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Posted 22 July, 2026

Quality Control Manager

Synectics Inc
Santee, CA, US Full Time

Job Description

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Responsible for performing hands-on quality inspections on precision aerospace components throughout in-process, final, and first article inspection (FAI).

  • Responsible for conducting advanced mechanical inspections using precision measuring equipment, including micrometers, calipers, comparators, height gages, and other inspection tools.

  • Responsible for reviewing engineering drawings, specifications, and GD&T requirements to ensure dimensional accuracy and product compliance.

  • Responsible for overseeing quality control activities to ensure compliance with customer specifications, quality standards, and internal procedures.

  • Responsible for maintaining calibration records and ensuring inspection equipment is properly calibrated and compliant.

  • Responsible for completing quality documentation, including AS9102 First Article Inspection reports, inspection records, KPIs, and related quality documentation.

  • Responsible for managing nonconforming materials, corrective actions (CARs), nonconformance reports (NCRs), return material authorizations (RMAs), and quality records.

  • Responsible for conducting shop floor audits, monitoring manufacturing processes, and ensuring compliance with inspection procedures and quality requirements.

  • Responsible for collaborating with production, CNC programmers, and manufacturing teams to resolve quality issues and improve production efficiency.

  • Responsible for verifying compliance with customer purchase orders, quality clauses, engineering drawings, and manufacturing specifications.

  • Responsible for maintaining quality metrics, supporting continuous improvement initiatives, and ensuring compliance with AS9100 quality management standards.

  • Responsible for supporting inspection department operations, maintaining inspection equipment, and assisting with tooling requirements.

Qualifications

  • Minimum 5 years of experience in aerospace quality control inspection within a CNC manufacturing environment.

  • Minimum 5 years of hands-on experience with mechanical inspection and advanced GD&T interpretation.

  • Strong knowledge of precision measuring equipment, including micrometers, calipers, comparators, height gages, and related inspection tools.

  • Experience with tool calibration, first article inspections (FAIs), in-process inspections, and final inspections.

  • Knowledge of AS9100 quality management systems and internal quality auditing.

  • Experience with ERP systems; Fulcrum experience is preferred.

  • Experience managing RMAs, CARs, NCRs, and quality documentation.

  • Ability to complete AS9102 documentation, inspection reports, and KPI tracking.

  • Experience programming and operating Coordinate Measuring Machines (CMM) using PC-DMIS, Calypso, or similar software is preferred.

  • Strong understanding of machining processes, shop mathematics, metal properties, blueprint reading, and tolerance analysis.

  • Excellent communication, organization, problem-solving, and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Benefits

  • 401(k)

  • Health Insurance

  • Dental Insurance

  • Vision Insurance

  • Health Savings Account (HSA)

  • Paid Time Off

  • Vacation Leave

  • Sick Leave

  • Paid Holidays

  • Bi-weekly Pay

  • Full-time Position

Monday-Friday Schedule (7:00 AM - 3:30 PM, with additional hours as needed)

Company Description
Synectics is a leading staffing and workforce solutions company dedicated to connecting exceptional talent with top organizations. We specialize in IT, engineering, finance, healthcare, and professional services recruitment, offering both contract and permanent staffing solutions. With a people-first approach, we focus on understanding the unique needs of our clients and candidates to create long-term, successful matches. Our mission is to empower businesses with the right talent while helping professionals achieve rewarding career opportunities