QC Lead

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QC Lead (Aerospace Machining)

Location: Chino CA Shift: 1st Shift Industry: Aerospace & Defense Manufacturing

Position Overview: We are seeking a hands-on Quality Control Lead to spearhead the inspection department for a premier aerospace precision machining facility in Chino. This is a working lead role where you will balance departmental leadershipincluding scheduling and team mentorshipwith high-level technical inspection tasks. The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in a machine shop environment and is proficient in navigating the rigorous quality standards required by Tier-1 aerospace OEMs.

Core Responsibilities:

• Departmental Leadership: Lead all inspection personnel manage daily work schedules and provide performance metrics and quality data to management.

• Hands-on Inspection: Perform First Article (FAIR) In-Process and Final inspections on complex precision-machined parts.

• Technical Compliance: Review and critique AS9102 reports and support both internal and external audit efforts.

• System Oversight: Establish and monitor KPIs to evaluate the efficiency of the quality control system.

• Continuous Improvement: Investigate non-conformities perform root cause analysis and implement effective CAPA (Corrective and Preventive Actions).

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Experience: 6 years of recent inspection experience in a manufacturing environment with at least 2 years in a leadership or supervisory capacity.

• Technical Mastery: Proficient in reading blueprints and applying advanced GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing).

• Aerospace Standards: Strong working knowledge of AS9100D QMS and experience preparing/maintaining AS9102 documentation.

• Metrology Tools: Hands-on experience with CMM FARO Arm and metrology software such as PC-DMIS or Verisurf.

• Software Proficiency: Familiarity with ERP systems (e.g. JobBOSS) CAD software (CATIA V5 preferred) and MS Office 365.

• Industry Knowledge: Familiarity with major aerospace standards including BAC BMS BDS and MIL specs.

Education:

• High School Diploma GED or equivalent is required.