Aerospace QA Inspector - 2nd Shift

CesiumAstro; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

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Job summary

CesiumAstro is seeking a Quality Assurance Associate on 2nd shift to join a cross-functional team. You will program and use inspection equipment, handle nonconformances, calibrate tools, and inspect electronic assemblies in compliance with our Quality Management System and regulatory requirements.

You will lead continuous improvement efforts, drive corrective actions, and participate in audits to ensure product quality across high-reliability space and aerospace components.

Qualifications

• 5–7 years of experience in manufacturing quality, metrology and failure analysis.
• Associate degree in a technical field preferred; high school diploma accepted.
• Experience in the aerospace, electronics, or defense industries.
• Experience with CMM, metrology arms, Keyence systems or similar inspection equipment.
• Experience with calibration systems and metrology practices preferred.
• Experience with AS9100 or ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems.
• Proficiency reading engineering drawings, CAD models, GD&T, specifications, and detailed work instructions.

Responsibilities

• Execute quality control processes per purchased product, manufacturing operations, and customer quality requirements.
• Inspect parts, assemblies, and finished products utilizing necessary tools and equipment in accordance with approved procedures, specifications, and drawings.
• Perform measurements using calipers, height gauges, thread gauges, and CMM/VMM equipment.
• Document inspection activities using electronic systems, written logs, and labels.
• Assist with the control and disposition of non-conforming material (MRB).
• Drive scheduling of day-to-day quality activities and ensure timely and accurate turnaround of inspection and quality processes.
• Program, maintain, and utilize automated inspection equipment such as CMMs, inspection arms, XRF systems, X-Ray equipment, and automated visual inspection systems.
• Perform calibration of equipment and tools used in Quality, Production, and Test activities.
• Create, document, and update quality processes related to inspection, measurement system analysis (MSA), calibration, and data analysis.
• Assist in the development, maintenance, and continuous improvement of inspection methods, inspection plans, internal quality procedures, and quality processes.
• Drive resolution of internal and external nonconformances utilizing root cause analysis, corrective action, and 8D methodologies.
• Lead cross-functional teams to identify issues, implement corrective actions, and drive continuous improvement efforts.
• Conduct data analysis and department metrics reporting to support quality objectives and operational decision-making.
• Assist in the resolution of audit findings, observations, and recommendations resulting from internal, customer, and regulatory audits.
• Perform other quality control duties and special projects as assigned.

Skills

CMM

Metrology arms

GD&T

Engineering drawings

AS9100

Education

Associate degree in a technical field

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Keyence systems

Job description

CesiumAstro is seeking a Quality Assurance Associate on 2nd shift to join a cross-functional team. You will program and use inspection equipment, handle nonconformances, calibrate tools, and inspect electronic assemblies in compliance with our Quality Management System and regulatory requirements.

You will lead continuous improvement efforts, drive corrective actions, and participate in audits to ensure product quality across high-reliability space and aerospace components.