Quality Control; QC Inspector – AS9100 CNC Manufacturing

Position: Quality Control (QC) Inspector – AS9100 CNC Manufacturing
At a Glance

Company:  Ricaurte Precision, Inc.

Location:

Santa Ana, California
Job Type:  Full-Time | Exempt
Pay Range:
$56,000 – $85,000 per year  (DOE)
Experience Level:  Mid-to-Senior
Industries:  Aerospace, Medical, Defense, Advanced Manufacturing
Quality Systems:  AS9100D, ISO 9001:2015

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- Why This Role Exists

Ricaurte Precision machines  mission-critical, tight-tolerance components  where quality is non-negotiable. This role exists to ensure that every part leaving the shop meets  customer, regulatory, and internal quality standards , while also strengthening accountability and continuous improvement across the shop floor.

As a QC Inspector at RPI, you are not just inspecting parts — you are a  key guardian of quality, documentation, and trust  with customers.

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- The Work You’ll Be Doing

In this role, you will:

Read and interpret  engineering drawings, blueprints, GD&T, and production schedules

Perform  First Article, In-Process, and Final Inspections  on CNC-machined parts

Accept or reject parts based on  customer specifications and quality standards

Communicate inspection results and quality issues with machinists, supervisors, production, and management

Hold machinists accountable for  drawing compliance, documentation accuracy, and corrective actions

Identify, tag, and isolate  non-conforming material

Write and support  non-conformance reports (NCRs)  and assist with  root cause analysis

Support  CAPA, CARs, and audit findings  in collaboration with cross-functional teams

Participate in  customer and ISO audits , including preparation and ongoing compliance monitoring

Maintain inspection records, documentation, and traceability within the quality system

Escalate critical quality issues promptly and professionally

This role has real authority, real accountability, and real impact.

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- Inspection Equipment & Tools

You’ll work with precision inspection tools and systems including:

Calipers, micrometers, gauge pins

Height gauges, indicators, comparators

CMM and vision-based inspection systems (where applicable)

ERP and quality systems for documentation and traceability

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- What We’re Looking For

Required

2+ years of quality inspection experience  in a CNC machining environment

Hands-on experience performing  FAI, in-process, and final inspections

Working knowledge of  AS9100D and ISO 9001:2015  quality systems

Strong understanding of  blueprints and GD&T

Proficiency with precision measuring tools

Ability to evaluate inspection data and identify deviations

Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills

Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced shop environment

Preferred (Not Required)

Bachelor’s degree plus inspection experience (or equivalent experience)

Experience with  PC-DMIS, Solid Works, 1

Factory , or similar software

Experience writing NCRs, CAPAs, and CARs

Familiarity with  ERP systems  such as Fulcrum

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- Quality Culture at Ricaurte Precision

RPI quality professionals are expected to live these core values every day:

Excellence in Communication  – honest, timely, and transparent

Attention to Detail & Quality  – every part, every time

Flexibility & Resourcefulness  – adapt and solve problems as a team

Eagerness to Grow  – continuous improvement for yourself and others

Gratitude  – for the team, customers, and opportunities

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- Pay, Benefits & Schedule

$56,000 – $85,000 annually , DOE

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off and paid holidays

401(k) with company match

Stable, long-term role in an AS9100-certified shop

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- Physical Requirements

Ability to lift up to  40 lbs  (inspection tools and materials)

Frequent standing, walking, bending, and fine motor work

Ability to focus on detailed inspection tasks for extended periods

Work safely in a CNC shop environment with appropriate PPE

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- Apply

Qualified QC Inspectors can apply directly through  hire

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