Quality Inspector- Defense

We have a rewarding opportunity for a Quality Inspector to join our team in Santa Clarita CA.

You will be responsible for the inspection of a variety of material and assemblies at receiving, in-process, and final inspection to ensure compliance with internal and customer requirements.

Location: Santa Clarita, CA-Onsite

We Take Care of Our People

Paid Time Off I 401K with Employer Match and Profit Sharing I Health and Wellness Benefits I Learning and Development Opportunities I Referral Program I Competitive Pay I Recognition I Employee Stock Purchase Plan I Inclusive & Supportive Culture

Salary Range: $ 23.13 - $ 30.77 per hour
Please note that the salary range information provided is a general guideline only, reflecting a position based in California. Criteria such as the candidate’s qualifications and relevant experience, the scope of the specific position, as well as market and business considerations will be evaluated when extending an offer.

Your Challenge:

• Interpret purchase orders, work instructions, engineering drawings, specifications, and standards to ensure accurate inspections.

• Use calibrated measuring equipment (e.g., micrometers, calipers, height gauges) to verify parts.

• Complete inspection reports.

• Generate reports for non-conformances.

• Recommend and implement improvements to inspection procedures.

What you Bring:

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in quality inspection in aerospace, defense, or heavily regulated manufacturing.

Preferred Qualifications:

• IPC-A-610 certification

• Understanding of industry standards (AS9100, ISO 9001, IPC, MIL-STD, etc.).

Who We Are:

Our Values
Environmental, Social and Governance

The Curtiss-Wright Defense Solutions facility in Santa Clarita, California is the center of excellence for hardware level system integration and advanced package design.
Integrated Systems in Santa Clarita prides itself on experience, expertise, and low risk solutions. Our primary focus is understanding the technical challenges our customers face and creating partnerships in order to provide a high TRL solution.
For more information visit: Santa Clarita, California | Curtiss-Wright Defense Solutions (curtisswrightds.com)

No unsolicited agency submittals please.  Agency partners must be invited to participate in a search by our Talent Acquisition Team and have signed terms in place prior to any submittal.  Resumes submitted directly to any Curtiss-Wright employee or affiliate will not qualify for fee payment, and therefore become the property of Curtiss-Wright.  

Compliance Statement

This position may require exposure to export-controlled information and subject to additional security screening.  In the event information provided during the security screening reveals ineligibility to access export-controlled information, any offer of employment may be reconsidered or withdrawn. 

Curtiss-Wright is an equal opportunity employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability, age, ancestry, legally protected medical condition, family care status, marital status, religion, veteran status, national origin, or any other legally protected status. If you require accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact Talent Acquisition.

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If you require accommodation due to a disability at any time during the recruitment and/or assessment process, please contact Talent Acquisition and we will make all reasonable efforts to accommodate your request.