About this role
Key Responsibilities
- Perform independent quality inspections and document results accurately and completely.
- Monitor manufacturing, assembly, and test operations to ensure compliance with approved drawings, specifications, and procedures.
- Identify, document, and report discrepancies and nonconformances.
- Initiate and support corrective actions and root cause investigations with Manufacturing, Engineering, and Production teams.
- Maintain quality records, material traceability, and product acceptance documentation.
- Interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, assembly drawings, specifications, and standard operating procedures.
- Develop, implement, and audit inspection plans, acceptance criteria, and in-process work instructions.
- Support quality audits, system reviews, and process improvement initiatives.
- Work with cross-functional teams, including Manufacturing Engineering, Materials, Procurement, and Shipping.
- Use manufacturing execution and tracking systems such as JIRA, Costpoint, or similar platforms.
Required Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED.
- 3+ years of quality inspection experience.
- 3+ years working with quality assurance specifications and requirements.
- 3+ years documenting corrective actions and nonconformances.
- 3+ years interpreting blueprints, specifications, assembly drawings, and standard operating procedures.
- 1+ year reading and interpreting aerospace engineering drawings.
- 3+ years using precision measuring instruments such as micrometers, calipers, and dial indicators.
- Ability to frequently lift 20 lbs. or more.
- Ability to work 100% onsite in El Segundo, CA.
Preferred Qualifications
- 3+ years of experience in manufacturing, fabrication, or assembly operations.
- Experience with ESD controls, IPC J-STD-001, and IPC-A-610 standards.
- Familiarity with AS9100 or similar quality management systems.
- Current or previous IPC quality certification.
Mileage reimbursement at the U.S. government rate ($0.725 per mile driven). Untaxed.