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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Lead Quality Inspector - **Company:** RTCA, Inc - **Location:** Simi Valley, CA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $72,800.0 - $83,200.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Computerized Maintenance Management Systems, Microsoft Office, Calypso Programming Language, Statistical Process Control (SPC), PC-DMIS Software - **Published:** October 22, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.thejobnetwork.com/job/77608c51-c0a5-45d7-9452-0a1a6589557c/lead-quality-inspector ## About the Role * High school diploma or equivalent required. * 5+ years of quality inspection experience within aerospace, precision machining, or manufacturing environments. * Demonstrated experience providing technical leadership, mentoring, or coordinating inspection activities. * Advanced ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, specifications, and technical documentation. * Strong working knowledge of AS9100 and/or ISO 9001 quality management systems. * Advanced understanding of ASME Y14.5 Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T). * Proficiency using precision inspection equipment including micrometers, calipers, bore gauges, height gauges, optical comparators, and related instruments. * Experience completing First Article Inspection Reports (FAIRs) and AS9102 documentation. * Strong understanding of inspection methods, measurement techniques, shop mathematics, and blueprint interpretation. * Ability to review and maintain accurate quality documentation and inspection records. * Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills. * Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to collaborate across departments. * Proficiency with Microsoft Office and ERP/MRP systems., * Experience programming or operating Coordinate Measuring Machines (CMMs) using software such as Calypso, Mitutoyo MCOSMOS, Verisurf, PC-DMIS, or similar. * ASQ Certified Quality Inspector (CQI), Certified Quality Technician (CQT), or other relevant quality certification. * Associate's degree or higher in Quality, Manufacturing, Engineering, or a related technical field. * Experience leading corrective action investigations using root cause analysis methodologies. * Working knowledge of Statistical Process Control (SPC), Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement tools. * Experience supporting customer, internal, or regulatory audits. * Experience reviewing inspection plans, manufacturing documentation, and quality procedures. * Ability to coordinate inspection activities across multiple product lines while maintaining production priorities. ## Description The Lead Quality Inspector serves as the technical leader of the inspection team, ensuring the consistent execution of inspection activities while supporting production, engineering, and quality objectives within a precision manufacturing environment. In addition to performing advanced inspections, this role provides day-to-day guidance to Quality Inspectors, coordinates inspection priorities, assists with quality investigations, supports audits, and promotes continuous improvement initiatives. The Lead Quality Inspector acts as a subject matter expert, helping maintain compliance with customer requirements, engineering specifications, AS9100 quality standards, and regulatory requirements while fostering a culture of quality and accountability., * Working a full-time, onsite position at our Simi Valley, CA location. * Perform advanced dimensional and visual inspections of raw materials, in-process components, assemblies, and finished products using precision measurement equipment. * Coordinate daily inspection priorities and workflow to support production schedules and customer delivery requirements. * Provide technical guidance, training, and mentoring to Quality Inspectors and support employee development. * Serve as the primary resource for complex inspection questions, drawing interpretation, GD&T application, and measurement methodology. * Interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, models, specifications, manufacturing plans, and work instructions in accordance with ASME Y14.5 GD&T requirements. * Verify compliance with customer, regulatory, and internal quality requirements, including AS9100, ISO standards, and customer-specific specifications. * Utilize and verify the proper use and calibration status of inspection equipment including micrometers, calipers, bore gauges, height gauges, optical comparators, CMMs, and other precision instruments. * Review and approve inspection documentation, traceability records, FAIR packages, and quality documentation for accuracy and completeness. * Lead or support First Article Inspection (FAI) activities and AS9102 documentation. * Identify, document, and communicate nonconforming material while coordinating containment activities and disposition with Engineering, Manufacturing, and Quality leadership. * Assist in root cause investigations, corrective actions, preventive actions, and continuous improvement initiatives. * Support internal, customer, and regulatory audits by preparing documentation and serving as a technical resource during audit activities. * Monitor inspection processes and recommend improvements that increase quality, efficiency, and consistency. * Ensure inspection staging areas, documentation, and product traceability are maintained throughout the inspection process. * Communicate inspection results, production status, and quality concerns effectively with cross-functional teams. * Promote compliance with company safety policies and maintain a clean and organized work environment. * Performs other duties as assigned.