QA Inspector

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Quality Assurance Inspector for a direct hire opportunity in Camarillo, CA. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented quality professional with aerospace manufacturing experience and a strong background supporting ISO 9001 and AS9100D quality management systems.

The Quality Assurance Inspector will play a key role in ensuring products, processes, and documentation meet customer specifications, regulatory requirements, and internal quality standards. This is a great opportunity to join a quality-focused manufacturing environment with a Monday-Friday schedule, supportive cross-functional teamwork, and leadership that values continuous improvement, accountability, safety, and professional growth.

Key Responsibilities
- Perform in-process and final quality inspections to confirm products meet customer, regulatory, and internal requirements.
- Monitor manufacturing processes for compliance with ISO 9001, AS9100D, and established quality procedures.
- Identify, document, and track nonconforming materials or products, including NCRs and related follow-up actions.
- Support root cause investigations, corrective actions, preventive actions, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Maintain accurate inspection records, quality documentation, reports, and related compliance files.
- Collaborate with Production, Engineering, and other departments to resolve quality issues and improve process performance.

Compensation and Benefits

- Pay: $22 to $25 per hour, depending on experience.

- Higher compensation may be considered for candidates with extensive experience.

- Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM-5:00 PM.

- Job Type: Temp-to-hire

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Additional Skills

Required Qualifications and Skills
- Perform quality inspections throughout the manufacturing process.
- Support ISO 9001 and AS9100D compliance activities.
- Document nonconformances and assist with corrective action processes.
- Work with cross-functional teams to resolve quality-related production issues.

- 2-4 years of Quality Assurance experience in a manufacturing environment.
- Aerospace manufacturing experience is required.
- Experience working in ISO 9001 and AS9100D compliant environments is required.
- Strong understanding of Quality Management Systems, inspection processes, and compliance documentation.
- Experience with nonconformance reports, corrective and preventive actions, and root cause analysis.
- Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and inspection requirements.
- Proficiency using precision measuring instruments and inspection equipment.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
- Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
- Ability to stand, walk, bend, stoop, kneel, reach, and move throughout the production floor as needed.
- Ability to lift, push, or carry up to 50 pounds occasionally.
- Ability to visually inspect products and read technical documents with a high level of accuracy.

Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- NetSuite experience.
- Experience assisting with quality procedure development, work instructions, inspection planning, or process improvement initiatives.
- Continuous improvement mindset with a strong commitment to safety, quality, professionalism, and integrity.