Machina Labs
Quality Inspector
Chatsworth, CA
Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 68 days ago
AWSERPGD&TRoboticsMentoring
About the role
- This role operates as a senior individual contributor on the production floor, responsible for executing inspections, owning quality outcomes, and driving process discipline.
Responsibilities
- Own and execute receiving, in-process, first article, and final inspections to ensure compliance with engineering specifications, GD&T, and customer requirements.
- Perform inspection activities using precision measurement tools and advanced inspection methods (calipers, height gages, scanners, portable CMMs as applicable).
- Maintain accurate, audit-ready documentation and full traceability within MES/ERP systems.
- Identify, document, and support resolution of nonconformances, including MRB participation and corrective action follow-through.
- Proactively identify quality risks on the shop floor and partner cross-functionally to drive timely resolution.
- Mentor and support junior inspectors, reinforcing quality standards and inspection discipline.
- Machina Labs is building software-defined factories that enable the rapid production of complex metal structures directly from digital design.
Requirements
- 5+ years of quality inspection experience in aerospace, defense, or precision manufacturing.
- Strong ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, GD&T, and specifications.
- Advanced experience with precision measurement tools and inspection techniques.
- Working knowledge of AS9100 and AS9102 (FAI requirements).
- Experience with MES/ERP systems for inspection documentation and traceability.
Nice to have
- Experience with portable CMMs, laser scanning, or large-part inspection systems.
- Familiarity with inspection software such as PolyWorks, PC-DMIS, Verisurf, or InspectionXpert.
- Experience supporting MRB, NCRs, and corrective action processes.
- Knowledge of weld inspection standards (AWS D17.1).
- Exposure to supplier quality and aerospace prime requirements.
- Experience mentoring or guiding junior team members.
- Work Environment:
- Shop environment with exposure to active manufacturing conditions.
Company info
- By combining robotics, advanced metal forming, and automated production systems, we are redefining how parts move from prototype to full-scale production.
- Backed by Lockheed Martin, Toyota, and NVIDIA, we are building the manufacturing infrastructure powering the next generation of aerospace, defense, and advanced mobility systems.
Equal opportunity
- This contact information is for accommodation requests only, not to inquire about the status of applications.
Visa & Work Authorization
- export control (ITAR) requirements
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