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Quality Inspector

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Hermeus logoHermeus · Los Angeles, CA
Full-timeOn-site7mo ago
ComplianceDocumentationPrototyping
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Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent required; associate degree or technical certification in mechanical inspection, manufacturing, or metrology preferred.
  • 3+ years of hands-on experience in mechanical inspection within aerospace, defense, or high-precision manufacturing environments.
  • Strong proficiency with precision measurement tools and metrology equipment, including CMMs and optical measurement systems.
  • Working knowledge of GD&T (ASME Y14.5) and the ability to interpret complex engineering drawings.
  • Experience inspecting tight-tolerance metallic components such as machined, welded, or sheet metal assemblies.
  • Proven ability to document, communicate, and resolve quality issues effectively in collaboration with engineering teams.

Additional Information

Hermeus is a venture-backed defense aviation company reclaiming the lost art of rapid iterative prototyping to build the fastest aircraft in the world today. By prioritizing relentless hardware iteration, we deliver high-speed systems at the pace of the modern battlefield. We work with the Department of War to provide the high-speed capabilities our nation and its allies need to maintain a durable, asymmetric advantage. We are seeking a Quality Inspector to join our growing team and ensure the highest level of quality and reliability across all hardware produced at our facility. As one of the first inspectors on-site, you will play a key role in establishing inspection standards, methods, and processes to support the production of precision aerospace and defense components. This position requires a highly detail-oriented, hands-on professional with a deep understanding of mechanical inspection, precision measurement, and documentation practices. You'll work directly with manufacturing, quality engineering, and design teams to ensure all parts meet dimensional and process conformance requirements - from prototype through production. U.S. EXPORT CONTROL COMPLIANCE STATUS The person hired will have access to information and items subject to U.S. export controls, and therefore, must either be a "U.S. person" as defined by 22 C.F.R. § 120.62 or otherwise eligible for deemed export licensing. US persons include U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, lawful permanent residents (green card holders), and asylees and refugees with such status granted, not pending. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY Hermeus is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions at Hermeus are based solely on merit, competence, and qualifications, without regard to 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.


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