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Quality Inspector

Amca
El Segundo, CA Intern
POSTED ON 7/31/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 8/29/2026
Amca is building America’s new industrial base. Since the 1990s, our ability to build new aviation and military systems and maintain the ones we already have has eroded. Today, the gap between what the nation needs to produce and what it is capable of producing is the largest it has been in generations.

To help close that gap, Amca rapidly develops and manufactures new critical components and subsystems required to build and sustain the planes, military vehicles, and core infrastructure America needs. Today, we operate seven factories nationwide, including our advanced prototyping and testing headquarters in El Segundo, and deliver avionics, hydraulic, and electrical components for platforms such as the F-35, F-16, F/A-18, 737MAX, 787, A320neo, A321, Mk-48, and M1 Abrams.

Amca is building America’s new industrial base. Since the 1990s, our ability to build new aviation and military systems and maintain the ones we already have has eroded. Today, the gap between what the nation needs to produce and what it is capable of producing is the largest it has been in generations.

To help close that gap, Amca rapidly develops and manufactures new critical components and subsystems required to build and sustain the planes, military vehicles, and core infrastructure America needs. Today, we operate seven factories nationwide, including our advanced prototyping and testing headquarters in El Segundo, and deliver avionics, hydraulic, and electrical components for platforms such as the F-35, F-16, F/A-18, 737MAX, 787, A320neo, A321, Mk-48, and M1 Abrams.

Overview

Precision Inspectors are the last line of defense between a part on the shop floor and a part on an aircraft carrying pilots or passengers. You'll verify that components for platforms like the F-35, 737MAX, and M1 Abrams meet exacting standards, using drawings, CAD models, and precision tools to catch what can't slip through — and partner with engineering to fix what does.

Responsibilities

  • Perform detailed inspections for in-process and final inspections on machined parts and electrical/mechanical assemblies, using detailed drawings and CAD models to verify conformance to manufacturing and design requirements
  • Ensure company policies and procedures are complied with for the receiving and storage of incoming parts and materials
  • Research, prototype, and implement new inspection tools that meet all design and business requirements
  • Document nonconforming product and assist engineering in root cause analysis and corrective action
  • Support quality management (QMS) policies and procedure documentation, and assess compliance with company and industry standards, initiate and lead continual improvement and lean manufacturing initiatives
  • Act as a quality advocate on the production floor, escalating risks, and identifying trends and/or serve as an additional technical resource
  • Perform other related duties, as assigned, for the purpose of ensuring an efficient and effective work environment

Basic Qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalency certificate
  • 3 years of inspection experience in an aerospace, military, or manufacturing environment
  • 1 years’ experience with reading and interpreting drawings, CAD models, and process specifications
  • Strong communication skills; able to effectively communicate with engineering and production groups

Preferred Skills And Experience

  • 5 years of experience in a quality, inspection, or manufacturing role
  • Thorough understanding of all layout inspection tools (surface plate, height gauge, indicators, calipers, micrometers, gage blocks, thread gages, etc.)
  • Experience with First Article Inspections
  • Experience with aerospace standards
  • Experience working with manufacturing enterprise resource systems, electronic databases, and paperless work instructions
  • Practical experience working within quality management systems (AS9100 and ISO 9001)
  • Self-motivated, proactive, and capable of managing priorities and tasks as delegated
  • Ability to read and interpret vendor supplied documentation

Additional Requirements

  • Willingness to work overtime, and/or weekends when needed to hit critical deadlines
  • Must be able to lift up to 25 lbs. unassisted
  • Must be able to stand for extended periods – 8 hours min

Annual Salary Range

$70,000 - $115,000 USD

Hourly Pay Range

$35 - $55 USD

This position requires use of information which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). All applicants must be U.S. persons within the meaning of ITAR. ITAR defines a US person as: any individual who is granted U.S. citizenship; or. any individual who is granted U.S. permanent residence ("Green Card" holder); or. any individual who is granted status as a "protected person" under 8 U.S.C 1324b(a)(3).

The Advanced Manufacturing Company of America prohibits discrimination or harassment based on the following categories: race, color, religion, religious creed (including religious dress and grooming practices), national origin, ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, medical condition (including cancer and genetic characteristics), genetic information, marital status, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), gender, gender identity, gender expression, age (40 years and over), sexual orientation, veteran and/or military status, protected medical leaves (requesting or approved for leave under the Family and Medical Leave Act or the California Family Rights Act), domestic violence victim status, political affiliation, and any other status protected by state or federal law.

Salary : $70,000 - $115,000

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