Job Title: Quality Inspector II

Job Description

We are seeking a dedicated Quality Inspector II to perform in-process and final inspections of products used in airframe and missile manufacturing. The ideal candidate will analyze engineering blueprints, process specifications, and other documents to determine inspection requirements, ensuring compliance with military, space, and commercial standards.

Responsibilities

• Determine practical inspection methods and techniques; plan sequence of operations; select precision measuring instruments and equipment.

• Perform surface table inspections using standard positioning, measuring, and layout instruments.

• Conduct first article, receiving, in-process, and final inspections of a wide variety of airframe parts and aerospace assemblies/components.

• Witness first piece part production and certify acceptability; observe in-process inspections during component build-up and sub-assembly stages.

• Inspect incoming materials (metallic, fiber, plastic, rubber) for correct formulation, serialization, identification, cure date, and shelf life; verify vendor and material certifications.

• Inspect reinforced plastic and rubber products for delaminating, blisters, porosity, bond, elasticity, gauge surface smoothness, and similar defects.

• Check configuration and part dimensions with or without assembly check gauges, fixtures, and tooling.

• Monitor oven and cure processes, record temperature readings and dwell time; perform or observe pressurization and leak tests using plant air, nitrogen, and helium.

• Coordinate rejections with MRB, engineering, and customer representatives for depositions and process refinement.

• Assemble end item documentation for review and acceptance of finished products and maintain history files, records, and reports.

Essential Skills

• High School degree or GED required; related AA or trade school degree preferred.

• 4-5+ years of related Quality Control inspection experience.

• Proficient in reading and analyzing engineering drawings and blueprints.

• Proficient in the use of basic inspection tools, including calipers, scales, height gauges, optical aids, micrometers, and GD&T.

• Experience with production processes such as assembly, forming, tooling, welding, heat treat, and cleaning.

• Knowledge of metallic materials such as stainless steel, nickel, titanium, and aluminum.

• Experience with composite materials and production processes such as elastomers, resins, and composite reinforcement materials.

• Familiarity with AS9102 standards and software, and military specifications.

• Good organizational skills with the ability to maintain accurate, complete documentation.

• Problem-solving skills, including root cause analysis and corrective actions.

• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral.

• Proficient with the Internet, MS Word/Outlook.

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• ASQ Certified Quality Inspector preferred.

• Experience working in an AS9100 production environment.

• Experience using Net-Inspect standards and software preferred.

Why Work Here?

We offer a direct hire opportunity with comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage. Our company is a world leader in the design, development, and manufacture of ducting systems for aircraft and propulsion lines for rockets, providing a stable and innovative work environment backed by over 75 years of industry experience.

Work Environment

You will be working in a large aerospace manufacturing company with approximately 500 employees. Our company specializes in both high and low pressure metallic ducting systems and is a primary source of rocket propulsion lines for NASA and the U.S. space launch system industry. The work environment is dynamic and supportive, with a strong emphasis on quality and reliability.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Los Alamitos, California

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $52000.00 - $62400.00/yr.

Full Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision

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Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Los Alamitos,CA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Mar 9, 2025.

About Aerotek:

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.