Senior Quality Inspector

VetPowered•San Diego, CA

25d•$78,000 - $88,000•Onsite

About The Position

At VetPowered, the Senior Quality Inspector will play a critical role in ensuring that manufactured components and assemblies meet customer specifications, aerospace quality standards, and internal inspection requirements. This role will perform detailed inspections of machined parts and assemblies, support first article inspections, and help maintain quality documentation in accordance with AS9100 standards.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required.
Minimum of 5+ years of experience in quality inspection within a manufacturing or aerospace environment.
Strong understanding of blueprint reading and geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T).
Experience conducting first article inspections and familiarity with AS9102 documentation requirements.
Strong attention to detail and analytical problem-solving skills.
Ability to work independently and prioritize multiple inspection tasks.
Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Attention to Detail - The ability to accomplish a task while demonstrating a thorough concern for all the areas involved, no matter how small.
All In -Brings their whole self to work and giving it their all no matter how difficult the job or situation.
Accountable- Taking personal responsibility for their work, owns mistakes, communicate honestly rather than hiding the truth, does not blame others or make excuses.
Adaptable- Easily adjusts to changing circumstances.
Always Improving - A constant, ongoing effort to improve something. This 'something' can be a product, a service, one's skill set, or a team's way of working.

Nice To Haves

Technical certification or associate degree in manufacturing, machining, or quality assurance preferred.
Experience working within AS9100 quality systems preferred.
Experience with CMM inspection equipment (Zeiss preferred) is highly desirable.
Experience using UniPoint and JobBoss (a plus).

Responsibilities

Perform detailed inspections of machined components, assemblies, and fabricated parts using precision measuring tools.
Interpret engineering drawings, GD&T callouts, blueprints, and specifications to verify dimensional accuracy and compliance.
Conduct in-process, first article, and final inspections on manufactured components.
Coordinate and perform first article inspections (FAI) in accordance with AS9102 standards.
Compile and review inspection data and documentation to ensure compliance with customer requirements.
Utilize precision measuring equipment such as calipers, micrometers, height gauges, bore gauges, and coordinate measuring machines (CMM).
Maintain and ensure calibration compliance for inspection tools and measuring devices.
Maintain accurate inspection records and documentation for internal quality systems.
Document non-conforming materials and communicate findings to production and quality leadership.
Assist with the completion and maintenance of inspection reports and quality documentation.
Work closely with machinists and manufacturing teams to resolve quality issues and improve product quality.
Provide guidance to production personnel regarding quality standards and inspection expectations.
Identify trends in inspection results and support root cause investigations for quality issues.
Participate in continuous improvement initiatives that enhance product quality and operational efficiency.
Other duties as required in support of the department and company goals.