Quality Inspector
Mach Industries
Location
Huntington Beach
Employment Type
Full time
Location Type
On-site
Department
Manufacturing
Compensation
- $28 – $48 per hour • Offers Equity
At Mach, we believe that compensation is more than just a paycheck. It's a comprehensive package designed to reward the time, skills, and expertise you bring to our team. We are committed to offering competitive compensation that is equitable, transparent, and aligned with market trends.
Key Elements of Our Compensation Philosophy:
Competitive Salaries: We continuously research market rates to ensure our salaries are competitive with those in our industry and geographic location.
Performance-Based Incentives: Our bonus structure is tied to both individual and company performance, creating a win-win scenario that motivates our team members to excel.
Equity Participation: We offer stock options or equity to employees, ensuring that you share in the success and growth of the company.
Benefit Packages: Our benefits include healthcare, dental and vision plans, retirement savings, and paid time off, because we understand that your well-being extends beyond the office.
Professional Development: We allocate funds for continuing education, training, and career growth.
Transparency: We are committed to openness about our compensation tiers and how decisions are made, ensuring trust and mutual respect.
By joining Mach, you’re not just accepting a job—you’re becoming a key part of a team that values your contributions and invests in your growth. Together, we aim to create a rewarding environment that sets the stage for long-term success.
About Mach Industries
Founded in 2022, Mach Industries is a rapidly growing defense technology company focused on developing next-generation autonomous defense platforms. At the core of our mission is the commitment to delivering scalable, decentralized defense systems that enhance the strategic capabilities of the United States and its allies. With a workforce of approximately 220 employees, we operate with startup agility and ambition.
Our vision is to redefine the future of warfare through cutting-edge manufacturing, innovation at speed, and unwavering focus on national security. We are dedicated to solving the next generation of warfare with lethal systems that deter kinetic conflict and protect global security.
The Role
As a Quality Inspector, you will be the last line of defense between our factory and the field. You will inspect precision components, perform in-process checks on critical assemblies, validate supplier deliveries, and ensure every part meets drawing, specification, and customer requirements. This is a hands-on, high-accountability position embedded in production.
Key Responsibilities
Perform in-process, dimensional and receiving inspections on electrical and mechanical assemblies using engineering drawings, CAD models, and established procedures to verify conformance to design requirements
Identify, document, and escalate production non-conformances in accordance with QMS procedures, pursuing corrective action as required
Communicate and collaborate cross-functionally to resolve quality issues at the point of occurrence
Support the development and maintenance of work instructions, work orders, MBOMs, and inspection records to ensure accuracy and compliance
Contribute to Quality Management System (QMS) activities and assess compliance to company and industry standards
Participate in continuous improvement and lean manufacturing initiatives on the production floor
Manage the Material Review Board (MRB) process, including data entry, reporting, tracking, and coordination of logistics related to material disposition.
Administer the calibration system by ensuring all measuring and test equipment are current with calibration schedules and meet usage requirements.
Required Qualifications
High school diploma or equivalency certificate
2+ years of inspection experience in an aerospace, defense, aviation, or advanced manufacturing environment
Proficiency in GD&T
Hands-on experience performing receiving and/or in-process inspections on mechanical and/or electrical assemblies
Demonstrated experience identifying and documenting non-conformances and supporting resolution through established quality processes
Preferred Qualifications
Degree or coursework in a technical or engineering field (STEM)
Practical experience working within AS9100 and/or ISO 9001 quality management systems
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Specialized experience in one or more of the following:
Avionics, electronics, or wire harness fabrication and inspection
Composites manufacturing
Vehicle integration and testing
Metrology equipment (Hexagon/Faro Scanner, CMM)
IPC 610,620, ASTM, and other standards
NDE/NDT experience
Disclosures
This position may require access to information protected under U.S. export control laws and regulations, including the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) and the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). Please note that any offer for employment may be conditioned on authorization to receive software or technology controlled under these U.S. export control laws and regulations without sponsorship for an export license.
Mach participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.
The salary range for this role is an estimate based on a wide range of compensation factors, inclusive of base salary only. Actual salary offers may vary based on (but not limited to) work experience, education and training, critical skills, and business considerations. Highly competitive equity grants are included in most offers and are considered part of Mach’s total compensation package. Mach offers benefits such as health insurance, retirement plans, and opportunities for professional development.
Mach is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will be treated with respect and receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, uniform service, Veteran status, age, or any other protected characteristic per federal, state, or local law, including those with a criminal history, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws. If you’d like to defend the American way of life, please reach out!