Quality Control Technician - Manufacturing Inspector (BT-26161)

Bastion Technologies, Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Retirement 401k

Vacation & holidays

Job summary

Bastion Technologies, Inc. seeks a Quality Control Technician - Manufacturing Inspector to support our space program in Houston, TX. You will hold buy-off authority at MIPs, accept or reject mission-critical hardware, and ensure conformance to drawings and NASA requirements on flight hardware.

The role requires interpreting engineering drawings, applying AS9100/ISO 9001 standards, and documenting results in real time. On-site work with potential travel and a focus on quality assurance.

Qualifications

• Requires US Citizenship or permanent resident status due to sensitive information.
• Associate degree or equivalent plus 3+ years relevant experience; or 5+ years in lieu of degree.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications and inspection criteria.
• Familiarity with NASA/space hardware inspection and quality systems.
• Experience with MIP/buy-off documentation and inspection stamps.

Responsibilities

• Perform in-process floor inspections at Manufacturing Inspection Points (MIPs) per the traveler, ensuring conformance to drawings and specs.
• Buy off MIPs after conformance; stop line when nonconformance identified.
• Apply NASA workmanship requirements (NASA-STD-8739 series) on flight hardware.
• Use precision measurement equipment appropriate to each MIP.
• Document inspection results, buy-off records, and nonconformances in real time.
• Communicate quality anomalies and support containment of affected product.
• Verify tool calibration and maintain organized inspection station.
• Occasional travel and other duties as assigned.

Skills

Engineering drawings interpretation

Flight hardware inspection

AS9100/ISO 9001 familiarity

Microsoft Office Suite

NCR/CAPA documentation

Education

Associate degree or equivalent

3+ years related experience

5+ years experience in lieu of degree

Tools

CMM inspection equipment

Dimensional inspection tools

Job description

The Quality Control Technician - Manufacturing Inspector will support the space program located in Houston, Texas.

Responsible for holding buy-off authority on the production floor, accepting, rejecting, or holding mission-critical hardware at each inspection point.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Perform in-process floor inspections at designated Manufacturing Inspection Points (MIPs) per the production traveler, verifying conformance to drawings, specifications, and work instructions.
• Buy off MIPs once conformance is verified; withhold buy-off and stop the line when nonconformance is identified.
• Apply NASA workmanship and quality requirements (NASA-STD-8739 series; fastener and torque requirements) on flight and mission-critical hardware.
• Use precision measurement and inspection equipment appropriate to each MIP's inspection criteria.
• Document inspection results, buy-off records, and nonconformances in the traveler and QMS in real time.
• Identify and immediately communicate quality anomalies and process deviations; support containment of affected product.
• Verify tool control and confirm equipment calibration prior to use.
• Maintain a clean, organized, FOD-controlled inspection station.
• Other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED:

This position has been posted at multiple levels (must meet minimum level indicated). Depending on the candidate's experience, requirements, and business needs, we reserve the right to consider candidates at any level for which this position has been advertised.

• This position requires US Citizenship or Permanent Resident status due to the sensitivity of customer related information.
• Must have an associate degree or equivalent.
• Must have 3+ years of recent and related work experience.
• In lieu of degree: Candidates with 5+ years of recent and related work experience will be considered.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and inspection criteria.
• Experience with flight hardware traceability, parts/materials/process control, or mission-critical hardware inspection.
• Familiarity with AS9100/ISO 9001 requirements and MIP/buy-off documentation practices, including inspection stamp authorization.
• Familiarity with NASA quality assurance requirements (NPR 8735.2, NASA-STD-8709.22, or NASA-STD-8739 series workmanship standards).
• Experience supporting root cause analysis or nonconformance documentation (CAPA, MRB).

DESIRED:

• IPC-J-STD-001 certification, ideally with the Space Addendum.
• IPC/WHMA-A-620 certification for cable and wire harness assemblies.
• Experience with CMM or other dimensional inspection equipment.

WORK LOCATION:

• This position is located onsite; some travel may be required.
• Schedules are subject to change based on the requirements of the position and/or customer needs.

BACKGROUND INVESTIGATIONS REQUIRED:

All Bastion employees must be able to pass a national agency check and some positions require clearance and will require an extensive background verification/check process.

DRUG AND ALCOHOL SCREENING REQUIRED:

All Bastion employees must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screen and are required to participate in periodic random drug and alcohol screenings.

STANDARD BASTION REQUIREMENTS:

• Must have experience with Microsoft Office Suite, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and TEAMS.
• All of Bastion's employees must be team players with strong work ethics and must be culture oriented.
• Able to communicate effectively, verbally and in written form, with internal and external customers.
• Able to follow company programs, processes, procedures, practices, requirements, goals, and objectives.
• Must be organized with good time management skills and must be able to work outside normal schedule and adjust schedule to meet peak periods and surge requirements.
• Generally, an office environment, but can involve inside or outside work depending on the task.
• Work may involve sitting or standing for extended periods (90% of the time) and may require lifting and carrying up to 25 lbs. (5% of the time).
• Regular attendance in accordance with an established work schedule is critical.

BASTION BENEFITS:

Bastion offers a wide range of benefits for their full-time employees; medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, disability benefits, life insurance, retirement 401k, vacation, sick pay, holidays, flexible work schedules (when available), along with many other options. We also support career advancement through professional training and development.

ABOUT BASTION:

Bastion offers career opportunities with competitive benefits, exciting possibilities for advancement, and an exceptional work environment; the well-being of our employees is a priority, and our flexibility allows our employees a great work life balance. Our culture is based on strong business ethics, integrity, and professionalism. Our team members are known for their initiative and high-quality work. When it comes to our employees, we value, respect, and help them grow in their careers.

WORKPLACE EXCELLENCE:

At Bastion, we are passionate about our people and our safety culture. Individual thoughts, opinions, and perspectives bring value and help us develop solutions for challenging problems, they make us more inventive, and more resilient.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.

Bastion participates in e-Verify.

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