Aerospace Quality Inspector II — Second Shift

Relativity Space, Inc.; Long Beach, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Relativity Space on Long Beach, CA, is seeking a Quality Inspector II for the Production Floor on second shift (Mon–Fri, 3:00 p.m.–1:30 a.m. PT).

You will inspect propulsion components, large structures, and assemblies using micrometers, calipers, and bore gauges, ensuring compliance with quality standards while collaborating with design, manufacturing, and test teams. The role emphasizes hands-on inspection, process improvements, and closeout documentation.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of quality inspection experience in aerospace manufacturing.
• Proficiency with precision hand tools: micrometers, calipers, bore gauges.
• Ability to collaborate with design, manufacturing and production teams to address findings.

Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough inspections (in-process and final) on propulsion components, large structures and mechanical assemblies.
• Use precision hand tools to perform dimensional inspections on flight hardware.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and contribute to quality initiatives.
• Review hardware requirements and determine pass/fail, documenting non-conformances.
• Take closeout photos of large integrated assemblies after final walkdowns.
• Use borescopes to perform FOD inspections on machined parts or cavities.

Skills

Quality inspection

Aerospace manufacturing

Communication

Tools

Micrometers

Calipers

Bore gauges

Job description

Relativity Space on Long Beach, CA, is seeking a Quality Inspector II for the Production Floor on second shift (Mon–Fri, 3:00 p.m.–1:30 a.m. PT).

You will inspect propulsion components, large structures, and assemblies using micrometers, calipers, and bore gauges, ensuring compliance with quality standards while collaborating with design, manufacturing, and test teams. The role emphasizes hands-on inspection, process improvements, and closeout documentation.