Senior Quality Inspector - 2nd Shift
layup
Huntington Beach, CA
Posted Sep 8, 2026
- Full-time
Job description
At Layup Parts, our mission is simple: deliver composite parts at unprecedented speed. We’re not just another composites shop—we’re a technology-first manufacturing startup that’s revolutionizing how composite tooling and parts are made for the aerospace, defense, and motorsports industries. Our customers are developing tomorrow's high-tech products, and we are building technology to accelerate their success. We’re looking for an experienced Quality Inspector who’s passionate about precision and wants to play a key role in building the infrastructure of modern manufacturing. You’ll be hands-on in a dynamic, cross-functional environment helping us deliver quality at speed. **We are looking for this individual to work midday hours with a start time between 10:00AM - 12:00PM ideally.** ### What You’ll Do: - Inspect composite parts, molds, and tooling—both for internal use and customer delivery - Document and report findings clearly for internal teams and external stakeholders - Support and improve our Quality Management System (AS9100-style) - Perform receiving inspections and verify incoming materials meet spec - Track and document non-conformances and coordinate rework and disposition - Input inspection data into our MES (Matrix) and help refine our digital tools - Collaborate with production, software, and engineering to raise quality and reduce defects ### What We’re Looking For: - Be awesome! Be the kind of person you want to work with! - A sharp eye for detail and a high standard for precision and consistency - Hands-on experience with inspection tools (calipers, micrometers, etc.) - Comfortable reading engineering drawings and applying GD&T - Familiar with AS9100 or similar QMS standards - Able to clearly document and communicate quality issues - Must be a U.S. Person due to required access to U.S. export-controlled information or facilities ### Preferred: - 3+ years in quality/inspection in a fast-paced manufacturing environment - Familiar with 3D surface scanning, PolyWorks, or similar tools - Experience with MES, ERP, PLM, or QMS platforms (Matrix, Jira, NX, NetSuite, etc.) - Know how to handle First Article Inspections from start to finish ### Physical Requirements: - Prolonged periods of standing on the production floor, alongside lifting, standing, climbing, bending, grasping, sitting, pulling, pushing, stooping, stretching, and carrying - Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds at times.