Experienced Inbound Receiving Inspector
Align Aerospace LLCDescription: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 i
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nspection 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