Quality Inspector Jobs in California
Quality Inspector jobs in California are in high demand, with active hiring in aerospace and defense, semiconductor manufacturing, medical devices, and food and beverage production, at levels from entry-level inspection technician through senior quality engineer. The largest concentrations of openings are in Los Angeles, San Diego, and the San Jose area, where employers like Northrop Grumman, Medtronic, and Intel maintain large manufacturing and engineering operations. The most sought-after specialties include aerospace inspection to AS9100 standards, FDA-regulated medical device inspection, and semiconductor process quality. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Job Description:
About Brooks:
Brooks Instrument (www.brooksinstrument.com), an industry leader in flow and pressure instrumentation for critical applications, is seeking candidates for a Quality Inspector 2 (Second Shift) position that will be based at our manufacturing location in Corona, California. Along with this location, the company has their headquarters based in Hatfield, Pennsylvania (suburban Philadelphia) and has manufacturing locations in Hungary, Malaysia, and Korea. The company also maintains sales and service offices throughout the world. Our high-tech products are used in laboratory and process applications in end markets such as oil & gas, petrochemical, medical devices, wastewater, life sciences, and analytical instruments.
Brooks is a division of ITW (Illinois Tool Works), a fortune 200 company. ITW is one of the world’s leading diversified manufacturers of specialized industrial equipment, consumables, and related service businesses. The company has operations in 56 countries and employs over 50,000 employees. These talented employees, many of whom have specialized engineering or scientific expertise, contribute to ITW’s global leadership in innovation. The company is proud of its broad portfolio of nearly 10,000 active patents and is focused on fully leveraging its highly differentiated business model to deliver solid growth with consistent best-in-class margins and return on capital.
Purpose and Objectives:
- Inspects materials and products such as machined parts, forgings and castings for conformance to specifications, quality standards, dimensional accuracy, and customer requirements
Job Description:
- Verifies specified dimensions of product or material using a variety of standard inspection tools such as micrometers, indicators, and calipers.
- Visual inspection of product to applicable blueprints, and manufacturing plans.
- Document inspection results in accordance with company procedures, manufacturing plan, and any additional work instructions.
- Determines conformance of parts, materials, and processes to specifications.
- Identify and control all nonconforming products.
- Performs standard operations on coordinate measuring equipment.
- Performs calibration of basic measuring instruments such as calipers, micrometers, bore gauges, etc.
- Assists in performing receiving inspection operations checking for conformance to specifications and blueprint requirements.
- Performs preventive maintenance on coordinate measuring and other inspection equipment.
- Follows and complies with safety rules, regulations, and work instructions.
- Operate CMM Machines: Run Coordinate Measuring Machines (CMM) to perform dimensional inspections on parts and assemblies, ensuring adherence to engineering specifications.
- Issue Quality Alerts: Identify non-conformances and promptly issue quality alerts to notify relevant departments and initiate corrective actions.
- Document Findings: Record inspection results accurately in quality systems and maintain traceability of inspected parts.
- Support Investigations: Assist in quality investigations and collaborate with engineering and production teams to resolve issues.
- Follow SOPs and Standards: Adhere to standard operating procedures, safety guidelines, and ISO quality standards.
- Meets attendance policy requirements.
- Contributes to team effort by assisting in areas as needed.
- This position is for second-shift inspection.
Experience and Skills:
- Experience operating CMM equipment and interpreting measurement data.
- Familiarity with quality alert systems and containment protocols.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to follow technical documentation.
- Basic understanding of GD&T and inspection tools (calipers, micrometers, etc.).
- Effective communication and teamwork skills
- Perform Containment Activities: Execute containment procedures to isolate defective products, prevent further processing, and support root cause analysis.
- High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
- Experience using micrometer, calipers and other hand measuring tools.
Description of Ideal Candidate:
- Ability to perform job functions with little or no supervision.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Basic computer skills required.
- Willing to work overtime as required.
Physical Demands and Work Environment:
- While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear.
- The employee is frequently required to stand and sit.
- The employee is occasionally required to walk and reach with hands and arms.
- The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and color vision.
