Quality Inspection Supervisor

Valid8 Financial, Inc.; Littleton (CO); On-site; USD 63,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

ExoTerra is seeking a Quality Inspection Supervisor to lead the quality floor in a fast-paced, high-rate space propulsion production environment in Colorado. You will ensure conformance, maintain documentation discipline, and drive efficient flow of conforming hardware.

The role focuses on supervising inspection teams, coordinating with Manufacturing, Engineering, Quality Engineering, and Operations to deliver on-time, flight-ready hardware per AS9100.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of aerospace manufacturing or quality experience.
• Experience supervising small to mid-sized teams.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and inspection criteria.
• Familiar with common inspection tools (calipers, micrometers, height gauges, pin gauges, thread gauges, torque tools).
• Knowledge of nonconformance handling, containment, escalation, and CAPA practices.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily inspection activities to ensure in-process, receiving, final, and floor inspections are done accurately.
• Own daily inspection coverage and priorities across work areas to balance workload.
• Ensure inspections follow drawings, specifications, work instructions, and AS9100 standards.
• Coordinate with Manufacturing, Engineering, Quality Engineering, and Operations to resolve issues.
• Oversee nonconforming product documentation and disposition; support containment and closure.
• Train, lead, and develop inspectors with clear expectations and feedback.
• Monitor inspection KPIs and lead daily briefings to communicate priorities.
• Ensure adherence to EHS policies, PPE, and safe practices.

Skills

Leadership

Quality assurance

Communication

Multitasking

Detail orientation

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Height gauges

Pin gauges

Thread gauges

Torque tools

Job description

ExoTerra is a world leader in solar electric propulsion systems and space exploration satellites. The company develops Hall Thrusters, propulsion modules, microsatellites and launch vehicle upper stages. We have been awarded multiple propulsion module and satellite contracts.

Position Summary

The Quality Inspection Supervisor is a front-line quality leader and execution partner responsible for directing daily inspection operations for space-flight electric propulsion systems. This role ensures product and process conformance is verified accurately, efficiently, and at rate, so hardware moves through the floor while maintaining strict quality, documentation, and configuration discipline.

In a fast-paced, high-rate space production environment, the Quality Inspection Supervisor leads and develops the Quality Floor Inspection team, owns daily inspection coverage and priorities, removes barriers to flow, and partners closely with Manufacturing, Engineering, Quality Engineering, and Operations to support on-time delivery of conforming flight hardware in accordance with AS9100.

Essential Functions:

• Supervise the day-to-day activities of the Quality Floor Inspection team, ensuring in-process, receiving, final, and floor-level inspections are completed accurately, safely, and on schedule
• Own daily inspection coverage and priorities across work areas; work with the Quality Manager to balance workload, resolve conflicts, and align inspection resources to production demand
• Ensure all inspections are performed in accordance with drawings, specifications, work instructions, inspection criteria, and AS9100 and company quality standards
• Coordinate with Manufacturing, Engineering, Quality Engineering, and Operations to resolve quality issues and maintain flow
• Oversee identification, documentation, and disposition of nonconforming product; support containment, investigation, reinspection, and closure of quality issues
• Train, lead, coach, and develop inspectors through clear expectations and performance feedback
• Monitor inspection activities and KPIs; conduct daily T1 meetings to communicate priorities and reinforce accountability
• Ensure adherence to all EHS policies and procedures, PPE requirements, and safe work practices

Basic Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in aerospace manufacturing or quality, with hands-on exposure to inspection operations
• Experience supervising small to medium sized teams OR lead experience guiding team members to operational success in a manufacturing or quality environment
• Knowledge of manufacturing and quality processes and documentation, including review and interpretation of engineering drawings, specifications, work instructions, and inspection criteria
• Experience using common inspection tools and measuring equipment such as calipers, micrometers, height gauges, pin gauges, thread gauges, and torque tools
• Understanding of nonconformance identification, containment, escalation, and corrective action practices
• Strong interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills; ability to switch-task, be thorough and detail oriented
• Ability to work flexible hours based on business needs (overtime required at times)

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with ISO 9001, AS9100, IPC, or NASA workmanship standards
• Experience with First Article Inspection, receiving inspection, in-process inspection, final inspection, or source inspection
• Certification or training in inspection methods, metrology, GD&T, or IPC workmanship

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

• Ability to operate in a high-rate production environment
• Ability to work flexible hours based on business needs

Export Control / Compliance Requirements

To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

The good faith $46.00-$54.00 per hour is the range for this role is at the time of this posting. Where you fall within the range depends on your experience, skills, and location. This range reflects base pay only and does not include benefits or bonus/incentive. This range may be adjusted in the future.

ExoTerra offers a comprehensive, total compensation package, which includes competitive salary, a discretionary annual bonus plan, paid time off (PTO), a comprehensive health benefit package and various other benefits.benefits.When you join our team, you're not just an employee; you become part of a dynamic community dedicated to innovation and excellence.