Inspector A - Defense System Division Group: Aerospace Group N. America Division: Defense Systems Location : USA IRVINE CA DEFENSE SYSTEMS Job Family : Manufacturing Job Type : Regular Posted : Feb 4, 2026 Job ID : 62835 Back to Search Results Job Description Apply Now > Save JobJob Saved Job Title: Inspector A Job Code: 1427 Department: Quality Exempt or Non-Exempt: Non-exempt Grade: M27 Org Marketing Statement At Parker Aerospace, we develop technologies and innovative solutions that enable reliable, efficient and increasingly sustainable flight for the lifecycle of the aircraft, including aftermarket support. Our passionate people with deep engineering expertise, together with our breadth of differentiated technologies, ensure that we make the extraordinary happen and continue to shape the future of aviation in partnership with our customers. As a member of our team, you are instrumental in fulfilling our mission: 'Enabling Engineering Breakthroughs that Lead to a Better Tomorrow.' Pursuing a career at Parker presents unlimited opportunities for both professional and personal development. Working with some of the most brilliant minds in the industry, your contributions will be pivotal in developing innovative technologies and products, significantly contributing to Parker’s goal of addressing the world’s most pressing engineering challenges. At Parker, our team members belong, matter and make a difference. Inspector A Position Summary/Essential Functions: Sets up and performs mechanical, visual, and first article inspection of machined parts, castings, forgings, gears, complex precision parts and complex precision electro-mechanical assemblies to determine precise conformance to drawings and specifications. Performs and verifies compliance to acceptance test procedures. Must be able to work from complex blueprints, inspection specifications and verbal or written instructions with minimal supervision. Must have good working knowledge of military and commercial specifications, particularly ASME Y14.5M (dimensioning and tolerancing), non-destructive test methods and trigonometric equations. Responsibilities: • Mechanical, visual, and first article inspection of machined parts, castings, forgings, gears, precision parts and complex precision electro-mechanical assemblies. • Performs and/or verifies compliance to, acceptance test procedures. • Performs final inspection to verify compliance with company and/or customer specifications. • Must use standard inspection measuring equipment and make proper inspection setups from drawings, specifications, and inspection instructions with minimal supervision. • Capable of reviewing and interpreting vendor material and process certifications for compliance. • Able to perform self-directed source inspection. • Light housekeeping in inspection department, keeping inspection equipment and work stations clean. • Performing such duties as filing and copying, and other tasks as assigned. Qualifications: + This role requires access to export controlled technical data. Consistent with 22 C.F.R. §120.15, candidates must be ‘U.S. Persons’ (e.g., U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident). + High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) and One year certificate from college or technical school or equivalent training. 5+ years’ experience in mechanical inspection or related experience and/or equivalent training. + Requires working knowledge of military and commercial specifications for materials (aluminum / steel), protective finishing, heat treating, non-destructive testing, with main focus on ASME Y14.5M (dimensioning and tolerancing), ANSI/ASQC Z1.4 (sampling procedures and tables for inspection by attributes), MIL-STD-100 (engineering drawing practices) and ANSI/NCSL Z540-1 (calibration systems requirements), ANSI B92.1 (involute splines and inspection), ANSI/AGMA 2000 (gear classification and inspection handbook), FED-STD-H28 (screw thread standards), AS9100 or ISO 9001 Quality System inspection requirements. Well versed with standard inspection measuring equipment and operation of CMM (3 axis measuring machine). Experience in Military/Aerospace Industry is a must. Machine shop experience preferred. ASQ Mechanical Inspector professional certification preferred. + IBM PC basic knowledge, MS Word, MS Excel, MS outlook, QC 5000 software for Starrett CMM or similar. + IBM PC. CMM (Coordinate Measuring Machine). Telephone. Scientific calculator. Fax. Copier. Hardness tester. Optical comparator. Profilometer. Sine plate. Various calipers and micrometers. Height gages. Gage blocks. Precision measuring pins. Gear wires. Spline and thread gages. Dial indicators. Multi meter. Company van. Pallet jack. Instron Tensile test machine or similar. + Position involves ability to frequently or constantly exert up to 20 pounds of force and occasionally exert up to 50 pounds of force to move objects. + Position involves ability to occasionally move objects of 100 pounds or more with assistance. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and depth perception. While performing this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to handle objects and tools, and reach with hands and arms. This position requires that the employee have the ability to hear, see and speak clearly to communicate. In this position, the employee is frequently required to sit, and occasionally required to stand, stoop, reach, or crouch. Extended hours and overtime are occasionally required to meet job requirements. Accountability to established schedules and/or time pressures required. Travel is occasionally required. + The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. + Normal office/inspection lab environment (Air-conditioned). Some work performed in shop area (non-air-conditioned). + Shop environment contains hazardous materials, dust, moving equipment, pneumatic equipment, hydraulic equipment, and metal chips from cutting, milling, drilling and turning operations. Employee is exposed to moving mechanical parts. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job. This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. An employee may also perform other reasonably related business duties as assigned by his/her supervisor. Drug-Free Workplace In accordance with Parker’s policies and applicable state laws, Parker provides for a drug-free workplace. Therefore, all applicants seeking employment with Parker will be subject to drug testing as a condition of employment. We offer a comprehensive and competitive total compensation package. Come join the Parker Aerospace Team! We are proud to offer competitive benefits designed with health, wealth and well-being in mind.Our competitive package includes: Time Away & Work-life Balance: Generous Paid Time Off 13 paid holidays including a company-wide shut down between Christmas and New Year’s. Parental Leave: 4 weeks at 100% pay for new family additions. Extras like Adoption Assistance, financial guidance resources, paid jury duty, bereavement time, and time off for citizenship testing, marriage, and birth. Career Advancement and Education: Career development opportunities with up to $10,000 tuition reimbursement per year. Support for ongoing education through our Educational Reimbursement program. Parker Purpose Opportunities (Social Responsibility): Business Resource Groups promoting diversity, equity and inclusion. Engagement activities celebrated throughout the year. Examples include Internal Career Day, FYE Celebration, anniversary recognition events, employee appreciation, veteran appreciation, and more! The Parker Foundation provides access to donation matching, disaster relief, charitable organization funding, and paid volunteer hours. Competitive Compensation + Pay Range: $23.75/hr to $39.55/hr + Participation in Annual Incentive Program Benefit & Retirement Plans Parker offers competitive benefit programs, including: + Comprehensive coverage for medical, prescription drugs, dental, vision, voluntary optional life, accident insurance, hospital indemnity insurance and critical illness insurance with competitive premium cost. + 401(k) Plan with company matching contributions at 100% of the first 5% of pay. + Company provided defined-contribution retirement plan with annual contribution equal to 3% of pay. + Career development and tuition reimbursement. + Other benefits including paid parental leave, short and long-term disability programs, adoption assistance, a Care.com membership and financial planning assistance are provided at no cost to you. + Supplemental benefit programs including identity protection, legal protection, and pet wellness are available at competitive rates. + Paid Time Off and Company-Paid Holidays. 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