- Work environment includes front-office and manufacturing, with some changes of temperature.
- The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Benefits
Our employees enjoy competitive, merit-based salary plus excellent benefits including:
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- Company Paid Life Insurance
- Short- and Long-Term Disability
- 401K plan with generous company match
- Vacation, personal days and holidays
- Continuing education reimbursement program
- Flexible spending accounts
The opportunity to join a well-established (80 years in business) yet dynamically changing organization that works together as a team to meet the challenges of satisfying customers’ needs and managing rapid growth to better compete in a global marketplace.
Class Code: 3632
Compensation Information:
$19.23 -$25.40
ITW is an equal opportunity employer. We value our colleagues’ unique perspectives, experiences and ideas and create workplaces where everyone can develop their careers and perform to their full potential.
As an equal employment opportunity employer, ITW is committed to equal employment opportunity and fair treatment for employees, beginning with the hiring process and continuing through all aspects of the employment relationship.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected Veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.
Job Description:
About Brooks:
Brooks Instrument (www.brooksinstrument.com), an industry leader in flow and pressure instrumentation for critical applications, is seeking candidates for a Quality Inspector 2 (Second Shift) position that will be based at our manufacturing location in Corona, California. Along with this location, the company has their headquarters based in Hatfield, Pennsylvania (suburban Philadelphia) and has manufacturing locations in Hungary, Malaysia, and Korea. The company also maintains sales and service offices throughout the world. Our high-tech products are used in laboratory and process applications in end markets such as oil & gas, petrochemical, medical devices, wastewater, life sciences, and analytical instruments.
Brooks is a division of ITW (Illinois Tool Works), a fortune 200 company. ITW is one of the world’s leading diversified manufacturers of specialized industrial equipment, consumables, and related service businesses. The company has operations in 56 countries and employs over 50,000 employees. These talented employees, many of whom have specialized engineering or scientific expertise, contribute to ITW’s global leadership in innovation. The company is proud of its broad portfolio of nearly 10,000 active patents and is focused on fully leveraging its highly differentiated business model to deliver solid growth with consistent best-in-class margins and return on capital.
Purpose and Objectives:
- Inspects materials and products such as machined parts, forgings and castings for conformance to specifications, quality standards, dimensional accuracy, and customer requirements
Job Description:
- Verifies specified dimensions of product or material using a variety of standard inspection tools such as micrometers, indicators, and calipers.
- Visual inspection of product to applicable blueprints, and manufacturing plans.
- Document inspection results in accordance with company procedures, manufacturing plan, and any additional work instructions.
- Determines conformance of parts, materials, and processes to specifications.
- Identify and control all nonconforming products.
- Performs standard operations on coordinate measuring equipment.
- Performs calibration of basic measuring instruments such as calipers, micrometers, bore gauges, etc.
- Assists in performing receiving inspection operations checking for conformance to specifications and blueprint requirements.
- Performs preventive maintenance on coordinate measuring and other inspection equipment.
- Follows and complies with safety rules, regulations, and work instructions.
- Operate CMM Machines: Run Coordinate Measuring Machines (CMM) to perform dimensional inspections on parts and assemblies, ensuring adherence to engineering specifications.
- Issue Quality Alerts: Identify non-conformances and promptly issue quality alerts to notify relevant departments and initiate corrective actions.
- Document Findings: Record inspection results accurately in quality systems and maintain traceability of inspected parts.
- Support Investigations: Assist in quality investigations and collaborate with engineering and production teams to resolve issues.
- Follow SOPs and Standards: Adhere to standard operating procedures, safety guidelines, and ISO quality standards.
- Meets attendance policy requirements.
- Contributes to team effort by assisting in areas as needed.
- This position is for second-shift inspection.
Experience and Skills:
- Experience operating CMM equipment and interpreting measurement data.
- Familiarity with quality alert systems and containment protocols.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to follow technical documentation.
- Basic understanding of GD&T and inspection tools (calipers, micrometers, etc.).
- Effective communication and teamwork skills
- Perform Containment Activities: Execute containment procedures to isolate defective products, prevent further processing, and support root cause analysis.
