Quality Control Inspector

Founded in 1981, Federal Industries, Inc. is a Small Business aerospace manufacturer based in El Segundo, California. We specialize in product design, manufacturing, testing, licensing, and after-market services for the aerospace and defense sectors. Our primary products include hydraulic, fuel, and electro-mechanical systems for a variety of military aircraft platforms.

We are seeking a detail-oriented Quality Control Inspector to support aerospace and defense programs involving a wide variety of components, materials, and assemblies. The ideal candidate has experience interpreting engineering drawings (including legacy drawings), applying GD&T, and inspecting diverse product types using standard inspection tools.

• Interpret and inspect parts to engineering drawings, including legacy/older drawings (e.g., older Boeing drawings)
• Use GD&T to verify conformance to specifications
• Perform incoming, in-process, and final inspections
• Inspect a wide range of materials and product types, including:
  • Steel tubing (e.g., motor exhaust components)
  • Machined parts
  • Sheet metal
  • Composite components
  • Castings
  • Plastics and rubber components
  • Micrometers
  • Calipers
  • Height gages
  • Surface plate inspection
  • Surface finish inspection
  • Bore gages
  • CMM inspection
• Document inspection results and nonconformances
• Maintain inspection records and reports using Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Work with engineering, quality, and assembly/test teams to resolve quality issues
• Follow company quality procedures and applicable aerospace/defense standards

• Experience using GD&T to verify conformance to specifications
• Experience inspecting multiple material types (metallic and non-metallic)
• Proficiency with standard inspection tools
• Basic computer skills (Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Strong attention to detail and documentation accuracy

• Aerospace and/or defense industry experience
• Experience with mixed-material assemblies
• CMM inspection experience (manual or programmed)
• Familiarity with AS9100 or similar quality systems
• Familiarity with ITAR requirements

• Regulatory Compliance (ITAR, EAR, CUI):
  Working knowledge of compliance requirements.
• Systems & Tools:
  Proficiency in Microsoft Office and ERP systems (Pentagon 2000 SQL or similar preferred)

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Technical training or equivalent quality inspection experience preferred

This position may require access to ITAR-controlled data
. Candidates must be eligible to comply with ITAR regulations.

• Group Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans (after 90-day waiting period)
• Discretionary Profit Sharing (SEP-IRA) after 3 years of full-time employment
• Fifteen (15) vacation days per year (accrued) and five (5) sick days per year

• 5+ years of relevant experience in aerospace or defense (management experience preferred).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to pass background screening