Quality Control Shop Inspector

Description

RAM Aerospace has been powering flight and space exploration since 1975, delivering precision solenoids, valves, actuators, LVDTs, and RVDTs for commercial, defense, and space applications. Headquartered in St. George, Utah, with a facility in Valencia, California, we build mission-critical components that the world's leading aerospace programs depend on. Join a team that builds the future of aerospace, on time, with excellence. Your career takes off here!

As a Quality Control Shop Inspector at RAM, you ensure the quality and precision of aerospace components through detailed visual, dimensional, and mechanical inspections. Using tools like CMM machines and precision handheld instruments, you verify that parts meet strict specifications at every stage—from first article to final test. Your work helps maintain the safety, reliability, and performance of mission-critical systems in aviation, space, and defense. If you have a meticulous eye for detail, a deep understanding of GD&T, and the confidence to halt production if a part isn't perfect, we want you on our team.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Precision Measurement & Inspection: Inspect, test, and measure manufactured products for strict conformance to requirements. You will use a variety of precision handheld inspection tools (calipers, micrometers, drop gauges) and set/monitor automated measuring machines (CMMs).
• Blueprint & GD&T Analysis: Analyze and interpret complex aerospace blueprints, GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing) data, and manuals to determine the correct specifications, inspection procedures, and certification methods required for each part.
• Defect Identification & Resolution: Act as the gatekeeper of quality. You will reject products, materials, or equipment not meeting requirements, discuss these inspection results with production teams, and recommend necessary corrective actions.
• Documentation & Traceability: Maintain highly accurate documentation. You will write detailed inspection reports, record specific test data (dimensions, weights, temperatures), and properly mark physical items with their grade and acceptance/rejection status.
• Visual & Functional Verification: Compare colors, shapes, textures, or grades of products against standard templates. You will also read equipment dials and meters to verify processing equipment is functioning at specified levels, occasionally cleaning or adjusting equipment to correct found defects.

Requirements

• Legal: Must be able to pass a comprehensive criminal background check and drug screening.
• ITAR: Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum (due to ITAR requirements).
• Education & Experience: High School Diploma or GED required. Previous experience in quality control inspection, machining, or precision manufacturing is highly preferred.
• Technical Knowledge: Strong working knowledge of GD&T, blueprint reading, and precision measurement tools. Familiarity with ISO 9001/AS9100 standards, statistical process control (SPC), and Kaizen principles is preferred.
• Computer Skills: Must be proficient in operating a computer and using Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook to maintain quality records and write reports.
• Soft Skills: Excellent organizational skills with the ability to maintain extreme attention to detail while remaining efficient. You must be able to multi-task with limited supervision, handle frequent interruptions, and communicate effectively and diplomatically with the machine shop.
• Physical Demands: Must be able to sit and stand constantly throughout the shift. Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs safely. Must possess excellent manual dexterity, handling and fingering small parts and precision tools constantly.

Why You’ll Love Working at RAM – Our Benefits

At RAM Aerospace, we believe our people are our greatest asset. That’s why we offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package designed to support your well-being, work-life balance, and long-term success.

Our benefits include:

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance - Comprehensive coverage to keep you and your family healthy.
• Short-Term Disability & Voluntary Benefits - Additional protection and peace of mind when you need it most.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - Confidential support for personal, financial, and emotional well-being.
• Paid Time Off (PTO) & Paid Holidays - Generous time off to relax, travel, and spend time with loved ones.
• Paid Parental Leave - Time to bond with your new addition and transition smoothly back to work.
• 401(K) Retirement Account - Plan for your future with our 401(K) retirement account, complete with an employer match.
• Tuition Assistance - Invest in your education and future growth with our tuition assistance program.
• Flexible Work Schedule - Balance your work and personal life with a flexible work schedule.

We are committed to creating an environment where our employees can thrive both personally and professionally.

EEO (Equal Employment Opportunity)

RAM Aerospace is an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law. In addition, it is the policy of RAM Aerospace to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified employees who have protected disabilities to the extent required by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances where a particular employee works.

We welcome former military and law enforcement applicants!