- High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
- Experience using micrometer, calipers and other hand measuring tools.
Description of Ideal Candidate:
- Ability to perform job functions with little or no supervision.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Basic computer skills required.
- Willing to work overtime as required.
Physical Demands and Work Environment:
- While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear.
- The employee is frequently required to stand and sit.
- The employee is occasionally required to walk and reach with hands and arms.
- The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and color vision.
- Work environment includes front-office and manufacturing, with some changes of temperature.
- The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Benefits
Our employees enjoy competitive, merit-based salary plus excellent benefits including:
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- Company Paid Life Insurance
- Short- and Long-Term Disability
- 401K plan with generous company match
- Vacation, personal days and holidays
- Continuing education reimbursement program
- Flexible spending accounts
The opportunity to join a well-established (80 years in business) yet dynamically changing organization that works together as a team to meet the challenges of satisfying customers’ needs and managing rapid growth to better compete in a global marketplace.
Class Code: 3632
Compensation Information:
$19.23 -$25.40
ITW is an equal opportunity employer. We value our colleagues’ unique perspectives, experiences and ideas and create workplaces where everyone can develop their careers and perform to their full potential.
As an equal employment opportunity employer, ITW is committed to equal employment opportunity and fair treatment for employees, beginning with the hiring process and continuing through all aspects of the employment relationship.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected Veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.
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What California Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in quality inspector jobs across California.
- High school diploma or equivalent required, associate or bachelor's degree preferred by most California employers
- Experience reading and interpreting engineering drawings, blueprints, and GD&T specifications
- Familiarity with quality management systems such as ISO 9001, AS9100, or FDA 21 CFR Part 820
- Hands-on proficiency with dimensional measurement tools including calipers, micrometers, and CMMs
- Knowledge of inspection sampling methods and statistical process control techniques
- ASQ Certified Quality Inspector credential recognized as a strong differentiator in California listings
Quality Inspector Jobs in California: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a quality inspector in California?
California does not require a state-issued license to work as a quality inspector, so the path runs through education and industry credentials. Most employers expect at least a high school diploma, and an associate degree in manufacturing technology, industrial technology, or a related field strengthens your application. Earning an ASQ Certified Quality Inspector designation signals competence to California aerospace, medical device, and semiconductor employers and is widely recognized across the state's major hiring industries.
Which companies hire quality inspectors in California?
Employers hiring quality inspectors in California right now include Joby Aviation, Howmet Aerospace, and SpaceX, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. California's concentration of aerospace primes, FDA-regulated medical device manufacturers, and semiconductor fabs means hiring is steady across Southern California defense corridors and the Bay Area technology hub throughout the year.
Which California cities have the most quality inspector jobs?
San Diego, Irvine, and Torrance have the most quality inspector openings in California. Los Angeles anchors demand through its aerospace and defense manufacturing base, San Diego draws on medical device and biotech production, and San Jose reflects the dense concentration of semiconductor and electronics manufacturers in Silicon Valley, each bringing consistent inspection staffing needs tied to regulated and precision-critical production environments.
Are there remote quality inspector jobs in California?
Yes, but they're rare. Quality inspection is fundamentally a hands-on, on-site discipline requiring physical access to parts, production lines, and measurement equipment, so most roles are facility-based. About 2% of quality inspector openings tied to California are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, and those positions tend to involve document control, supplier quality auditing, or quality management system administration rather than direct product inspection.
How can I get hired as a quality inspector in California with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is applying for inspection technician or quality control associate roles at contract manufacturers and staffing firms that supply California's aerospace and medical device industries. Large California employers such as Northrop Grumman and Medtronic run structured new-hire training programs that onboard candidates without prior inspection experience. Completing an ASQ Certified Quality Inspector prep course, building familiarity with blueprint reading, and targeting adjacent roles like production assembler or receiving inspector creates a credible starting point.
Where can I find and apply to quality inspector jobs in California?
You can find and apply to quality inspector jobs in California on Migrate Mate, which lists current California openings updated regularly. Find the roles that fit your experience, location, and industry focus, then apply directly to each one.
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