Job Description
Job Description Job Description Quality Control Receiving Inspector 2nd Shift
Location: Torrance, CA
Industry: Aerospace Manufacturing
Employment Type: Direct Hire Full-Time
Shift: Second Shift
Pay Range: $25-35 plus 8% second-shift premium per hour
Position Summary
We are seeking a Quality Control Receiving Inspector - 2nd Shift for a full-time opportunity with an established aerospace manufacturer in the Torrance, CA area. This role is responsible for performing receiving inspections on incoming materials, parts, hardware, components, and assemblies to ensure compliance with engineering drawings, purchase order requirements, supplier documentation, and applicable aerospace quality standards. The ideal candidate will have experience in aerospace or precision manufacturing inspection, strong attention to detail, and the ability to use precision measuring tools to verify product conformity. This position plays a key role in ensuring only conforming materials are released for production, maintenance, or repair operations.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
- Perform detailed receiving inspections of incoming materials, components, hardware, and assemblies.
- Verify parts and materials against engineering drawings, purchase orders, specifications, and quality requirements.
- Review supplier documentation, including Certificates of Conformance, material test reports, and traceability records.
- Conduct dimensional and visual inspections using calibrated inspection tools.
- Use precision measuring equipment such as calipers, micrometers, height gauges, and optical comparators.
- Review supplier certifications and special process documentation for accuracy and compliance.
- Support inspection requirements in accordance with applicable aerospace, FAA, EASA, and AS9100 quality standards.
- Record inspection results accurately in ERP and/or Quality Management Systems.
- Identify, tag, and segregate nonconforming materials.
- Initiate Nonconformance Reports when required.
- Communicate with Purchasing, Engineering, and Quality teams to resolve supplier quality issues.
- Ensure inspection tools are within current calibration before use.
- Follow calibration control procedures and quality documentation requirements.
- Support internal and external audits as needed.
- Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work area.
- Follow all company policies, procedures, safety requirements, and quality standards.
- Perform additional inspection-related duties as assigned by supervision.
Required Skills and Qualifications
- Minimum of 2 years of inspection experience in aerospace, precision manufacturing, or a related regulated manufacturing environment.
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, specifications, and purchase order requirements.
- Experience performing receiving inspection on incoming parts, materials, hardware, and assemblies.
- Proficient with precision measuring tools and inspection methods.
- Ability to use calipers, micrometers, height gauges, optical comparators, and other inspection equipment.
- Familiarity with AS9100 quality management systems.
- Familiarity with FAA and EASA quality or regulatory requirements preferred.
- Ability to review Certificates of Conformance, material test reports, traceability records, and supplier documentation.
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy in documentation.
- Ability to identify and document nonconforming materials.
- Comfortable using computer-based systems for inspection entry and recordkeeping.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to work safely in a manufacturing environment.
Preferred Qualifications
- Prior aerospace receiving inspection experience.
- Understanding of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing.
- Familiarity with aerospace materials, finishes, and hardware standards, including AMS, MIL, and ASTM standards.
- Experience reviewing special process documentation and supplier certifications.
- Experience supporting internal or external audits.
- ERP or Quality Management System experience preferred.
Education
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- Technical school, trade school, or quality-related coursework preferred.
Equal Employment Opportunity
FLAG Solutions welcomes qualified applicants without discrimination under applicable law.