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Align Aerospace LLC
Description: Aerospace Quality Receiving Inspector- Stop Being “Just an Inspector.” Become the Standard. Align Aerospace – Chatsworth, CA
Ready to grow your quality career in aerospace?
At Align Aerospace, Receiving Inspectors aren’t box-checkers-they’re decision-makers at the front line of quality. You are the reason bad product never makes it into the system. If you’ve got 2-3 years of real inspection experience and you’re ready to level up- this is where you do it.
Join Align Aerospace as a Receiving Inspector-where your sharp eye in quality keeps aircraft safe, your voice strengthens our team, and your career takes off.
Why This Role is Awesome:
Most companies will keep you doing the same thing for years. We don’t. At Align, this role is a launch point into high-level quality.
You’ll get:
- Hands-on development in aerospace inspection standards
- Exposure to FAIs, quality systems, and advanced inspection processes
- Clear path to:
- Final Inspector
- Quality Specialist (customer/supplier-facing)
- Audit & compliance roles
- and more
What You’ll Be Doing:
- Inspect incoming aerospace hardware using calipers, micrometers, gauges, and comparators
- Read and interpret blueprints and specifications (and get better at it fast)
- Verify certifications, COCs, and traceability-no shortcuts
- Make accept/reject decisions that directly impact quality and customer trust
- Identify nonconforming material and stop it before it moves forward
- Work in SAP and quality systems to document everything cleanly and accurately
- Partner with warehouse, quality, and operations teams to keep product flowing
You are the gatekeeper. If you miss it-everyone is impacted. Requirements:
Who We’re Looking for as the Ideal Candidate?
You already know inspection. Now we’re looking for someone who wants to master it.
You bring:
- 2-3 years of hands-on inspection experience (aerospace, manufacturing, medical, or similar)
- Experience using precision measuring tools (calipers, micrometers, gauges, etc.)
- Ability to read or willingness to quickly improve in blueprints / drawings
- Strong attention to detail and confidence in your decisions
- Comfort working in systems (ERP, Excel, inspection logs)
You stand out if you have:
- Exposure to GD&T or aerospace standards (AS9100 / ISO)
- Experience reviewing certs, traceability, or quality paperwork
- A reputation for being the one who catches what others miss
Bonus Points If You Have:
- Experience using Net-Inspect or other similar inspection systems
- Delegated source inspector credentialing
- SAE or similar inspection certifications.
What You Get
- 401(k) with company match
- Medical, Dental, and FREE Vision
- Paid holidays + strong PTO
- Annual bonus opportunity
- Flexible schedules (including every other Friday off)
- Casual environment (no lab coats-just real work)
- Shoe credit program
- Actual career growth (not just words in a job post)
The Environment
- Fast-paced, high-volume aerospace warehouse
- Hands-on inspection work-not stuck behind a desk
- Team that values accuracy, speed, and accountability
- A place where your work directly impacts aircraft safety and customer trust
What This Role Requires
- Ability to lift 30-50 lbs (with assistance when needed)
- Standing inspecting, and moving throughout the day
- Working in a non-temperature-controlled environment
- High focus-this is precision work, not guesswork
Bottom Line
If you want:
- To stop being underutilized
- To actually build a career in quality
- To be part of a team where your decisions matter
Apply now.
Because the best inspectors don’t stay average-and they don’t stay where they’re stuck.
Apply today and start your ascent with Align Aerospace – where precision meets purpose.
Compensation details: 22-24 Hourly Wage
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