Quality Assurance Inspector

2 hours ago


Long Beach CA USA, United States Vast Full time
Receiving Quality Inspector

Vast is a pioneering company in the field of space exploration, aiming to contribute to a future where billions of people live and thrive in space. We are building artificial gravity space stations, enabling long-term stays in space without the adverse effects of zero-gravity. Our initial crewed space habitat, Haven-1, is scheduled to launch into low earth orbit in 2025.

We are seeking a highly skilled Receiving Quality Inspector to support the development of systems required for the design and build of artificial-gravity human-rated space stations. This is a full-time, exempt position located in our Long Beach location.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Perform dimensional and visual inspections using basic equipment and established procedures with minimal supervision.
  • Review all supplied documentation for hardware acceptance per engineering requirements and document, track, and complete discrepancy reports.
  • Conduct receiving inspections and 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.
Requirements:
  • High School or equivalent diploma.
  • A minimum of 3 years of experience in equal or related field in receiving or dimensional inspection of aerospace components.
  • Intermediate/Expert GD&T comprehension per ASME Y14.5M-1994 standard.
  • Fluent in the use of precision hand tools, gages, optical comparator, and surface plate work.
  • Ability to read, interpret, and work to blueprints, drawings, and process and design specifications.
  • Experience doing First Article Inspections and Source Inspections.
  • Ability to run and interpret results on CMM or other optical measuring systems.
Preferred Skills & Experience:
  • 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).

Base salary will vary depending on job-related knowledge, education, skills, experience, business needs, and market demand. Salary is just one component of our comprehensive compensation package, which includes company equity, medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, parental leave, disability insurance, life insurance, and other benefits.

The person hired will have access to information and items subject to U.S. export controls, and therefore, must either be a "U.S. person" as defined by 22 C.F.R. § or otherwise eligible for deemed export licensing.

Vast is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with Vast is governed on the basis of merit, competence, and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability, or any other legally protected status.



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