Aerospace Quality Inspector

Job Title:Quality Inspector
Location:Lake Elsinore, CA
Schedule:Monday – Thursday, 6:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Pay:$21–$24/hr | Full-time | Temp-to-Hire

Do you take pride in catching the details others miss—and want your work to truly matter? We’re hiring a
Quality Inspector
to join our
aerospace-focused manufacturing team
, where quality is the final word before product ships.

In this role, you’ll be the final gatekeeper of quality—inspecting
mechanical, electrical, and electromechanical parts
and documentation to ensure everything meets
AS9100, NADCAP, and customer standards
. Your attention to detail directly impacts
customer satisfaction, compliance, and on-time delivery
.

• Full-time | Temp-to-Hire
• $21–$24/hr, depending on experience
• Aerospace experience is a
  big plus

• Perform
  receiving, in-process, and final inspections
  according to quality procedures
• Verify compliance with
  drawings, purchase orders, and specifications
• Inspect off‑the‑shelf items using technical data sheets and catalogs
• Review
  supplier certifications, inspection reports, and test reports
  for accuracy
• Maintain and organize
  quality records
  and inspection documentation
• Perform
  First Article Inspections (FAI)and complete required reports
• Stamp and date documentation as objective evidence of verification and acceptance/rejection
• Maintain
  quality stamp control
  and sign Certificates of Conformance for shipments
• Follow safety procedures and ensure a clean, organized work environment
• Interface with other departments including
  Inspection, Manufacturing, Engineering, Purchasing, and Material Control

• Two-year college degree or equivalent experience in aerospace, manufacturing, or quality-focused environments
• Knowledge of
  inspection methods and AS9100 standards
  (NADCAP familiarity a plus)
• Proficiency in
  MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook); experience with MRP programs highly desired
• Hands‑on experience with
  inspection tools
  such as microscopes, calipers, micrometers, and linear scales
• Familiarity with
  soldering, crimping, braiding, potting, and conformal coating
  requirements
• Ability to
  read and interpret blueprints, drawings, and specifications
• Self‑starter who works independently while collaborating across teams
• Must be able to
  pass a background check and drug screen
• Certifications are an
  added bonus
  based on customer or industry requirements
• Frequent use of hand tools, keyboards, and computer equipment
• May involve standing or sitting for long periods; moderate noise level
• Visual acuity and ability to hear equipment and colleagues required

If you’re a self-starter who values precision, accountability, and teamwork—and enjoys being the authority on quality—this is your chance to make an impact in aerospace manufacturing!

• 401(k)
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

• Do you have familiarity with soldering, crimping, braiding, potting, and conformal coating?
• Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check and drug screening in accordance with company policy and applicable laws.

• High school or equivalent (Required)

• Quality inspection: 2 years (Preferred)

• ASQ CQI or CQT, IPC‑A‑610 or J‑STD‑001 , AS9100 / NADCAP (Preferred)