Aerospace Mechanical Quality Inspector II

Rocket Lab USA; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted employee stock purchase

Subsidized EV charging stations

Onsite gym

Food and drinks

Other discounts

Job summary

Rocket Lab USA is seeking a Quality Inspector II - Mechanical at our Long Beach, CA facility. You will perform complex mechanical inspections on purchased parts, CNC components, and propulsion assemblies, ensuring compliance with engineering and production standards.

A high attention to detail and collaboration with engineering are essential to prevent defects and support root-cause mitigation. The role requires 2+ years in QA in a mechanical manufacturing setting and GD&T familiarity; a high

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• 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; use hand measurement systems and CMM.
• Document non-conformance in Rocket Lab systems and procedures in ERP, MES and issue tracking.
• Collaborate with engineering and management to improve work instructions and identify critical inspection points.
• Coordinate with Production personnel to prioritize workload and meet delivery milestones.
• Embody Built in Quality to detect non-conformance and prevent defects.

Skills

Quality assurance

GD&T

High school diploma

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Rocket Lab USA is seeking a Quality Inspector II - Mechanical at our Long Beach, CA facility. You will perform complex mechanical inspections on purchased parts, CNC components, and propulsion assemblies, ensuring compliance with engineering and production standards.

A high attention to detail and collaboration with engineering are essential to prevent defects and support root-cause mitigation. The role requires 2+ years in QA in a mechanical manufacturing setting and GD&T familiarity; a high