Quality Receiving Inspector

Vast is looking for a Receiving Quality Inspector (2nd shift), reporting to Senior Manager, Quality, to support the development of the systems that will be required for the design and build of artificial-gravity human-rated space stations. This will be a full-time, non-exempt position located in our Long Beach location.

Responsibilities:

Performs dimensional and visual inspections using basic equipment and established procedures with minimum supervision of a higher inspector or supervisor

Review all supplied documentation for hardware acceptance per engineering requirements and document, track, and complete discrepancy reports

Perform review of first articles and conduct receiving inspections

Provide feedback to engineers and buyers with dimensional data

Assist with maintaining and tracking all inspection equipment calibrations

Generate and perform Verification activities on Non-Conforming Material Reports

Minimum Qualifications:

Minimum 3 years of experience in receiving inspection or a related quality inspection role for aerospace components

Ability to read, interpret, and work to blueprints, drawings, and process and design specifications

Experience performing First Article Inspections and Source Inspections

Experience performing visual, dimensional, and mechanical inspection of hardware to applicable workmanship and acceptance standards

Experience using hand tools, gages, and portable measuring equipment to verify dimensional and functional conformance

Ability to perform detailed receiving, in-process, and final inspections on flight hardware across a range of commodities, including mechanical, electromechanical, and electronic parts

Preferred Skills & Experience:

High School or equivalent diploma

Must be dedicated to the quality function and possess a drive to enhance the quality of both the product and processes

Must have computer skills including the use of MS Suite and an ability to be comfortable using ERP / MRP applications

Self-motivation and ability to prioritize projects to meet completion dates

Ability to work effectively in a team environment

Ability to make independent judgments with limited information

Communication skills for relaying data (verbally and in-writing) between other employees, vendors, and customers

Comfortable working in a high-stress environment balancing several projects at any given time, and the flexibility to adjust for abrupt changes in strategic direction.

Additional Requirements:

Willingness to work evenings and/or weekends to support critical mission milestones

Physical requirements include frequent and repetitive use of hands; ability to push, pull or lift up to 35 pounds; vision acuity 20/25 (with or without corrective lenses)

Pay Range:

Receiving Quality Inspector II: $24 - $33

Receiving Quality Inspector III: $30 - $42

Senior Receiving Quality Inspector : $34 - $45

Pay Range: California

$24—$45 USD