Job Title: Quality Inspector I

Job Description

As a Quality Inspector I, you will perform in-process and final inspections of products used in airframe and missile manufacturing. You will analyze engineering blueprints, process specifications, shop travelers, and manufacturing planning documents to determine the nature and extent of inspection requirements.

Responsibilities

• Determine the most practical inspection method and technique, plan the sequence of operations, and select precision measuring instruments and equipment to dimensionally inspect units.

• Perform surface table inspections using standard positioning, measuring, and layout instruments and equipment. Utilize shop mathematics, decimals, and fractions in performance of work.

• Conduct first article, receiving inspection, in-process inspection, and final inspection assignments; visually and dimensionally inspect a wide variety of airframe parts and aerospace assemblies/components.

• Witness first piece part production and certify acceptability; observe and perform in-process inspection during component build-up and sub-assembly stages; perform final assembly inspection and observe testing operations to ensure quality and compliance with specifications and standards.

• Inspect incoming metallic and fiber materials, plastic and rubber compounds for correct formulation, serialization, identification, cure date, and shelf life; verify vendor and material certifications; check heat codes, batch and lot numbers for product traceability; certify proper mixing and blending of bonding agents and adhesives.

• 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. Prepare shipping data packages for non-metal components/assemblies in accordance with contractual requirements.

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

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

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

Essential Skills

• Aerospace inspection experience

• Ability to read and analyze engineering drawings and blueprints

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

• Experience with production processes such as assembly, forming, tooling, welding (fusion & resistance), heat treat, cleaning

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

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

• Familiarity with AS9102 standards and software, and military specifications

• Proficiency in using Net-Inspect standards and software

• Good organizational skills and ability to maintain accurate documentation

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

• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral

• Proficiency with Internet, MS Word, and Outlook

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs

Additional Skills & Qualifications

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

• 2+ years of related Quality Control inspection experience

• ASQ Certified Quality Inspector preferred

• Experience interfacing with customer source representatives, government sources, internal departments, and senior personnel

Why Work Here?

We offer a direct hire opportunity with comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits. Our organization values work-life balance and fosters a collaborative and innovative culture.

Work Environment

You will be working in a large aerospace manufacturing company with over 500 employees. Our company is a world leader in the design, development, and manufacture of ducting systems for aircraft and propulsion lines for rockets. We specialize in both high and low pressure metallic ducting systems and are a primary source of rocket propulsion lines for NASA and the U.S. space launch system industry. With over 75 years of experience, our products are installed on virtually every major commercial, military, and space vehicle.

Job Type & Location

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

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $49920.00 - $58240.00/yr.

Full Benefits

Medical, Dental, and 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 Apr 6, 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.