Senior Quality Inspector

Layup Parts • Huntington Beach, CA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

At Layup Parts, our mission is simple: deliver composite parts at unprecedented speed. We’re not just another composites shop—we’re a technology-first manufacturing startup that’s revolutionizing how composite tooling and parts are made for the aerospace, defense, and motorsports industries. Our customers are developing tomorrow's high-tech products, and we are building technology to accelerate their success. We’re looking for an experienced Quality Inspector who’s passionate about precision and wants to play a key role in building the infrastructure of modern manufacturing. You’ll be hands-on in a dynamic, cross-functional environment helping us deliver quality at speed.

Requirements

• A sharp eye for detail and a high standard for precision and consistency
• Hands-on experience with inspection tools (calipers, micrometers, etc.)
• Comfortable reading engineering drawings and applying GD&T
• Familiar with AS9100 or similar QMS standards
• Able to clearly document and communicate quality issues
• Must be a U.S. Person due to required access to U.S. export-controlled information or facilities

Nice To Haves

• 3+ years in quality/inspection in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
• Familiar with 3D surface scanning, Verisurf, or similar tools
• Experience with MES, ERP, PLM, or QMS platforms (Matrix, Jira, NX, NetSuite, etc.)
• Know how to handle First Article Inspections from start to finish

Responsibilities

• Inspect composite parts, molds, and tooling—both for internal use and customer delivery
• Document and report findings clearly for internal teams and external stakeholders
• Support and improve our Quality Management System (AS9100-style)
• Perform receiving inspections and verify incoming materials meet spec
• Track and document non-conformances and coordinate rework and disposition
• Input inspection data into our MES (Matrix) and help refine our digital tools
• Collaborate with production, software, and engineering to raise quality and reduce defects

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Short- and long-term disability insurance
• Company-paid life insurance
• 401k plan
• Competitive PTO plan with paid vacation, holidays, and leave options
• Equity Option Grants

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed