Experienced Inbound Receiving Inspector
Align Aerospace · Chatsworth HQ · United States · On-site
Posted Oct 5, 2026
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Job Type
Full-time
Description
Aerospace Quality Receiving Inspector– Stop Being “Just an Inspector.” Become the Standard. | Align Aerospace – Chatsworth, CA Ready to grow your quality career in aerospace?
At Align Aerospace, Receiving Inspectors aren’t box-checkers—they’re decision-makers at the front line of quality. You are the reason bad product never makes it into the system. If you’ve got 2–3 years of real inspection experience and you’re ready to level up— this is where you do it.
Join Align Aerospace as a Receiving Inspector—where your sharp eye in quality keeps aircraft safe, your voice strengthens our team, and your career takes off.
Why This Role is Awesome:
Most companies will keep you doing the same thing for years. We don’t. At Align, this role is a launch point into high-level quality.
You’ll get:
Hands-on development in aerospace inspection standards
Exposure to FAIs, quality systems, and advanced inspection processes
Clear path to:
Final Inspector
Quality Specialist (customer/supplier-facing)
Audit & compliance roles
and more...
What You'll Be Doing:
Inspect incoming aerospace hardware using calipers, micrometers, gauges, and comparators
Read and interpret blueprints and specifications (and get better at it fast)
Verify certifications, COCs, and traceability—no shortcuts
Make accept/reject decisions that directly impact quality and customer trust
Identify nonconforming material and stop it before it moves forward
Work in SAP and quality systems to document everything cleanly and accurately
Partner with warehouse, quality, and operations teams to keep product flowing
You are the gatekeeper. If you miss it—everyone is impacted.
Requirements
Who We’re Looking for as the Ideal Candidate?
You already know inspection. Now we’re looking for someone who wants to master it.
You bring:
2–3 years of hands-on inspection experience (aerospace, manufacturing, medical, or similar)
Experience using precision measuring tools (calipers, micrometers, gauges, etc.)
Ability to read or willingness to quickly improve in blueprints / drawings
Strong attention to detail and confidence in your decisions
Comfort working in systems (ERP, Excel, inspection logs)
You stand out if you have:
Exposure to GD&T or aerospace standards (AS9100 / ISO)
Experience reviewing certs, traceability, or quality paperwork
A reputation for being the one who catches what others miss
Bonus Points If You Have:
Experience using Net-Inspect or other similar inspection systems
Delegated source inspector credentialing
SAE or similar inspection certifications.
What You Get
401(k) with company match
Medical, Dental, and FREE Vision
Paid holidays + strong PTO
Annual bonus opportunity
Flexible schedules (including every other Friday off)
Casual environment (no lab coats—just real work)
Shoe credit program
Actual career growth (not just words in a job post)
The Environment
Fast-paced, high-volume…