Quality Inspector

Firefly Aerospace; Bertram (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace company is seeking a Quality Inspector to ensure mission success through rigorous inspection protocols on launch vehicle components. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in aerospace quality standards and hands-on inspection experience. This role involves collaborating across teams to enhance product quality and efficiency while maintaining high standards in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Generous health, dental, and vision plans

Parental leave

Educational reimbursement

Short term disability

Flexible PTO options

Qualifications

• 2+ years of hands-on experience in an aerospace, military, or manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated experience applying quality assurance principles.
• Familiar with aerospace quality standards such as AS9100 or ISO 9001.

Responsibilities

• Perform inspections on launch vehicle/spacecraft components.
• Develop and execute inspection programs ensuring adherence to specifications.
• Document non-conformances and collaborate with teams to resolve quality issues.

Skills

Technical reading

Interpersonal communication

Organization

Education

Associate degree or higher in quality, engineering, or related technical discipline

High school diploma or equivalency certificate

Tools

PC-DMIS

Calypso

Advanced metrology systems

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As an end-to-end responsive space company, Firefly Aerospace is on a mission to enable our world to launch, land, and operate in space – anywhere, anytime. Our small- to medium-lift launch vehicles, lunar landers, and orbital vehicles allow us to service the entire lifecycle of government and commercial missions from low Earth orbit to the Moon and beyond. We utilize carbon composite structures, patented propulsion technologies, and common components across our vehicles to iterate quickly, improve reliability, and deliver payloads at a lower cost.

SUMMARY:

Quality Assurance owns the processes and tools by which Firefly identifies, contains, eliminates, and prevents non-conformances. Quality is charged with defining and maintaining the processes and tools which prove product capabilities meet requirements and result in a predictably economical and reliable product.

The Firefly Quality Inspector is responsible for inspection and acceptance of qualification and flight hardware and software products. Verifying that all key performance and design characteristics are met prior to launch, Quality Inspectors play a critical role in ensuring mission success. Positions are located at our Production and Test facility in Briggs, TX and in Avionics and Spacecraft Integration facility in Leander, TX.

Positions may be for 1st shift or 2nd shift on an as-needed basis.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Perform inspections on launch vehicle/spacecraft components and sub-assemblies using application-specific inspection technology.
• Develop and execute detailed inspection programs which assure adherence to design, specification, and testing requirements - ensuring that all actions required for product acceptance are conducted accurately and efficiently.
• Document non-conformances in accordance with prescribed procedures and process as required.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to investigate and resolve non-conformance or quality issues, including development and implementation of robust corrective actions to prevent reoccurrences.
• Quarantine and process non-conforming product.
• Maintain tool control and calibration processes within assigned work center - including validation of metrology systems.
• Participate in technical operations and offer guidance and/or serve as an additional technical resource.
• Initiate and execute plans to improve product quality and inspection efficiency.
• Apply 5S workplace organization & follow the Lean initiatives.
• Support manufacturing compliance to customer and internal specifications to meet contractual and mission requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

Required

• High school diploma or equivalency certificate.
• 2+ years of hands-on experience in an aerospace, military, or manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated ability to read technical information, follow technical instructions, and understand: technical drawings, specifications, GD&T, and related quality control documentation and standards.
• Experience with standards and/or equivalent quality, military, or government standards in the aerospace industry.
• Strong interpersonal skills including the ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and written.
• Flexibility regarding workflow and process.
• Excellent organization skills. Willingness to work with a team, share expertise, and follow instructions to accomplish established goals.
• Associate degree or higher in quality, engineering, or related technical discipline.
• Demonstrated experience applying quality assurance principles, methods, and processes - including inspection techniques, equipment, and tools used in quality control.
• Comprehensive understanding of aerospace manufacturing processes, materials, and specifications.
• Demonstrated experience with application of aerospace quality standards, such as AS9100 or ISO 9001.
• A&P License

Role Specific Considerations (as-needed basis)

• Full capability to read and understand blueprints, familiar with or certified to ASME Y14.5
• Software proficiency in PC-DMIS or Calypso
• Experience with at least 1 advanced metrology system such as CMM (Coordinate Measuring Machine)
• Certified in Non-destructive Testing at Level II or higher
• Extensive experience in any of the following manufacturing processes:
  • Composite Structures
  • Welding
  • Machining
  • Electrical Assemblies incl. Harness
  • Turbomachinery & Valves

Firefly offers outstanding benefits for our employees, including generous health, dental and vision plans with low plan deductibles, parental leave, educational reimbursement, short term disability, and flexible PTO options.

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.

Firefly Aerospace, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with Firefly is governed based on merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status