Quality Inspector - Aerospace and Defense
- Location
- Chatsworth, CA · On-site
- Job type
- Full-time
- Level
- Mid-level
- Experience
- 1+ year
- Education
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Listed
- Today
Skills & highlights for this role
- Precision measurement tools (micrometers, calipers, height gauges, surface finish comparators)
- Reading engineering drawings and basic GD&T
- Inspection documentation and data entry systems (MES/ERP)
- Accurate recordkeeping
Also useful
- Portable CMM operation
- Laser scanning for large components
- MRB, NCR, and corrective action support
- Supplier quality and aerospace prime requirements
- AS9100 and AS9102 first article inspection
About the role
Machina Labs is seeking a detail-oriented Quality Inspector to support the production of high-precision, flight-critical components. In this role, you will be responsible for performing receiving, in-process, first article, and final inspections to ensure all parts meet engineering specifications and quality standards.
You will work closely with manufacturing, engineering, and quality teams to uphold product integrity, support production readiness, and drive continuous improvement across our robotic manufacturing processes.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform receiving, in-process, and final inspection on sheet metal, formed, and welded hardware, plus incoming machined parts from our suppliers.
- Interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, and GD&T (ASME Y14.5) to verify conformance.
- Use precision measurement tools including micrometers, calipers, height gauges, and surface finish comparators.
- Aid in completing AS9102 First Article Inspection Reports (FAIR).
- Identify and document nonconformances (NCRs) and support MRB dispositioning.
- Maintain accurate inspection records within MES system.
- Collaborate cross-functionally to support root cause analysis and corrective actions.
- Ensure high standards of quality, traceability, and compliance across all production activities.
- Follow required PPE, material handling, housekeeping, FOD, and best safety practices.
Additional information
*This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required for this role. Duties and responsibilities may change based on business needs.
Required Background & Experience
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- 1 to 3 years of inspection, machine shop, fabrication, or manufacturing experience.
- Hands-on experience with precision measurement tools.
- Able to read engineering drawings and basic GD&T on routine parts.
- Experience with inspection documentation and data entry systems (MES/ERP).
- Accurate, legible, complete recordkeeping habits, and the discipline to record findings without omission.
- Must meet U.S. export control (ITAR) requirements.
Preferred Qualifications
- 3+ Aerospace and Defense inspection background
- Experience operating portable CMMs and laser scanning for large components..
- Experience supporting MRB, NCRs, and corrective action processes.
- Exposure to supplier quality and aerospace prime requirements.
- Exposure to AS9100 and AS9102 first article inspection.
Work Environment & Requirements
- Availability for 1st shift (8:00 AM - 4:30 PM).
- Ability to work in a shop environment with exposure to noise and manufacturing conditions.
- Capable of performing repetitive movements and handling inspection tools.
- Able to lift up to 50 lbs. and work around large assemblies.
- Flexibility to support extended hours or weekends as needed.
Additional information
We endeavor to make the job application process accessible to any and all users. This contact information is for accommodation requests only, not to inquire about the status of applications.
About Machina Labs
Engineering moves at software speed. Manufacturing doesn't. Yet.
Machina Labs is changing that. We build intelligent, software-defined factories that produce complex metal structures directly from digital design. By integrating advanced metal forming, robotics, and automated production inside a flexible factory architecture, we enable customers to move from prototype to production in weeks, not years.
Backed by Lockheed Martin, Toyota, and NVIDIA, we're building the manufacturing infrastructure that defense, aerospace, and advanced mobility programs will run on.
If you want to work on hard problems that matter and see them fly, drive, and defend, this is the place.
Equal opportunity and legal notices
Machina Labs is an Affirmative Action and Equal Employment Opportunity employer and considers all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or status as a protected veteran in accordance with state and federal law.
If you have a disability that impacts your ability to complete the job application process and would like to request assistance or a reasonable accommodation, please contact us at.
From Machina Labs's careers page, first listed on Rolev.ai on November 13, 2026. Rolev.ai is not the employer.
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