Quality Inspector

Quality Inspector

The Quality Inspector is responsible for the inspection of complex tight tolerance Aerospace manufactured parts and the submittal of out of tolerance conditions to Customer and/or in-house Engineering support. This position is expected to be 100% onsite in Cape Canaveral.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities:

• Inspect, test, or measure materials, products, installations, or work for conformance to specifications and Customer requirements utilizing best method of inspection (manual inspection methods).
• Mechanical inspection of products to verify conformance to drawing and specification requirements.
• Review work orders or other instructions to determine product specifications or materials requirements.
• Review drawings or other instructions to determine operational methods or sequences.
• Assist with Manufacturing to determine Inspection frequency to assure first time quality.
• Review data and Customer/Industry workmanship standards to determine requirements for inspection and compliance.
• Correlate and record inspection data to document in required format.
• Identify items with detail acceptance-rejection status.
• Monitor equipment operation to ensure proper functioning and to ensure that products are not flawed and notify supervisors or other personnel of production problems, equipment repair or maintenance needs.
• Work closely with CNC machinists to complete inspections and support the team to meet Customer deadlines and complete inspection reports describing results.
• Compare physical characteristics of materials or products to specifications or standards.
• Clean production equipment.
• Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM) operation as required.
• Treat all coworkers with respect and dignity ensuring a collaborative culture is continually developed and maintained.
• Other duties as assigned

Required Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Minimum of three (3) years of experience with manual inspection methods; Coordinate Measuring Machines (CMM) Operation experience is a plus
• Knowledge on AS9100 working environment and First Article Inspection (AS9102), preferred
• Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods, preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel) and ability to learn and use other applications including Adobe Acrobat

Required Qualifications:

• Ability to read, interpret and apply various technical data such as prints, specifications and utilize specialized inspection and hand tools
• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously in a fast-paced environment,
• Solution oriented while committed to consistency and process
• Ability to work under minimal direction while keeping within the limitations of designated authorities, exercising regular use of good judgment
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills to be able present information, concepts and proposals with a wide range of audiences at all levels, technical or non-technical individuals both internal and external to the company
• Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.

Physical Requirements:

• Repetitive movement, long periods of standing and walking on concrete surfaces
• Ability to handle, control, or feel objects, tools or controls
• Requires wearing common protective or safety equipment
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs

Total Rewards and Perks:

• Jeans every day
• Regular onsite food trucks
• 5 free company t-shirts for Manufacturing Staff
• Paid Time Off including 11 paid holidays
• Adjustable stand-up desks
• Employee referral bonus program
• Educational assistance and professional training opportunities
• Company golf outings and other social events

All candidates selected will be subject to a background investigation and drug screen. To conform to U.S. Government International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

Must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship.

SIDUS SPACE is an Equal Opportunity Employer fostering a respectful work culture that values all contributors. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.