Quality Inspector II - 1st Shift

Job description

Howmet Fastening Systems (HFS) is a business unit of Howmet Aerospace, headquartered in Torrance, California. We hold the number one global position in aerospace fastening systems, and we’re the North American leader in commercial transportation fasteners. Our high-tech, multi-material fastening systems are found nose to tail on aircraft and aerospace engines. Our products are also critical components of industrial gas turbines, automobiles, commercial transportation vehicles, and construction and industrial equipment.

Responsibilities

Role Summary

A Quality Assurance (QA) Inspector in aerospace machining ensures that precision machined parts meet strict aerospace standards, customer specifications, and regulatory requirements. This role is critical for safety, compliance, and product reliability in aerospace manufacturing.

Key Responsibilities

• Inspection & Measurement
• Inspect machined components using precision tools (calipers, micrometers, height gauges, bore gauges, CMM)
• Verify dimensions, tolerances, and surface finishes against engineering drawings and specifications
• Blueprint & Spec Interpretation
• Read and interpret complex aerospace drawings (GD&T per ASME Y14.5)
• Ensure compliance with customer and industry standards (AS9100, NADCAP, FAA requirements)
• Documentation & Reporting
• Complete inspection reports, First Article Inspections (FAI) per AS9102 o Maintain accurate quality records and traceability documentation
• Document nonconformances and support corrective actions
• Process Verification
• Perform in-process inspections during machining operations
• Verify setups, tooling, and process parameters
• Material & Certification Review
• Check material certifications, heat treatment records, and special process documentation
• Ensure full traceability of aerospace components
• Nonconformance Handling
• Identify defects and segregate nonconforming parts
• Participate in root cause analysis and corrective/preventive actions (CAPA)

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED equivalent
• 3+ years of experience in machining inspection within a manufacturing environment (aerospace preferred)
• 3+ years of experience utilizing precise measurement tools inclusive of, but not limited to Calipers, micrometers, dial indicators, Height gauges, surface plates, Optical comparators, Thread gauges, plug gauges, Surface roughness testers
• 1+ years of experience reading and interpreting blueprint and engineering drawings.

Preferred Qualifications

• Aerospace manufacturing experience
• ASQ certification (CQI) is a plus
• Experience with FAI (AS9102) strongly preferred
• AS9100 experience
• Strong understanding of: o GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing)
• Aerospace quality standards (AS9100, AS9102)
• Proficiency with: o CMM (Coordinate Measuring Machines)
• Inspection tools (manual and digital)
• Knowledge of:
• Machining processes (CNC milling, turning, grinding)
• Materials used in aerospace (aluminum, titanium, Inconel, etc.)
• Attention to detail and high level of accuracy
• Ability to read complex blueprints and specs

Work Environment

• Manufacturing or machine shop floor
• Controlled environments
• Requires standing, handling parts, and working with precision instruments Compensation Range: $25.00 - $30.00 per hour.