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Receiving Inspector
Job Location:
Job Location:
Redondo Beach, CA - USA
Hourly Salary:
$ 35 - 40
Hourly Salary:
Posted:
12 June 2026 (30+ days ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
9 September 2026
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Vacancies:
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Job Summary
As a Receiving Inspector with Impulse Space you will ensure that incoming materials components and hardware meet all engineering quality and regulatory requirements before they enter production. Youll collaborate closely with Supply Chain Quality Engineering and Production teams to maintain compliance with aerospace standards and support high reliability manufacturing.
Responsibilities
- Perform incoming inspection of raw materials mechanical components electronic parts hardware and assemblies against engineering drawings specifications and purchase order requirements.
- Verify documentation including certificates of conformance raw material certifications test data special process certs and other required documentation per AS9100/AS9102 standards.
- Conduct visual inspections using standard tools (calipers micrometers height gauges borescopes etc.)
- Identify document and segregate nonconforming material; initiate Nonconformance Reports (NCRs) and communicate findings to Quality Engineering and Supply Chain.
- Maintain accurate inspection records in ERP/MRP or QMS systems and ensure traceability requirements are fully met.
- Support audits and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives related to incoming inspection and supplier quality.
- Ensure proper handling labeling and storage of inspected materials in accordance with ESD FOD and safety protocols.
Minimum Qualifications
- 2 years of experience in receiving or quality inspection within aerospace defense or other highly regulated industries.
- Strong understanding of engineering drawings GD&T and specification interpretation.
- Proficiency with standard inspection tools and measurement techniques.
- Familiarity with AS9100 AS9102 First Article Inspection and general aerospace quality system requirements.
- Ability to identify defects document findings accurately and communicate effectively with cross-functional teams.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Preferred Skills and Experience
- 5 years of experience in receiving or quality inspection within aerospace.
- Experience working with ERP/MRP systems (e.g. SAP Oracle Epicor NetSuite).
- CMM or advanced metrology experience.
- IPC NAS or other aerospace hardware/material inspection experience.
- Certifications such as ASQ CQT (Certified Quality Technician) or similar.
Additional Information:
Compensation bands are determined by role level location and alignment with market data. Individual level and base pay is determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on job-related skills education experience technical capabilities and internal addition to base salary for full-time hires you may also be eligible for long-term incentives in the form of stock options and access to medical vision & dental coverage as well as access to a 401(k) retirement plan.
Impulse Spaces spacecraft manufacturing business is subject to U.S. export regulations including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and Export Administration Regulations (EAR). This position requires applicants to be either U.S. Persons (i.e. U.S. citizen U.S. national lawful permanent U.S. resident (green card holder) an individual granted asylum in the U.S. or an individual admitted in U.S. refugee status) or persons eligible to obtain an export license from the U.S. Departments of State Commerce or other applicable U.S. government agencies. Learn more about the ITAR here.
Impulse Space is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with Impulse Space is governed on the basis of merit competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race color religion gender national origin/ethnicity veteran status disability status age sexual orientation gender identity marital status mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.
Required Experience:
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