Rock West Composites, Inc. has an exciting opportunity for a Quality Inspector. This position is onsite at our San Diego-North location. Facility located at7919 St Andrews Ave, San Diego, CA 92154. 

Rock West Composites, Inc. is an engineering and manufacturing company dedicated to providing innovative solutions for commercial and government customers. This position is located in our San Diego-North office and reports to our Quality Manager.

Position Summary:

Perform inspections, tests and reviews of materials, processes, and products to ensure compliance with requirements.

Essential Function:

• Aerospace manufacturing experience required (AS9100).
• Lead inspector delegating assignments to the inspection team and making decisions when conflict arises.
• Perform detailed inspections of mechanical, metal and composite materials, parts and assemblies using precision measuring equipment such as calipers, micrometers, height gauges and mylars.
• Perform complete First Article Inspection (FAI) and generate documentation per AS9102. The ability to create AS9102 (form1, 2 & 3) and balloon requirements using DISCUS software is a plus.
• Perform final inspection, review customer requirements, and prepare documentation packages.
• Monitor production area processes and support in-process inspection requirements.
• Generate clear and concise written descriptions of inspection results, change requests to work instructions, and record accurate and concise descriptions of nonconforming conditions.
• Proficient in interpreting mechanical/composite drawings and specifications.
• Perform receiving inspection of materials and parts outsourced for special processing.
• Perform internal audits and participate on cross-functional improvement teams.
• Articulating Arm or CMM inspection experience using Verisurf a plus.

Non-Essential Functions:

• Other duties as assigned.

Required Education and Experience:

• Aerospace manufacturing experience of at least 5 years.
• Proficiency with visual and dimensional inspections using hand tools (Calipers, Height Gauges)
• Proficient in interpreting mechanical/composite drawings, blueprints and specifications.
• Experience performing in-process, final and receiving inspections and related activities.
• Experience with aerospace composite parts fabrication (Preferred).
• Experience with Articulating Arm Inspections and Verisurf (Romer Arm, Faro Arm) (Preferred).
• Experience with NADCAP and AS9100(Preferred).

Perks and Benefits: 

• 100% Employer Paid Medical and Dental 
• Annual Bonus
• 401K - 5% match
• Employee Stocks Option Program 
• 9/80 work schedule
• 8- paid Holidays 
• PTO: Max. 4-weeks after 5 years of employment 
• $2,500 tuition reimbursement 

Compensation:

The hourly range for this position falls within $20-$29. The final compensation will be determined based on experience, skillset, and other factors permitted by law.

Why should you want to work with us?

At Rock West Composites, we care about our employees! We offer exceptional benefits to our full-time team members, including 100% employer-paid Medical & Dental, Vision, Paid Time Off, and a 401K match. Plus, you'll thrive in our fun and friendly working environment!

Rock West Composites is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the company to provide equal opportunity for all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital status or any other basis prohibited by state or federal law. Due to nature of defense contracts, US Citizenship is a requirement. As part of our Drug and Alcohol Policy, upon acceptance of any offer of employment, employment will be conditional of passing a required drug test and employee will become part of the random drug testing.

Accessibility:

If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, or are limited in the ability or unable to access or use this online application process and need an alternative method for applying, you may contact us at 858-537-6260