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Quality Inspector

Karman Space & Defense
Corona, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 12/10/2025 CLOSED ON 2/2/2026

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Quality Inspector position at Karman Space & Defense?

SUMMARY:

Perform Romer/ Mechanical and visual inspection in support of product conformance and generate the required inspection data packages. Work with Customer Representatives (source inspectors) in presenting / verifying conformance prior to delivery. Assist manufacturing in verifying assembly. The Romer Mech. Inspector must be able to explain the respective role within the QMS and how their role contributes to quality. The Romer Mech. Inspector shall contribute to product conformity as apart to their daily job function and shall contribute to product safety. The Romer Inspector shall also be aware of ethical behavior and conduct themselves accordingly to Karman policies and procedures

ABOUT US:

Karman Space & Defense provides concept-to-production solutions for mission-critical systems on spacecraft, launch vehicles, missiles, hypersonics, and integrated defense systems. We believe that solving the industry’s most complex and mission-critical challenges requires relentless determination and a willingness to push the boundaries of possibility. Karman Space & Defense brings to bear unparalleled production capabilities, unmatched engineering expertise, and unflinching analysis to render the impossible, possible.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

  • Medical, Dental, Vision
  • Company Paid Life Insurance
  • 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Paid Holidays
  • Tuition Reimbursement*

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Maintain and Realize AS 9100 procedures and continuous improvement efforts.
  • Maintain a clean and organized work environment.
  • Generate inspection reports.
  • Perform Romer/ mechanical and visual inspection on product utilizing both engineering data and electronic models.
  • Present product and data packages to Customer source inspectors.
  • Work with Production to support inspection schedules.
  • Any other duties as assigned.
  • Must understand how customer products are impacted in the event of failure.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

  • High school graduate or equivalent in work experience.
  • Adequate years of experience in inspecting machine parts and assemblies using including ROMER Technology & Practices determined by AMRO.
  • Adequate years of experience using inspection hand tools (i.e. calipers, micrometers, etc.).
  • Adequate years experience working with Customer Source Inspectors determined by Karman Space & Defense.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

  • Must be detail oriented, extremely organized, must possess excellent communication skills.
  • Must have excellent blue print/ Model interpretation skills.
  • Must have working knowledge of Customer requirements / specifications.
  • Must have working knowledge of Master Cam & VERISURF software.
  • Must have working knowledge of ROMER equipment, Set-up and Probe-tip Calibration.
  • Must have working knowledge of Catia modeling software.
  • Must have direct communication with internal customers.
  • Must be trained of applicable changes & customer requirements.
  • Must know the QMS basic system of reporting, record keeping and follow instructions

ITAR REQUIREMENTS:

  • To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS: No travel required for this position.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: As a federal contractor, Karman Space & Defense is committed to compliance with all federal employment eligibility requirements. We participate in E-Verify, a web-based system that allows enrolled employers to confirm the eligibility of their employees to work in the United States. As an E-Verify employer, federal compliance mandates that we require documentation to verify your identity and employment authorization upon hire.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities. The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.

Karman is committed to equal employment opportunity. We will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any legally recognized basis (“protected class”) including, but not limited to race; color; religion; genetic information; national origin; sex; pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; age; disability; citizenship status; uniform servicemember status; or any other protected class under federal, state, or local law. Our management is dedicated to ensuring the fulfillment of this policy with respect to hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, termination, recruitment advertising, pay, and other forms of compensation, training, and general treatment during employment.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $23.00 - $28.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $23 - $28

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