As a Quality Inspector, you will uphold the quality regulations of our company and perform the quality inspection process to guarantee that all our products meet expectations before moving to the manufacturing line. You will perform regular product evaluations, record inspection results, and recommend improvements to the quality process. To excel in this role, you will demonstrate great attention to detail with excellent technical and analytical abilities.

Responsibilities

• Operate incoming-material structural-test equipment, running standardized load-and-stress protocols on received components.
• Conduct general part inspections (dimensional, visual, and functional) using our broad array of precision tools.
• Perform detailed inspections of many carbon fiber parts, identifying delaminations, voids, or dimensional deviations, and flagging discrepancies.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings and blueprints to extract inspection requirements and GD&T callouts.
• Define our inspection processes as we scale, including what to inspect, how, and selecting the appropriate measurement tool for each task.
• Accurately record inspection data in our quality-management system, maintaining traceability of lot numbers and inspection outcomes.
• Identify nonconformances, apply hold tags, and collaborate with Quality Engineering and Suppliers on root-cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Support continuous-improvement initiatives: refine inspection plans, reduce cycle times, and standardize best practices.

• 2+ years of hands-on quality-inspection experience in manufacturing, new product introduction, or a related field.
• Experience with various digital measurement tools such as calipers and micrometers.
• Proficiency with cross commodities including PCBAs, metals, 3D printed parts, motors, electronics, and composites.
• Ability to read and work from engineering drawings, schematics, and technical documents.
• Proficiency with quality documentation software such as 1Factory and task tracking software such as Jira.

• Understanding of GD&T.
• Ability to use spreadsheets for data management.
• Experience in electrical troubleshooting and quality control.

Join a diverse environment where feedback is expected and valued. Enjoy the opportunity to work in a growing team with a current headcount above 60. Be part of a workplace that values continuous improvement and offers flexibility in work hours.

Work Environment

Work within a team of 2 Quality Inspectors, Engineers, and a Lead Quality Engineer. The environment features an open production floor with varying assembly stations. The regular shift is Monday to Friday, 7am to 4pm, with occasional requirements for flexibility and some weekends. Dress code is casual.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of San Francisco, CA.

The pay range for this position is $33.00 - $38.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in San Francisco,CA.

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 10, 2026.

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.