Quality Control (QC) Inspector - AS9100 CNC Manufacturing at Ricaurte Precision, Inc.

At a Glance

Company: Ricaurte Precision, Inc.
Location: Santa Ana, California
Job Type: Full-Time Exempt
Pay Range: $56,000 - $85,000 per year (DOE)
Experience Level: Mid-to-Senior
Industries: Aerospace, Medical, Defense, Advanced Manufacturing
Quality Systems: AS9100D, ISO 9001:2015

Why This Role Exists

Ricaurte Precision machines mission-critical, tight-tolerance components where quality is non-negotiable. This role exists to ensure that every part leaving the shop meets customer, regulatory, and internal quality standards, while also strengthening accountability and continuous improvement across the shop floor.

As a QC Inspector at RPI, you are not just inspecting parts - you are a key guardian of quality, documentation, and trust with customers.

The Work You'll Be Doing

In this role, you will:

• Read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, GD&T, and production schedules
• Perform First Article, In-Process, and Final Inspections on CNC-machined parts
• Accept or reject parts based on customer specifications and quality standards
• Communicate inspection results and quality issues with machinists, supervisors, production, and management
• Hold machinists accountable for drawing compliance, documentation accuracy, and corrective actions
• Identify, tag, and isolate non-conforming material
• Write and support non-conformance reports (NCRs) and assist with root cause analysis
• Support CAPA, CARs, and audit findings in collaboration with cross-functional teams
• Participate in customer and ISO audits, including preparation and ongoing compliance monitoring
• Maintain inspection records, documentation, and traceability within the quality system
• Escalate critical quality issues promptly and professionally

This role has real authority, real accountability, and real impact.

Inspection Equipment & Tools

You'll work with precision inspection tools and systems including:

• Calipers, micrometers, gauge pins
• Height gauges, indicators, comparators
• CMM and vision-based inspection systems (where applicable)
• ERP and quality systems for documentation and traceability

What We're Looking For

Required

• 2+ years of quality inspection experience in a CNC machining environment
• Hands-on experience performing FAI, in-process, and final inspections
• Working knowledge of AS9100D and ISO 9001:2015 quality systems
• Strong understanding of blueprints and GD&T
• Proficiency with precision measuring tools
• Ability to evaluate inspection data and identify deviations
• Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced shop environment

Preferred (Not Required)

• Bachelor's degree plus inspection experience (or equivalent experience)
• Experience with PC-DMIS, SolidWorks, 1Factory, or similar software
• Experience writing NCRs, CAPAs, and CARs
• Familiarity with ERP systems such as Fulcrum

Quality Culture at Ricaurte Precision

RPI quality professionals are expected to live these core values every day:

• Excellence in Communication - honest, timely, and transparent
• Attention to Detail & Quality - every part, every time
• Flexibility & Resourcefulness - adapt and solve problems as a team
• Eagerness to Grow - continuous improvement for yourself and others
• Gratitude - for the team, customers, and opportunities

Pay, Benefits & Schedule

• $56,000 - $85,000 annually, DOE
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• 401(k) with company match
• Stable, long-term role in an AS9100-certified shop

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift up to 40 lbs (inspection tools and materials)
• Frequent standing, walking, bending, and fine motor work
• Ability to focus on detailed inspection tasks for extended periods
• Work safely in a CNC shop environment with appropriate PPE

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