Aerospace Dimensional Quality Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

Aerospace Dimensional Quality Specialist

Compensation: $32/hr – $40+/hr DOE

Employment: Direct hire opportunity for the right candidate

Location: Garden Grove, CA

Schedule: Monday–Friday, 7:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

A day in this role

You’ll start your day setting up a portable CMM and verifying gauges. From there, you’ll move between in‑process checkpoints and final release, using Verisurf to collect and evaluate dimensional data on precision machined aerospace parts. You’ll compare results to engineering drawings and customer requirements, apply GD&T principles, and capture objective evidence that aligns with ISO expectations. When production needs an extra hand, you won’t hesitate to jump in on basic machine operations to keep work flowing.

Core responsibilities

• Conduct in‑process and final part inspections to aerospace standards
• Operate a portable coordinate measuring machine (CMM) and analyze results in Verisurf
• Verify conformance to engineering drawings, GD&T callouts, and customer specifications
• Record and maintain quality data consistent with ISO requirements
• Interpret blueprints and technical documentation to guide inspection plans

What you bring

• 2+ years of inspection experience within an aerospace manufacturing setting
• Hands‑on Verisurf proficiency for dimensional verification
• Experience with CMMs and common portable metrology tools
• Deep working knowledge of GD&T and blueprint interpretation
• Flexibility to assist with machine operation when staffing is tight

Proficiencies we value

• GD&T application
• Comprehensive quality inspection background
• AS9102 first article knowledge
• Expert blueprint reading
• CMM operation
• Familiarity with machine shop environments

Tools and technologies

• Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM), including portable systems
• Precision measurement gauges
• Calipers and micrometers
• Verisurf software