Machina Labs

AI-enabled robotic manufacturing for rapid production

Quality Inspector - Aerospace and Defense

Inspection & TestPosted on Nov 13

Full-timeChatsworth, Los Angeles, CA, USA$24 - $29 /hrIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
One to three years of inspection, machine shop, fabrication, or manufacturing experience is required.
Hands-on experience with precision measurement tools is required.
The candidate must be able to read engineering drawings and basic Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing on routine parts.
Experience with inspection documentation and data-entry systems, such as MES or ERP, is required.
The candidate must maintain accurate, legible, and complete records and record findings without omission.
The candidate must meet U.S. export-control requirements under ITAR.
The candidate must be available for the first shift, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM.
The candidate must be able to work in a shop environment with exposure to noise and manufacturing conditions, perform repetitive movements, handle inspection tools, and lift up to 50 pounds while working around large assemblies.
The candidate must be flexible to support extended hours or weekends as needed.

Responsibilities

Perform receiving, in-process, first article, and final inspections to ensure parts meet engineering specifications and quality standards.
Inspect sheet metal, formed, welded, and incoming machined hardware from suppliers.
Interpret engineering drawings and blueprints and apply Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing under ASME Y14.5 to verify conformance.
Use precision measurement tools, including micrometers, calipers, height gauges, and surface-finish comparators.
Assist with completing AS9102 First Article Inspection Reports.
Identify and document nonconformances and support Material Review Board dispositioning.
Maintain accurate inspection records in the Manufacturing Execution System.
Collaborate with manufacturing, engineering, and quality teams on root-cause analysis and corrective actions.
Ensure quality, traceability, and compliance across production activities.
Follow required personal protective equipment, material-handling, housekeeping, foreign-object-damage, and safety practices.

Desired Qualifications

Three or more years of aerospace and defense inspection experience is preferred.
Experience operating portable coordinate measuring machines and using laser scanning for large components is preferred.
Experience supporting Material Review Board, nonconformance, and corrective-action processes is preferred.
Exposure to supplier quality and aerospace prime requirements is preferred.
Exposure to AS9100 and AS9102 first article inspection is preferred.

Salary Range: 24 to 29 (Currency: USD) (Pay period: per-hour-wage)

About Machina Labs

Engineering moves at software speed. Manufacturing doesn't. Yet.

Machina Labs is changing that. We build intelligent, software-defined factories that produce complex metal structures directly from digital design. By integrating advanced metal forming, robotics, and automated production inside a flexible factory architecture, we enable customers to move from prototype to production in weeks, not years.

Backed by Lockheed Martin, Toyota, and NVIDIA, we're building the manufacturing infrastructure that defense, aerospace, and advanced mobility programs will run on.

If you want to work on hard problems that matter and see them fly, drive, and defend, this is the place.

Job Description:

Machina Labs is seeking a detail-oriented Quality Inspector to support the production of high-precision, flight-critical components. In this role, you will be responsible for performing receiving, in-process, first article, and final inspections to ensure all parts meet engineering specifications and quality standards.

You will work closely with manufacturing, engineering, and quality teams to uphold product integrity, support production readiness, and drive continuous improvement across our robotic manufacturing processes.

Key Responsibilities:

Perform receiving, in-process, and final inspection on sheet metal, formed, and welded hardware, plus incoming machined parts from our suppliers.

Interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, and GD&T (ASME Y14.5) to verify conformance.

Use precision measurement tools including micrometers, calipers, height gauges, and surface finish comparators.

Aid in completing AS9102 First Article Inspection Reports (FAIR).

Identify and document nonconformances (NCRs) and support MRB dispositioning.

Maintain accurate inspection records within MES system.

Collaborate cross-functionally to support root cause analysis and corrective actions.

Ensure high standards of quality, traceability, and compliance across all production activities.

Follow required PPE, material handling, housekeeping, FOD, and best safety practices.

*This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required for this role. Duties and responsibilities may change based on business needs.

Required Background & Experience:

High school diploma or equivalent.

1 to 3 years of inspection, machine shop, fabrication, or manufacturing experience.

Hands-on experience with precision measurement tools.

Able to read engineering drawings and basic GD&T on routine parts.

Experience with inspection documentation and data entry systems (MES/ERP).

Accurate, legible, complete recordkeeping habits, and the discipline to record findings without omission.

Must meet U.S. export control (ITAR) requirements.

Preferred Qualifications:

3+ Aerospace and Defense inspection background

Experience operating portable CMMs and laser scanning for large components. .

Experience supporting MRB, NCRs, and corrective action processes.

Exposure to supplier quality and aerospace prime requirements.

Exposure to AS9100 and AS9102 first article inspection.

Work Environment & Requirements

Availability for 1st shift (8:00 AM – 4:30 PM).

Ability to work in a shop environment with exposure to noise and manufacturing conditions.

Capable of performing repetitive movements and handling inspection tools.

Able to lift up to 50 lbs. and work around large assemblies.

Flexibility to support extended hours or weekends as needed.

Machina Labs is an Affirmative Action and Equal Employment Opportunity employer and considers all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or status as a protected veteran in accordance with state and federal law.

We endeavor to make the job application process accessible to any and all users. If you have a disability that impacts your ability to complete the job application process and would like to request assistance or a reasonable accommodation, please contact us at (888)444-9777. This contact information is for accommodation requests only, not to inquire about the status of applications.

About the Company

Machina Labs

AI-enabled robotic manufacturing for rapid production

Machina Labs builds integrated manufacturing systems that use robotics and AI to speed up production and design iteration. Their systems help aerospace, defense, OEMs, heavy equipment, energy, marine, construction, agriculture, transportation, and consumer product manufacturers move from design to tested parts in days instead of months. The products combine robotic automation with AI-driven process optimization and digital tooling to shape, assemble, and test sheet metal components and other parts, enabling rapid prototyping, production scaling, and quality improvements. Their goal is to shorten design-to-production cycles while improving quality and reliability, serving government and high-performance industrial customers with fast, cost-effective solutions.

Company size: 51-200
Company stage: Series C
Total funding: $173.1M
Headquarters: Los Angeles, CA
Founded: 2019

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