Quality Inspector IV – Launch Operations

Responsibilities

• Perform inspections on launch vehicle components and sub-assemblies (mechanical, electrical, electro‑mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic)
• Develop and execute detailed inspection programs which assure adherence to design, specification, and testing requirements
• Document non‑conformances in accordance with prescribed procedures and process as required
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to investigate and resolve non‑conformance or quality issues
• Quarantine and process non‑conforming product
• Maintain tool control and calibration processes within assigned work center
• Participate in technical operations and offer guidance and/or serve as an additional technical resource
• Initiate and execute plans to improve product quality and inspection efficiency
• Apply 5S workplace organization & follow the Lean initiatives
• Support manufacturing compliance to customer and internal specifications to meet contractual and mission requirements
• It’s possible that this job will require you to work in confined/restricted spaces. Frequent travel to Briggs, TX for training and integration/test familiarization.
• Maintain schedule flexibility to support launch operations, including coverage across first and second shifts as mission needs require
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• High school diploma or equivalency certificate
• 10+ years of hands‑on experience in aerospace, defense, or advanced manufacturing quality inspection
• Demonstrated lead experience providing technical direction
• Mentoring inspectors, and serving as a subject matter expert in GD&T
• Dimensional inspection, and non‑conformance resolution in a mission‑critical environment
• Demonstrated ability to read technical information, follow technical instructions, and understand technical drawings
• Specifications, IPC standards, GD&T, and related quality control documentation and standards
• Experience with standards and/or equivalent quality, military, or government standards in the aerospace industry
• Strong interpersonal skills including the ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and written
• Flexibility regarding workflow and process
• Excellent organization skills
• Willingness to work with a team, share expertise, and follow instructions to accomplish established goals
• Ability to obtain a secret security clearance and ATF explosive handling license
• Associate degree or higher in quality, engineering, or related technical discipline
• IPC Certification (IPC J-STD-001, IPC-A-600, IPC-A-610, IPC-A-620, IPC-7711/21)
• Familiarity with NASA-STD-8739.4
• Demonstrated experience applying quality assurance principles, methods, and processes – including inspection techniques, equipment, and tools used in quality control
• Demonstrated competency in structures/composites, electrical/avionics, and fluids/propulsion disciplines
• Full capability to read and understand blueprints, drawings GD&T, and Model-Based Definitions
• Comprehensive understanding of aerospace manufacturing processes, materials, and specifications
• Demonstrated experience with application of aerospace quality standards, such as AS9100 or ISO 9001
• A&P License
• Six‑Sigma Green Belt certification or higher
• ASQ certification for Certified Quality Inspector (CQI)