Material Support Inspector

Rocketdyne; Mason (OH); On-site; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Rocketdyne is seeking a Material Support Inspector in Mason, Ohio. You will inspect piece parts and sub-assemblies, verify supplier documentation, and confirm product traceability from drawings and specifications. Use GD&T and inspection tools to ensure compliance with company standards.

Ideal candidates are observant, organized, and able to work independently or in a team. On-site role with required training and potential overtime.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent with 2+ years of relevant experience, or an associate degree with 0–2 years.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• United States citizenship required.
• Experience with military or space workmanship specs (IPC-A-610, J-STD-001) preferred.
• Familiarity with GD&T and measurement tools.

Responsibilities

• Inspect piece parts and sub-assemblies to verify compliance with company standards and applicable requirements.
• Review and maintain supporting documentation, comparing and verifying information across multiple records.
• Verify product identification and traceability through product and documentation review.
• Determine appropriate inspection methods and procedures based on applicable requirements.
• Perform measurements using GD&T and inspection tools.
• Communicate inspection findings and documentation discrepancies to cross-functional partners.
• Collaborate across functions to support department deadlines.
• Complete required on-site training (J-STD-001, TIPQA, Costpoint).
• Work overtime as needed.

Skills

Attention to detail

Observational skills

Written and verbal communication

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate degree advantageous

Tools

TIPQA

SAP

GD&T

Micrometers

Dial indicators

Plug gauges

Job description

Quality That Moves Missions Forward

Critical missions depend on precision — and precision starts with getting the details right.

From individual piece parts to complex sub-assemblies, product quality and accurate documentation help ensure that every component is ready for the next step. Our Material Support Inspectors bring the attention to detail, technical judgment, and commitment to quality that make that possible.

If you want to do meaningful work where One, Trust, and Bold guide how we collaborate, uphold standards, and address challenges, this is an opportunity to make an impact.

The Role

The Material Support Inspector helps ensure that products and supporting documentation meet applicable requirements before moving to the next stage of the process.

You will inspect piece parts and sub-assemblies, verify supplier documentation, and confirm product traceability. Working from drawings, inspection instructions, and engineering specifications, you will use appropriate inspection methods and measurement tools to evaluate compliance with company standards and applicable requirements.

This role requires more than checking dimensions or reviewing paperwork. We need someone who can recognize discrepancies, compare information across multiple documents, and communicate findings clearly so that quality issues can be addressed.

The ideal candidate is observant, organized, and comfortable working both independently and as part of a team.

Job Location: Mason, Ohio

Why This Role Matters

Quality depends on confidence in both the product and the documentation that supports it. Accurate inspections and reliable traceability help prevent discrepancies from moving downstream and support timely, informed decisions across the manufacturing process.

This is an opportunity to operate as One — collaborating across functions to meet department deadlines; to build Trust — providing accurate, consistent inspections and documentation reviews; and to be Bold — raising concerns and asking questions when something does not meet requirements.

Success in This Role Looks Like

• Piece parts and sub-assemblies are accurately inspected against applicable requirements.
• Supporting documentation is complete, consistent, and verified for compliance and traceability.
• Discrepancies are identified and communicated before products move to the next stage.
• Inspection methods and measurements are appropriate for the requirements being evaluated.
• Cross-functional partners receive clear information that supports quality and department deadlines.
• Required training is completed and applied consistently in daily work.

Key Responsibilities

• Inspect piece parts and sub-assemblies to verify compliance with company standards and applicable requirements.
• Review and maintain supporting documentation, comparing and verifying information across multiple records.
• Verify product identification and traceability through product and documentation review.
• Determine appropriate inspection methods and procedures based on applicable requirements.
• Perform measurements using geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T) requirements and appropriate inspection tools.
• Confirm that products and product articles meet requirements before moving to the next discipline in the process.
• Communicate inspection findings and documentation discrepancies to appropriate cross-functional partners.
• Collaborate across functions to support department deadlines.
• Complete required on-site training, including J-STD-001, TIPQA, Costpoint, and peer-led on-the-job training.
• Work overtime as needed.

Basic Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent with a minimum of two years of prior relevant experience, or an associate degree with zero to two years of prior related experience.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• United States citizenship required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with military or space workmanship specifications, IPC-A-610 and J-STD-001 soldering specifications, or comparable work in a related field.
• Background in GD&T and experience using measurement tools such as micrometers, dial indicators, and plug gauges.
• At least two years of experience using TIPQA, SAP, or a similar manufacturing system.
• Experience reading drawings, inspection instructions, and engineering specification documents.
• Strong attention to detail and observational skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Excel and Word.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to work for prolonged periods while looking through a microscope.
• Ability to sit for prolonged periods while reviewing detailed supplier documentation.
• Ability to lift at least 25 pounds

9/80 1st Shift