Quality Control Inspector-Aerospace

Job Description: Quality Control (QC) Inspector Location: Hawthorne, CA Industry: Aerospace & Defense Manufacturing Salary Range: $26.00 - $32.00/hour (DOE) Position Summary: We are seeking a meticulous and highly skilled QC Inspector to join our fast-paced Aerospace & Defense precision CNC machine shop. In this role, you will serve as the primary line of defense in ensuring that high-precision machined parts and assemblies comply with strict engineering drawings, customer specifications, and strict regulatory standards. The ideal candidate will have extensive hands-on experience in a precision-machining environment, an expert understanding of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T), and the ability to operate standard metrology tools and advanced inspection equipment. Key Responsibilities Dimensional & Visual Inspection: Perform thorough Receiving, In-Process (First Article per AS9102), and Final inspections on complex machined parts, sub-assemblies, and raw materials. Precision Metrology: Utilize mechanical hand tools including digital micrometers, calipers, depth gauges, pin/plug gauges, dial indicators, bore gauges, and optical comparators. Blueprint & GD&T Interpretation: Read and flawlessly interpret complex engineering blueprints, 2D drawings, 3D CAD models, manufacturing routers, and customer purchase orders to calculate exact manufacturing tolerances. Non-Conformance Control: Identify, segregate, and tag non-conforming hardware. Generate detailed Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs) within our ERP/MRP system and assist manufacturing teams in root-cause analysis and corrective actions. Traceability & Compliance Documentation: Verify and maintain strict compliance with material certifications, processing logs, and manufacturing travelers to enforce 100% data traceability required under AS9100 / ISO 9001 guidelines. Calibration Standards: Check and monitor the calibration status of shop floor inspection tools before use to ensure ongoing data accuracy. Required Qualifications & Skills Experience: Minimum 2–5+ years of quality inspection experience explicitly inside an aerospace, military defense, or ultra-precision CNC manufacturing setting. GD&T Expertise: Robust, practical understanding of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) principles per ASME Y14.5. Quality Management Standards: Strong operational knowledge of AS9100 / ISO 9001 aerospace quality tracking standards. Math Skills: Proficient in fundamental shop mathematics, including basic geometry and trigonometry to verify machine angles. Regulatory & Security Compliance: Due to defense contracts, candidates must meet export control criteria and be "U.S. Persons" as defined by ITAR regulations (U.S. Citizen or Lawful Permanent Resident). Physical Demands: Must be able to lift up to 35 lbs, stand for extended intervals on a production shop floor, and pass routine vision/color-blindness screening if mandatory for specialized client workflows. Preferred Skills & Certifications Active certification from the American Society for Quality (ASQ), such as a Certified Quality Inspector (CQI). Hands-on CMM Programming experience utilizing PC-DMIS software. Experience documenting First Article Inspection Reports (FAIR) via digital management platforms such as Net-Inspect. Familiarity working within an Aerospace ERP/MRP system environment (e.g., ProShop or JobBoss). We will consider all qualified applicants for employment, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative Hiring Ordinance. #J-18808-Ljbffr