Support a precision manufacturing team serving aerospace, defense, and medical‑device customers by validating that every feature, finish, and fit meets the print. Use precision tools: calipers, micrometers, height and depth gauges, pin and go/no‑go gauges, and surface plates.
Numbers & Facts
Location
Poway, CA
Description
Be the last line of defense for mission‑critical parts
Support a precision manufacturing team serving aerospace, defense, and medical‑device customers by validating that every feature, finish, and fit meets the print.
Your impact
Safeguard quality at in‑process checkpoints and at final inspection.
Apply GD&T consistently to drawing requirements and customer specs.
Maintain traceable, accurate electronic inspection records.
You will
Perform in‑process dimensional inspections per defined inspection plans.
Complete final dimensional, visual, cosmetic, and functional inspections.
Use precision tools: calipers, micrometers, height and depth gauges, pin and go/no‑go gauges, and surface plates.
Operate a Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM) as needed for complex features and GD&T verification.
Conduct load tests on structural assemblies per program‑specific procedures when assigned.
Log measurement data in electronic quality/inspection systems with accuracy.
Perform First Article Inspections (FAIs) to AS9102 when required.
Initiate and document nonconformances through the NCR process; make objective accept/reject calls.
Confirm travelers are complete and all operations/inspections are properly recorded.
Check and report equipment calibration status before use.
Schedules
6:00 am – 2:30 pm, Monday–Friday
12:00 pm – 8:30 pm, Monday–Friday
Training occurs on 1st shift
Must‑haves
1+ year of dimensional inspection experience in manufacturing.
Proficient with calipers, micrometers, and related precision metrology tools.
Print reading capability with GD&T fundamentals.
Strong attention to detail and impartial decision‑making.
Comfort with digital data entry and electronic record keeping.
Preferred
CMM operation/programming.
AS9102 FAI experience.
Inspection background in aerospace, defense, or medical devices.