Quality Inspector

Overview

Rock West Composites, Inc. has an exciting opportunity for a Quality Inspector. Rock West Composites, Inc. is an engineering and manufacturing company dedicated to providing innovative solutions for commercial and government customers. This position is located at our San Diego, CA HQ facility and reports to our Quality Manager.

The Quality Inspector inspects a range of components, parts and/or products for the area assigned as prescribed by all applicable specifications and quality assurance instructions. Inspector will identify moderate to difficult quality issues in design, process or other inefficiencies to meet quality requirements.

• Conduct detailed inspections of mechanical, metal, and composite materials, parts, and assemblies using precision measuring tools such as calipers, micrometers, height gauges, and mylars.
• Perform and document First Article Inspections (FAI) per AS9102 standards, including the creation of Forms 1, 2 & 3 and ballooning requirements (experience with DISCUS software is a plus).
• Perform final inspections, review customer requirements, and compile complete documentation packages.
• Support in-process inspections and monitor production area processes to ensure quality compliance.
• Accurately document inspection results, work instruction changes, and nonconforming conditions with clear, concise reports.
• Interpret mechanical and composite drawings, specifications, and requirements with a high degree of proficiency.
• Conduct receiving inspections for materials and parts outsourced for special processing.
• Participate in internal audits and cross-functional continuous improvement initiatives.
• Experience with Articulating Arm or CMM inspection using Verisurf is a plus.

• Other duties as assigned.

• 2 years+ of experience in an aerospace manufacturing environment with AS9100 compliance.
• Strong knowledge of precision measurement tools and quality inspection techniques.
• Ability to work independently and lead a team in a fast-paced production environment.
• Excellent attention to detail and documentation skills.
• Experience with AS9102 First Article Inspections preferred.
• CMM and Verisurf experience is a plus.
• US. Person under 22 CFR 120 (due to ITAR Restrictions).

• 100% Employer Paid Medical and Dental
• Annual Bonus
• 401K - 5% match
• Employee Stocks Option Program
• 9/80 work schedule
• 8- paid Holidays
• PTO:
  Max. 4-weeks after 5 years of employment
• $2,500 tuition reimbursement

The hourly pay range for this position falls within $25-$30. The final compensation will be determined based on experience, skillset, and other factors permitted by law.

Rock West Composites cares about our employees! Not only do we offer great benefits to our full-time employees (Medical & Dental 100% employer paid, Vision, Paid Time Off and 401K match), we offer a fun and friendly working environment.

Rock West Composites is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the company to provide equal opportunity for all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, religious creed, ancestry, gender, pregnancy, sex, sexual orientation, transitioning status, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, genetic information, military and veteran status, marital status, medical condition, mental disability, physical disability, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal law.

EEO is the law. We also prohibit compensation discrimination under all applicable laws. Certain positions require meeting the U.S. Person definition in 22 CFR 120.62.

To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder) as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(20), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. 1158, Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the company’s immigration sponsorship now or in the future.

Rock West Composites will not offer immigration sponsorship for this position. Rock West Composites will not seek an export authorization for this role. Rock West Composites maintains a Drug and Alcohol-Free Workplace. Depending on state law and the nature of the position, candidates who receive a conditional offer of employment may be required to complete a drug screening. Rock West Composites may also conduct drug and alcohol testing based on reasonable suspicion, post-incident, or for safety-sensitive positions as permitted by law.

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