Quality Inspector Ii - A Shift

Quality Inspector II – Mechanical

Location:

Long Beach, CA

• Perform complex mechanical inspections for purchased parts, 3D‑printed components, CNC‑machined items, electro‑mechanical components, and propulsion assemblies.
• Perform all types of precision inspections, including receiving, in‑process and final assembly inspections, using hand measurement systems and CMM.
• Document non‑conformance in accordance with Rocket Lab systems and procedures in our internal ERP, MES and issue tracking system.
• Collaborate with engineering and management to improve work instructions and identify critical inspection points in the process.
• Coordinate with Production personnel to prioritize workload and enable the team to meet key delivery milestones.
• Embody a Built‑in‑Quality philosophy, consistently detecting non‑conformance and preventing escapes to downstream customers.

• 2+ years of experience in a quality assurance role in a mechanical manufacturing environment.
• Experience with Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T).
• High school diploma or GED.

• Experience in space manufacturing in‑process environment on engine builds.
• Experience with precision measuring equipment such as comparator, romer arm, Keyence Vision System, and/or CMMs (PC‑DMIS).
• Experience performing visual inspections using borescope.
• High level of experience using hand measuring instruments including calipers, micrometers, depth gauges, feeler gauges, pine gauges, thread gauges, surface roughness measurement, microscope, etc.
• Inspection experience with aerospace components & assemblies.
• Experience working with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems.

• Ability to work one of the following shifts:
  • 5:00 AM – 3:30 PM Monday – Thursday
• Sit at a desk and operate computer, keyboard and office equipment for extended periods.
• Use hands with dexterity to operate controls, tools and technical equipment, as needed.
• Read technical documents, drawings, and computer screens requiring close and distance vision.
• Move between buildings, labs, and work areas, as needed.
• Work in office and technical environments with occasional exposure to noise, dust and fumes in production areas.

$24 – $30 USD

Base salary is part of a total rewards package that may include company equity and a robust benefits program. Employees may receive coverage including HMO, PPO, 100% company‑sponsored HSA plan option, dental and vision coverage, 3 weeks paid vacation, 5 days sick leave per year, 11 paid holidays, flexible spending and dependent care savings accounts, paid parental leave, disability insurance, life insurance, and access to a 401(k) retirement plan with company match.

Other perks include a discounted employee stock purchase program, subsidized EV charging stations, onsite gym, food and drinks, and other discounts.

Rocket Lab provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment at Rocket Lab, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

For candidates seeking to work in U.S. offices only:
Candidates must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or otherwise eligible under U.S. export regulations. ITAR compliance requires U.S. citizenship or appropriate authorization.

For candidates seeking to work in New Zealand offices only:
Background checks will be undertaken. Eligibility requires citizenship of Australia, Japan, New Zealand, Switzerland, the European Union, or a NATO country, or otherwise compliant with U.S. export regulations.