Quality Assurance Inspector

Elevant Recruiting•Torrance, CA

About The Position

The Quality Inspector Level II performs inspections at various stages of manufacturing to ensure aerospace components and assemblies meet customer, company, and industry quality standards. The role identifies and communicates quality issues, maintains inspection records, and supports compliance with the company’s Quality Management System (QMS). The inspector examines incoming materials, in-process components, and finished products, including first article inspections, using precision measuring equipment to verify dimensions, tolerances, and conformance to engineering drawings and specifications. The role also verifies and supports calibration of measuring and testing equipment, documents inspection results, collaborates with Quality, Engineering, and Production teams to address quality concerns, and contributes to corrective actions and continuous improvement. The position uses Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications to record and analyze inspection data and generate reports, while maintaining compliance with applicable safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements. The company is a precision manufacturer of tight-tolerance parts for the medical and aerospace industries. The role is a direct-hire position with a Monday-to-Friday shift from 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Requirements

At least 3–4 years of quality inspection experience in a manufacturing environment; aerospace or precision machining experience is preferred.
Ability to use precision inspection tools and gauges and interpret their measurements to determine product conformance.
Intermediate to advanced ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, and Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T).
Ability to calculate stacked GD&T dimensions and evaluate compliance with customer and company specifications.
Strong attention to detail and organizational skills, with a commitment to quality standards.
Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.

Nice To Haves

Experience performing First Article Inspections (FAI) in accordance with aerospace industry standards.
Familiarity with AS9100 and Quality Management System (QMS) requirements.
Experience with calibration processes and quality documentation.
Quality inspection experience in aerospace or precision machining.

Responsibilities

Inspect aerospace components, assemblies, and first-article items against engineering drawings, specifications, and industry standards.
Use precision measuring instruments, including micrometers, calipers, indicators, and height gauges, to verify dimensions and tolerances.
Inspect incoming materials, in-process components, and finished products for defects, discrepancies, and non-conformities.
Document inspection results and maintain accurate quality records in accordance with company procedures and regulatory requirements.
Verify that measuring and testing equipment is calibrated and operating within established tolerances.
Assist with calibration activities and ensure measuring tools comply with applicable standards and regulations.
Work with Quality, Engineering, and Production teams to resolve quality concerns and support corrective actions.
Identify process-improvement opportunities and contribute to continuous-improvement initiatives within the quality system.
Maintain compliance with safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements related to inspection and quality processes.
Use Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications to record inspection data, analyze results, and generate reports.