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Quality Inspector, Receiving

K2 Space· Production
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Los Angeles, CA$30/hr - $45/hrfull-timePosted 1w ago

About the role

Quality Inspector responsible for receiving and in-process inspections of aerospace hardware supporting satellite production, ensuring compliance with drawings, specifications, documentation, and workmanship requirements in a fast-paced, high-growth manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

  • Perform detailed incoming inspection of mechanical parts, electronic assemblies, harnesses, flight hardware, and other production material
  • Verify hardware against drawings, purchase requirements (QC), specifications, certifications, and applicable quality requirements
  • Perform dimensional inspection using calipers, micrometers, height gauges, pin gauges, thread gauges, and other precision inspection equipment
  • Review supplier documentation including certificates of conformance, material certifications, inspection reports, and FAIR documentation
  • Record inspection results and maintain hardware traceability within ERP, MES, and QMS
  • Identify, document, and initiate nonconformance records for discrepant hardware
  • Work directly with Supply Chain, Production, Design and Manufacturing Engineering to quickly disposition inspection issues
  • Support containment activities and supplier escape investigations
  • Help identify opportunities to simplify inspection plans and improve receiving inspection throughput
  • Support in-process and final inspection activities as production priorities require

Qualifications

  • 3+ years of quality inspection experience in aerospace, precision machining, automotive, medical device, or another highly regulated manufacturing environment
  • Strong blueprint reading and GD&T fundamentals
  • Proficiency with precision measuring equipment and techniques
  • Familiarity with ERP/MES systems for tracking inventory and inspection results
  • Knowledge of ESD handling procedures and ITAR compliance requirements
  • Ability to independently make sound inspection decisions in a fast-paced production environment

Skills

Required:Blueprint readingGD&TPrecision measuring equipmentERP/MES systems

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits package including paid time off, medical/dental/vision coverage, life insurance, paid parental leave, and many other perks
Last updated Oct 14, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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