2nd Shift - Quality Inspector

Senior Quality InspectorRequired Skills & Experience- 5 years of experience as a Quality Inspector in an aerospace, military, or other high-reliability manufacturing environmentExperience using measuring instruments such as scales, micrometers, calipers, and digital multimetersAdvanced knowledge of AS9100 quality standardsAdvanced understanding of product manufacturing, assembly, test, and inspection processesWorking knowledge of process auditing techniques to verify compliance with defined quality requirementsExperience inspecting aerospace components and ensuring conformance with engineering specifications, quality standards, and applicable regulationsParticipation in TRS (Test Readiness Scrum) meetings for component environmental testingAbility to read and interpret mechanical drawings, schematics, harness wiring diagrams, and internal/external specificationsStrong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to articulate hardware or systems-related issues to technical teamsMust pass a practical inspection examThis position will require the ability to apply for a TS/SCI U.S. Security ClearanceNice to Have Skills & Experience- 5–8 years of experience in a Quality Assurance or Quality Inspection roleExperience with avionics and electrical systemsExperience inspecting solder joints, crimping, conformal coating, staking, and surface mount devices in accordance with NASA-STD-8739, IPC-J-STD-001, and IPC-A-610 standardsWire harness inspection experience per NASA-STD-8739 and/or IPC-A-620 standardsExperience with propulsion system or fluid assembly inspectionsFamiliarity with inspection of assembly tooling, composites fabrication, and structural assembliesDemonstrated ability to train or guide other quality inspectors in inspection techniques and quality requirementsExperience creating or contributing to nonconformance reports (NCRs) and documenting quality findingsProficient in interpreting technical drawings, specifications, and quality documentationJob DescriptionWe are seeking a Senior Quality Inspector who is responsible for identifying, resolving, and eliminating spacecraft and product quality issues that arise during production operations.This role plays a key part in ensuring that all in-process and final production inspections meet rigorous aerospace quality standards, supporting manufacturing compliance, product traceability, and continuous quality improvement.The inspector will collaborate closely with multiple departments to verify that the hardware conform to engineering specifications and company procedures.This is a 2nd shift, 9/80 position, 3PM - 12AM.Typical Duties and Responsibilities:Perform in-process and final inspections of components, subassemblies, and assemblies across manufacturing, integration, test, and launch operations to ensure compliance with engineering specifications and quality standards.Document and report nonconformances, defects, and deviations identified during manufacturing, integration, test, and launch operations.Support root cause analysis and corrective action activities by providing inspection data and factual information to Manufacturing, Quality Engineering, and Design teams.Follow and contribute to inspection and test plans, acceptance criteria, and work instructions applicable to manufacturing, assembly, test, and launch processes.Conduct routine process checks and verify adherence to manufacturing and assembly procedures and quality standards.Maintain accurate and timely documentation of inspection results and traceability records in ERP/MES systems such as Manufacturo, Costpoint, JIRA, etc.Collaborate with production and quality teams to ensure quality standards are consistently met throughout the production lifecycle.Assist with readiness reviews by confirming inspection readiness and compliance across all production phases including manufacturing, assembly, test, and launch.Analyze inspection and defect data to identify trends and escalate significant quality concerns to the appropriate stakeholders or quality leadership.Provide technical support and clarify workmanship standards and acceptance criteria to production personnel as needed.Participate in continuous improvement efforts by highlighting inspection-related inefficiencies, process gaps, and opportunities to enhance quality