Leading Aerospace Quality Inspector

2 weeks ago


San Francisco, United States Align Aerospace Full time
About Align Aerospace

At Align Aerospace, we thrive on innovation and excellence, shaping the future of aerospace through our people and processes. Our mission is to deliver uncompromising quality, safety, and reliability to our customers while fostering a culture of continuous improvement and learning.

Compensation and Benefits

We offer a competitive salary, ranging from $29.00 to $33.00 per hour, with opportunities for advancement and professional growth. In addition to a comprehensive benefits package, including 401(k) matching, medical, dental, and vision insurance, and paid time off, we also provide flexible scheduling options to ensure work-life balance.

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced quality inspector to join our dynamic team. As a key member of our quality assurance team, you will be responsible for validating and reviewing products and materials to ensure they meet supplier, company, and industry standards. Your duties will include:

  • Validating and reviewing products and materials to ensure they meet supplier, company, and industry standards.
  • Working directly with suppliers and internal departments to conclude quality analysis on products and materials.
  • Investigating and resolving supplier rejections and claims.
  • Interpreting, investigating, and reviewing quality specifications for validations.
  • Handling complaints on non-conforming parts for validation and disposition.
  • Reviewing and disposing of final rejections.
  • Providing corrective action and root cause analysis as needed.
  • Managing supplier quality-related issues, waivers, defective parts per million (DPPM), etc. via supplier portals.
  • Working jointly with suppliers and suppliers on resolving supplier-driven rejections and issues.
  • Supporting inspection teams on clarification of supplier quality requirements and flow downs.
  • Quarantining defective stock while taking measures to ensure the issue is caught and resolved timely.
  • Evaluating audit findings and implementing appropriate corrective actions.
  • Providing interpretations and guidance to final inspectors.
  • Writing or authoring supplier-specific procedures.
  • Using precision measuring tools to assist with the proper inspection of the product or material.
  • Preparing metrics on rejections, claim reports, and DPPMs to deliver to management.
  • Disposing of supplier-returned materials.
Requirements and Qualifications

To be successful in this role, you will need:

  • A high school diploma or equivalent.
  • 2-5 years of aerospace quality inspection experience.
  • 2+ years of quality auditing and testing experience.
  • Experience and proficiency with the implementation of corrective action programs.
  • Certification as a Quality Auditor, Quality Engineer, or Quality Improvement Specialist is highly preferred.
  • AS9100 & AS13001 training or certification.
  • First article inspection experience.
  • Any other inspection-related certifications are a huge plus.
What We Offer

We offer a dynamic and inclusive work environment, where every voice matters, and every team member has the opportunity to grow and succeed. If you are passionate about quality, innovation, and excellence, and are looking for a challenging and rewarding career opportunity, we encourage you to apply.



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