**Aerospace Quality Inspector** **Job Description** As a Quality Inspector, you will perform in-process and final inspections of products used in airframe and missile manufacturing. You will analyze engineering blueprints, process specifications, shop travelers, and manufacturing planning documents to determine the nature and extent of inspection requirements. **Responsibilities** + Determine the most practical inspection method and technique. + Plan sequence of operations and select precision measuring instruments and equipment for dimensional inspection. + Perform surface table inspections using standard positioning, measuring, and layout instruments and equipment. + Conduct first article, receiving inspection, in-process inspection, and final inspection assignments. + Visually and dimensionally inspect a wide variety of airframe parts and aerospace assemblies/components. + Witness first piece part production and certify acceptability. + Observe and perform in-process inspections during component build-up and sub-assembly stages. + Perform final assembly inspections and observe testing operations to ensure quality and compliance with specifications and standards. + Inspect incoming materials for correct formulation, serialization, identification, cure date, and shelf life. + Verify vendor and material certifications and check heat codes, batch, and lot numbers. + Certify the proper mixing and blending of bonding agents and adhesives. + Inspect reinforced plastic and rubber products for various defects and characteristics. + Check configuration and part dimensions with or without the aid of assembly check gauges, fixtures, and tooling. + Prepare shipping data packages for non-metal components/assemblies in accordance with contractual requirements. + Monitor oven and cure processes, record temperature readings and dwell time, and perform or observe pressurization and leak tests. + Write rework tags, inspection reports, and documentation. + Coordinate rejection with MRB, engineering, and customer representatives for depositions and process refinement. + Assemble end item documentation for the review and acceptance of finished products. + Maintain history files, records, and reports. **Essential Skills** + High School degree or GED required; AA or trade school degree preferred. + 5+ years of related Quality Control inspection experience in aerospace. + Proficiency in reading and analyzing engineering drawings and blueprints. + Proficient in the use of basic inspection tools such as calipers, scales, height gauges, optical aids, micrometers, and GD&T. + Experience with production processes such as assembly, forming, tooling, welding (fusion & resistance), heat treat, cleaning. + Knowledge of metallic materials such as stainless steel, nickel, titanium, and aluminum. + Experience with composite materials and production processes such as elastomers, resins, and composite reinforcement material. + Familiarity with AS9102 standards and software, and military specifications. + Proficiency in using the Internet, MS Word, and Outlook. + Excellent communication skills, both written and oral. + Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. **Additional Skills & Qualifications** + ASQ Certified Quality Inspector preferred. + Experience working in an AS9100 production environment. + Experience using Net-Inspect standards and software preferred. + Good organizational skills and ability to maintain accurate, complete documentation. + Ability to solve problems including root cause analysis and corrective actions. **Why Work Here?** We offer a direct hire opportunity with comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits. Join a company with over 75 years of experience and proven reliability, whose products are installed on virtually every major commercial, military, and space vehicle. **Work Environment** You will be working in a large aerospace manufacturing company with approximately 500 employees. The company is a world leader in the design, development, and manufacture of ducting systems for aircraft and propulsion lines for rockets. The work environment is dynamic and innovative, providing opportunities to work on high-pressure metallic ducting systems and rocket propulsion lines for NASA and the U.S. space launch system industry. **Job Type & Location** This is a Permanent position based out of Los Alamitos, California. **Pay and Benefits** The pay range for this position is $52000.00 - $62400.00 Direct Placement position Full Benefits: Medical Dental Vision 401K Paid Time off Paid Sick Leave ................................................ **Workplace Type** This is a fully onsite position in Los Alamitos,CA. **Application Deadline** This position will be accepting applications until Jan 30, 2025. **About Aerotek:** 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.