Quality Assurance Inspector

We have an outstanding career opportunity for a Quality Assurance Inspector to join a leading Company located in the Los Alamitos, CA surrounding area.

Salary: 1st shift: $47,840 - $52,000; 2nd shift: $49,400 - $53,560

• Determine the most practical inspection method and technique; plan the sequence of operation; select precision measuring instruments and equipment to dimensionally inspect units.
• Perform surface table inspections using standard positioning, measuring, and layout instruments and equipment.
• Use shop mathematics, decimals, and fractions in the performance of the 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 the 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 assure quality, workmanship, and strict compliance with company, military space, and commercial specifications and standards.
• Inspect incoming metallic and fiber materials, plastic and rubber compounds for correct formulation call‑out, serialization, identification, cure date, and shelf life; verify vendor and material certifications; check heat codes, batch, and lot numbers to assure product tractability; certify the proper mixing and blending of bonding agents and adhesives.
• Inspect reinforced plastic and rubber products for delamination, blisters, porosity, bond, elasticity, gauge surface smoothness, and similar defects or characteristics.
• Check configuration and part dimensions with or without the aid of assembly check gauges, fixtures, and tooling.
• Prepare shipping data package for non‑metal (soft goods) components/assemblies in accordance with contractual requirements.
• Monitor oven and cure processes and record temperature readings and dwell time; perform or observe pressurization and leak test using plant air, nitrogen, and helium.
• Prepare rework tags, inspection reports, and documentation.
• Coordinate rejection with MRB, engineering, and customer representatives for depictions and process refinement.
• Assemble end‑item documentation for review and acceptance of finished products.
• Prepare and maintain history files, records, and reports.

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• AA or trade school degree preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of related Quality Assurance inspection experience, including interface with customer source representatives, government sources, internal departments, and senior management.
• US Citizenship or permanent residency.

• ASQ Certified Quality Inspector preferred.
• Experience working in an AS9100 production environment preferred.
• Ability to read and analyze engineering drawings and blueprints to determine requirements.
• Proficiency in the use of basic inspection tools: calipers, scales, height gauges, optical aids, micrometers, and GD&T.
• Experience with production processes such as assembly, forming, tooling, welding (fusion & resistance), heat treating, and cleaning.
• Experience with production machinery and equipment such as press forming, tube bending, and other fabrication.
• 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 material.
• Familiarity with AS9102 standards and software, and military specifications.
• Experience using Net‑Inspect standards and software preferred.
• Ability to direct the work activities of QC Inspectors I.

• Interface effectively across organizational levels.
• Maintain accurate, complete documentation.
• Solve problems, including root cause and corrective actions.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral.
• Proficient with the use of the Internet, MS Word / Outlook.

Benefits offered may vary by the contract. Depending on your temporary assignment, benefits may include direct deposit, free career counseling services, 401(k), select paid…