Quality Inspector Lead

Quality Inspector Lead

$37 - $45 per hour | Corona, CA | On-site | Permanent

A bit about us:

Our client is an established aerospace and defense manufacturer with nearly 50 years in the industry. Their Space and Launch division builds flight hardware for the nation’s space programs, including launch vehicle subsystems, propulsion, interstage systems and payload protection. The parts you inspect go on hardware that has to work in the most extreme environments.

Why join us?

Take the next step into leadership. You’ll lead and train a team of quality inspectors while staying hands-on with the work you’re good at.

Your sign-off matters. You’ll review and approve inspection reports and FAIs, so you’re the final quality check before hardware ships.

Shape how the team works. You’ll build and improve the inspection protocols and procedures your team uses every day.

Hardware built for space. The components you inspect go into launch vehicles, propulsion and payload systems for the nation’s space programs.

Long-term stability. Space and defense programs have steady demand, at a company with nearly 50 years in the industry and more than 80 prime contractors.

Invest in your growth. Tuition reimbursement is there to help you earn a degree or certifications, such as ASQ CQI or CQT.

Competitive pay and strong benefits. $37 to $45 an hour, plus medical, dental and vision, a 401(k) with match, an HSA with company contribution, and company-paid life and disability coverage.

Job Details

Quality Inspector Lead – Aerospace (AS9100 / FAI)

Location: Corona, CA

Schedule: Full-time, Onsite

Pay: $37 - $45/hr, depending on experience

About the Company

Our client is an established aerospace and defense manufacturer with nearly 50 years in the industry. Their Space and Launch division builds flight hardware for the nation’s space programs, including launch vehicle subsystems, propulsion, interstage systems and payload protection. The parts you inspect go on hardware that has to work in the most extreme environments.

What You’ll Do

Perform dimensional and mechanical inspections of parts, components and assemblies against blueprints, specs and customer requirements

Run AS9102 First Article Inspections (FAI) and prepare the reports

Use precision instruments, including calipers, micrometers, height gages, profilometers, ultrasonic tools, and thread and pin gages

Interpret results against specs and control limits, and recommend dispositions

Lead, train and support a team of quality inspectors on methods, workflow and best practices

Develop and improve inspection protocols and procedures

Investigate out-of-spec conditions and failures, and recommend corrective actions

Review and approve inspection reports for accuracy and completeness

Document deviations and support the corrective action process

What You Bring

Quality control or quality assurance experience in a manufacturing environment

Hands-on AS9102 FAI experience

Experience using and calibrating precision measurement tools

Strong blueprint reading skills and working knowledge of algebra and geometry

Knowledge of ISO 9001 and AS9100

Familiarity with customer and supplier audits, customer specs and QMS record keeping

Strong attention to detail, organization and communication

A four-year degree or equivalent work experience

Must be a U.S. person under export control laws (U.S. citizen, U.S. national, permanent resident, refugee or asylee)

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