Supplier Source Inspector – Aerospace

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12 is one of the world’s fastest-growing aerospace companies, evolving from its pioneering use of 3D printing technologies for high-performance Radio Frequency (RF) products and applications to recently announcing the manufacture of entire geostationary telecom satellites, called Humming Sat, that define a new category in space. Humming Sat is the world’s first commercial telecom GEO Small Sat developed in collaboration with the European Space Agency (ESA).

Its uniquely compact size combined with highly capable telecom payloads allows telecommunications operators to deploy a cost-efficient, compact, and agile asset without sacrificing performance or security. Humming Sat has been selected by Intelsat to build the I‑45 satellite, by Inmarsat to build three I‑8 satellites, and recently by Astrum Mobile to build the NEASTAR‑1 satellite. SWISSto
12 is also a leading provider of Radio-Frequency (RF) products and sub-systems for satellite communication and remote sensing applications. The company’s patented 3D printing technologies and associated product designs are unique to deliver lightweight, compact, highly performing, and competitive RF products.

We are seeking a QC Source Inspector to support our aerospace programs through on site inspections at supplier facilities and incoming inspections at our own premises. This role plays a key part in ensuring that delivered hardware and accompanying documentation fully comply with contractual, drawing, and quality requirements before acceptance and integration. The position requires frequent travel to supplier sites and close collaboration with Quality, Engineering, and Supply Chain teams.

Job requirements

• 3–5 yearsof experience in aerospace quality inspection, source inspection, or supplier quality.
• Technical background in aerospace, mechanical, or manufacturing disciplines, or equivalent experience.
• Familiarity with AS/EN 9100, ECSS, or equivalent aerospace standards.
• Experience with cleanroom or contamination‑controlled environments.
• Quality certification (e.g. Certified Quality Inspector or equivalent).
• Ability to read and interpret aerospace drawings, specifications, and travelers.
• Experience with traceability, configuration control, and inspection records.
• Knowledge of NCR / incident reporting processes.
• Willingness and ability to travel frequently.
• Strong attention to detail and objective judgment.
• Ability to work independently at supplier sites.
• Professional communication and interpersonal skills.

• Perform on‑site source inspections at supplier facilities at defined manufacturing or pre‑shipment stages.
• Inspect aerospace hardware for conformance to:
  • Engineering drawings and specifications
  • Purchase order and contractual requirements
  • Applicable aerospace quality standards

Verify configuration, identification, marking, and overall workmanship

• Review and validate manufacturing travelers / route cards, confirming:
  • All required operations are completed and properly signed.
  • Inspection steps are executed and recorded.
  • Deviations, rework, or concessions are authorized and documented.
• Ensure traveler execution is consistent with approved manufacturing processes.

• Verify fullmaterial, part, and process traceability, including:
  • Raw material and component certificates
  • Lot, batch, and serial traceability through manufacturing
• Confirm compliance forlife‑limited, shelf‑life, or usage‑limited items, including correct tracking, remaining life, and identification.

• Verify suppliers are usingcurrent and approved revisionsof:
  • Manufacturing and inspection procedures
  • Work instructions
  • Drawings and specifications
• Confirm obsolete documentation is removed from use.

• Verify compliance withcleanroom or controlled environment requirements, where applicable:
  • Cleanliness class adherence
  • Personnel gowning and behavior
  • Proper handling and protection of hardware

• Perform and supportincoming inspectionsat company facilities, including:
  • Inspection of delivered hardware for…