QC Inspector
- US citizenship
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This posting states $39k–$52k a year. Open quality engineer jobs in California post a median of $148k a year, the middle half $122k–$166k, across 128 jobs that state their pay, so this one is below the middle half of what they post.
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About the job
## Be visionary Teledyne Technologies Incorporated provides enabling technologies for industrial growth markets that require advanced technology and high reliability.
These markets include aerospace and defense, factory automation, air and water quality environmental monitoring, electronics design and development, oceanographic research, deepwater oil and gas exploration and production, medical imaging and pharmaceutical research. We are looking for individuals who thrive on making an impact and want the excitement of being on a team that wins. ## Job Description Teledyne Reynolds (a business unit of Teledyne Defense Electronics, LLC) has over 60 years of heritage supplying the highest quality, high voltage interconnect solutions to the most demanding of applications in the Military/Defense, High-end Industrial, Medical, Energy and Space industries.
We are looking for a dynamic individual to join our team!
We are truly Everywhereyoulook ## Responsibilities - Performs Receiving Inspection by confirming specifications; conducting visual and measurement tests; segregating and tagging nonconforming material; initiating NCRs. - Performs In-Process Inspection by confirming specifications; conducting visual and measurement tests; communicating required adjustments to the production supervisor. - Performs Final Inspection by confirming specifications; conducting visual and measurement tests; verifying rework against the approved disposition. - Documents inspection results by completing reports and logs; inputting data into the quality database. - Keeps measurement equipment operating by following operating instructions; verifying calibration status before use; reporting out-of-cal or damaged equipment. - Interacts with customer and Government source inspectors by supporting source inspections and customer visits; preparing records and product as directed by the program manager. - Scans inspection paperwork by uploading it to the relevant portals. - Performs other responsibilities as assigned by management. ## Qualifications - High school diploma or equivalent - Minimum 2 years of hands-on inspection experience. - Ability to read and interpret drawings and schematics. - Knowledge of GD&T per ASME Y14.5. - Experience inspecting molded plastic, rubber, ceramic, connector, and cable assemblies. - Proficient with calipers, micrometers, pin gages, height gages, and optical measurement. - Ability to lift up to 25 lbs. - Computer literate.
Proficient in Microsoft Office and email. - Ability to scan documents and upload them to web portals. - Detail oriented and organized. - Clear verbal and written communication. - Willing to learn new skills and take on new challenges. - Preferred: Defense or aerospace experience. - Preferred: Ability to use PC-DMIS and Hexagon CMM. - Preferred: Familiarity with TipQA. - Preferred: AS9102 FAI and AS9100 familiarity.
In our efforts to maintain a safe and drug-free workplace, Teledyne Reynolds requires that candidates complete a satisfactory background check and pass a drug screen prior to employment. Due to the type of work at the facility and certain access restrictions, successful applicants must be a "US Citizen". ## Salary Range $39,000.00-$52,000.000 The anticipated salary range listed for this role is only an estimate.
Actual compensation for successful candidates is carefully determined based on several factors including, but not limited to, location, education/training, work experience, key skills, and type of position. Teledyne conducts background checks on qualified applicants who receive a conditional offer of employment in accordance with applicable laws, regulations and ordinances.
Background checks may include, but are not limited to, education verification, employment history and verification, criminal convictions, Motor Vehicle Report (MVR & driving history), reference check, credit checks/credit history and drug testing.
All qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. Teledyne and all of our employees are committed to conducting business with the highest ethical standards. We require all employees to comply with all applicable laws, regulations, rules and regulatory orders.
Our reputation for honesty, integrity and high ethics is as important to us as our reputation for making innovative sensing solutions. Teledyne is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age, or any other characteristic or non-merit based factor made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws.
From Teledyne's job posting, checked 7 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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Teledyne's space work: the Launch Vehicle Stage Adapter for NASA's Space Launch System in Huntsville, and imaging sensors and instruments for space in California and the UK.
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