Job Title: Sr. Quality Inspector

Job Description

Quality Inspector plays a hands-on role ensuring complex aerospace components and assemblies meet strict quality and safety standards. You will work closely with manufacturing, engineering, and production teams to inspect, validate, and release critical hardware across multiple stages of build. This role is ideal for an experienced inspector who brings strong judgment, technical depth, and a safety-first mindset.

Responsibilities

• Perform receiving, in‑process, and final inspections on aerospace components and assemblies.
• Inspect workmanship against manufacturing work instructions and standard industry practices.
• Review work orders, build records, and inspection documentation for accuracy and completeness.
• Inspect for defects, damage, proper identification, and dimensional accuracy.
• Use measuring devices and precision measurement tools to verify part conformity.
• Generate and document Non‑Conformance Reports (NCRs) within electronic quality systems.
• Ensure proper tagging, identification, quarantine, and disposition of nonconforming material.
• Support root cause investigations and corrective action activities.
• Communicate inspection results and acceptance criteria to engineering and production teams.
• Maintain strict adherence to safety, FOD prevention, and regulatory protocols.
• Provide technical guidance and informal training to other quality inspectors as needed.
• Support quality improvement initiatives and departmental projects.

Essential Skills

• 5+ years of experience in Aerospace Quality Inspection.
• Proficiency with precision measurement tools such as micrometers and calipers.
• Knowledge of AS9100 / QMS standards.
• Experience in quality control and root cause analysis.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Hands‑on aerospace inspection experience using a variety of precision measurement tools.
• Exposure to prototype, experimental, or advanced aerospace manufacturing.
• FAA Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) certification.
• Basic math and technical writing skills.
• Experience supporting root cause and corrective action investigations.

Why Work Here?

Join a dynamic team committed to maintaining high standards in aerospace quality and safety. Enjoy a collaborative environment where your contributions directly impact product excellence and team success. Benefit from opportunities for professional growth and involvement in quality improvement initiatives.

Work Environment

Work in a manufacturing site with a schedule of 4/10, from 6am-4:30pm Monday through Thursday. This role requires adherence to strict safety and regulatory protocols, ensuring a secure and efficient work environment.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Tustin, CA 92782.

The pay range for this position is $28.00 - $33.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in Tustin,CA 92782.

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 13, 2026.

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.