Inbound Receiving Inspector

Full-time Description: Aerospace Quality Receiving Inspector – Align Aerospace – Chatsworth, CA Ready to grow your quality career in aerospace? At Align Aerospace, Receiving Inspectors aren’t box-checkers—they’re decision-makers at the front line of quality. You are the reason bad product never makes it into the system. If you’ve got 1–3 years of real inspection experience and you’re ready to level up— this is where you do it. Join Align Aerospace as a Receiving Inspector—where your sharp eye in quality keeps aircraft safe, your voice strengthens our team, and your career takes off. Why This Role Is Awesome Most companies will keep you doing the same thing for years. We don’t. At Align, this role is a launch point into high-level quality. You’ll Get Hands-on development in aerospace inspection standards Exposure to FAIs, quality systems, and advanced inspection processes Clear path to: Final Inspector Quality Specialist (customer/supplier-facing) Audit & compliance roles and more... What You’ll Be Doing Inspect incoming aerospace hardware using calipers, micrometers, gauges, and comparators Read and interpret blueprints and specifications (and get better at it fast) Verify certifications, COCs, and traceability—no shortcuts Make accept/reject decisions that directly impact quality and customer trust Identify nonconforming material and stop it before it moves forward Work in SAP and quality systems to document everything cleanly and accurately Partner with warehouse, quality, and operations teams to keep product flowing Candidate Requirements 1–3 years of hands‑on inspection experience (aerospace, manufacturing, medical, or similar) Experience using precision measuring tools (calipers, micrometers, gauges, etc.) Ability to read or willingness to quickly improve in blueprints / drawings Strong attention to detail and confidence in your decisions Comfort working in systems (ERP, Excel, inspection logs) Preferred Experience Exposure to GD&T or aerospace standards (AS9100 / ISO) Experience reviewing certs, traceability, or quality paperwork A reputation for being the one who catches what others miss Bonus Points Experience using Net‑Inspect or other similar inspection systems Delegated source inspector credentialing SAE or similar inspection certifications. Benefits 401(k) with company match Medical, Dental, and Free Vision Paid holidays + strong PTO Annual bonus opportunity Flexible schedules (including every other Friday off) Casual environment (no lab coats—just real work) Shoe credit program Actual career growth (not just words in a job post) Work Environment Fast‑paced, high‑volume aerospace warehouse Hands‑on inspection work—not stuck behind a desk Team that values accuracy, speed, and accountability A place where your work directly impacts aircraft safety and customer trust Physical Requirements Ability to lift 30–50 lbs (with assistance when needed) Standing inspecting, and moving throughout the day Working in a non‑temperature‑controlled environment High focus—this is precision work, not guesswork Salary Salary: $23.00 plus bonus #J-18808-Ljbffr Align Aerospace