Quality Inspector
Hermeus· Manufacturing – Quality
Los Angeles, CA$30/hr - $50/hrFull-timePosted 11mo ago
About the role
Quality Inspector to join Hermeus to establish inspection standards, methods, and processes for precision aerospace and defense components, ensuring dimensional and process conformance from prototype through production.
Responsibilities
- Perform dimensional and visual inspections on complex mechanical and welded components using precision measurement tools and equipment (e.g., calipers, micrometers, height gauges, CMM, FARO arm).
- Verify parts and assemblies against engineering drawings, models, and specifications using GD&T principles.
- Conduct in-process, first-article, and final inspections, ensuring all product meets design and process requirements prior to release.
- Review and interpret engineering drawings, work orders, and technical documentation to identify inspection criteria.
- Create, complete, and maintain inspection reports, non-conformance documentation, and traceability records in accordance with internal quality standards.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with manufacturing engineers, technicians, and quality engineers to drive root cause analysis and corrective action on non-conformances.
- Assist in the development of inspection methods, tooling, and quality procedures to improve efficiency and repeatability.
- Support supplier part verification and incoming inspection for purchased or outsourced components.
- Maintain and calibrate inspection tools and gages in compliance with calibration schedules and quality system requirements.
- Contribute to a continuous improvement culture focused on process capability, accuracy, and throughput.
Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent required; associate degree or technical certification in mechanical inspection, manufacturing, or metrology preferred.
- 3+ years of hands-on experience in mechanical inspection within aerospace, defense, or high-precision manufacturing environments.
- Working knowledge of GD&T (ASME Y14.5) and the ability to interpret complex engineering drawings.
- Experience inspecting tight-tolerance metallic components such as machined, welded, fluids components, or sheet metal assemblies.
- Proven ability to document, communicate, and resolve quality issues effectively in collaboration with engineering teams.
Skills
Required:GD&T (ASME Y14.5)Dimensional inspectionDocumentation & non-conformance
Benefits
- Health & Wellness: 100% employer-paid healthcare and pet insurance
- Financial: Competitive pay, stock options, 401(k) retirement plan, and potential year-end bonuses
- Time Off: Paid parental leave, 12 federal holidays, unlimited PTO for exempt employees, and generous accrued PTO for non-exempt employees
- Office Perks: Weekly paid office lunches and fully stocked breakrooms
Last updated Oct 21, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.
About Hermeus
Building the world's fastest aircraft.
Building the world's fastest aircraft.
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