AS 9100, Aerospace and Defense, Analysis Skills, Blueprints, Continuous Improvement, Corrective Action, Cross-Functional, Customer Experience, Detail Oriented, High School Diploma, Manufacturing, Metrics, Performance Metrics, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Procedure Implementation, Quality Assurance, Quality Control, Quality Management, Quality Metrics, Regulatory Requirements, Requirements Management, Root Cause Analysis, Safety Standards, Test & Measurement Equipment
A Day in the Life — Aerospace Quality Assurance Inspector
Based in Santa Fe Springs, CA, you’ll be the guardian of product integrity from dock to delivery. Your day will move from checking incoming materials to verifying in-process parts and finally signing off on finished goods—always with safety and customer standards at the forefront.
What You’ll Do
- Examine incoming materials, in-process builds, and completed products to confirm they meet defined specifications and regulatory expectations.
- Record findings with precision, maintaining complete inspection reports and quality metrics that inform operational decisions.
- Flag defects and nonconformances; partner with production to drive corrective and preventive actions to closure.
- Run routine process and procedure audits to ensure adherence to established quality control protocols.
- Collaborate across functions to fuel continuous improvement and strengthen quality system effectiveness.
- Contribute to the creation and rollout of quality policies, procedures, and work instructions.
- Stay current on industry standards and best practices, including AS9100 and AS9102 requirements.
Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent; quality-related certifications are a plus.
- Proven experience as a Quality Control Inspector or comparable inspection role.
- Solid command of quality methodologies and tools.
- Exceptional attention to detail and strong analytical capabilities.
- Comfort working both independently and within cross-functional teams.
- Clear, concise written and verbal communication.
- Hands-on proficiency with measuring and testing equipment.
Preferred Proficiencies
- Continuous Improvement
- 5 Why (Root Cause Analysis Method)
- AS9100 Quality Systems
- AS9102
- Operational Metrics & KPI Management
- Aerospace Manufacturing
- First Article Inspection (FAI)
- AS9100 Experience
- Blueprint Reading
Tools You’ll Use
- Measurement Gauges
- Calipers and Micrometers
If precision, rigor, and impact motivate you, this role offers the chance to elevate product quality—and the customer experience—every single day.