is on par with standards.

New Product Introduction (NPI) : Spearhead validation of new processes by providing deep technical feedback to CAM programming, Manufacturing Engineering, and Applications Engineering teams.

Quality Specialists will notably be expected to run prove-outs start to finish using programs generated by CMM Programmers, and then own process release to production, monitoring and calibrating approach as needed.

Minimum Qualifications

• 1 or more years of inspection experience in fast-paced manufacturing environment
• Full proficiency with all hand and mechanical inspection tools.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and understand Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T).
• Demonstrated experience in a high-volume inspection role within aerospace or another industry with stringent tolerance requirements.

Preferred Qualifications

• PC-DMIS programming experience.
• Aerospace inspection experience.
• Machining experience.
• Experience with optical measurement devices (comparator, structured light scanning, optical profilometers) is preferred.

Success Factors

• Intelligence : Find signal and prioritize in an environment with high variability.
• Autonomous : Create targeted and pragmatic goals for individual workstreams that tie to larger business outcomes.
• Fair / Predictable : Understand the importance of standardization of people and physical processes.
• Decisiveness : Drive quick decisions and action instead of remaining stuck in analytical hell.

Compensation : $30 - $40 an hour

$30 - $40 an hour

For this role, the target hourly pay range is $30 - $40 (actual range may vary based on experience).

This is the lowest to highest pay range, we reasonably and in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting.

We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range, and the range may be modified in the future. An employee's pay position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, performance, and business or organizational needs.

In addition to salary and equity, we offer :

• 100% coverage of platinum medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans for employees
• 401k
• Relocation stipend if you're moving from outside of LA
• Accrued paid time off

ITAR REQUIREMENTS :

To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), you must be a U.

S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

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