Quality Inspector - Senior; Second Shift - Millennium Space Systems

Overview

Job Title: Quality Inspector - Senior (Second Shift), Millennium Space Systems (MSS), a part of Boeing Defense, Space and Security (BDS)

Location: El Segundo, CA

This position supports the Quality team. The role may require working second shift depending on business needs. Internal job code:
Quality Inspector Sr. Grade 24. This position is expected to be 100% onsite.

• Initiating corrective actions with Manufacturing, ATLO, and Engineering teams.
• Maintain systems that assure the quality and traceability of incoming materials and final products.
• Interface and/or work closely with Design and Manufacturing Engineering, Manufacturing, Materials, Procurement and Shipping on procedural issues involving design, methods, tooling, cost and other areas involved in controlling product quality.
• Monitor all manufacturing processes through audits and daily evaluations to ensure assembly and test operations comply with approved specifications and standards.
• Document discrepancies as they occur during manufacturing and testing operations.
• Independently perform verifications and document results clearly and precisely.
• Travel required to support operations identified by the program being supported.
• Support in other inspection areas as defined by Millennium Space Systems Leadership as business needs require.
• Develop, implement, and audit inspection and test plans, acceptance criteria, and in-process work instructions.
• Facilitate root cause analysis and resolution with manufacturing/production area DRs.
• Assist in conducting annual audits and systems surveys.
• Make recommendations to company leadership on process improvements for assigned programs or product areas.
• Demonstrate working knowledge and interface with MES systems (e.g., JIRA, Costpoint).

• 5 years experience as a Quality Inspector in aerospace, military or equivalent high-reliability field.
• Experience with measuring instruments (scales, micrometers, calipers, digital multimeters, etc.).
• Advanced knowledge of AS9100 quality standards.
• Advanced knowledge of product manufacturing, assembly, test and inspection processes.
• Working knowledge of process auditing techniques to ensure compliance to defined quality requirements.
• Experience in performing inspections of aerospace components, ensuring compliance with engineering specifications, quality standards, and industry regulations.
• Participated in TRS (test readiness scrum) component environmental test meetings.
• Ability to interpret mechanical drawings, schematics, harness wiring diagrams, and internal/external specifications.
• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to articulate aerospace hardware and systems problems to technical professionals to initiate resolutions.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and independently with a strong work ethic, initiative, and team orientation.
• Applicants must pass a practical exam.
• This position requires the ability to apply for a TS/SCI U.S. Security Clearance.

• 5-8 years experience in a Quality Assurance role.
• Experience with avionics and electrical systems.
• Experience inspecting solder, crimping, conformal coating, staking, and surface mounted devices per NASA 8739 and/or IPC-J-STD-001, IPC-A-610 standards.
• Wire harness inspection experience per NASA-STD-8739 and/or IPC-A-620 standards.
• Experience with propulsion assembly inspections.
• Experience with assembly tooling and/or composites fabrication and structural assembly inspections.
• Ability to train other quality inspectors on processes and inspection methods.
• Experience in non-conformance reporting.
• Proficient in reading and interpreting technical data and quality procedures.

• Security Clearance and Export Control: Must meet Export Control compliance requirements; a “US Person” is required as defined by 22 C.F.R. § 120.15.
• Shift: 2nd Shift.
• Total Rewards: Competitive base pay and variable compensation; eligible employees may enroll in a variety of benefit programs.

Additional details

Equal Opportunity

Employer:

Boeing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applications are accepted until February 6, 2026.

Relocation: Relocation assistance is not negotiable.

Visa Sponsorship: Employer will not sponsor employment visas.

Disclosures

Conflict of Interest (COI) assessment may be required. This is a Drug Free Workplace (DFW) with pre-employment testing criteria where applicable.

Salary note: Summary Pay-Range:
Grade 24: $29.42/hr - $47.09/hr salary is based on experience, qualifications, market, and business considerations.