Senior Quality Assurance Inspector, Space Systems

Airbus Ventures; Melbourne (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

CesiumAstro is seeking a Senior Quality Control Inspector to support manufacturing and quality operations through advanced inspections and conformity assessments for space and airborne platforms. You will work across quality, manufacturing, engineering, operations, and supply chain to ensure products meet engineering specs, quality standards, customer requirements, and regulatory expectations.

The role emphasizes complex inspection analysis, nonconformance resolution, and continuous improvement,

Qualifications

• Associate degree or formal training in Quality/Manufacturing. 5–7 years in quality control, inspection, or related fields.
• Advanced knowledge of QC, inspection methodologies, and manufacturing quality principles.
• Experience with GD&T, engineering drawings, and product acceptance criteria.
• Experience with nonconformance reporting and corrective action processes.
• Familiarity with ERP and QMS systems and calibration practices.

Responsibilities

• Perform advanced incoming, in-process, and final product inspections, evaluating complex characteristics to ensure conformity.
• Assess dimensions, workmanship, materials, and documentation to determine acceptability and disposition decisions.
• Assist with containment and corrective actions to minimize risks and production disruptions.
• Maintain inspection records, quality documents, nonconformance reports, and calibration records.
• Analyze inspection trends and data to identify recurring issues and suggest improvements.
• Prepare inspection summaries and quality data for audits and management reviews.
• Collaborate with quality, manufacturing, engineering, operations, and supply chain to resolve issues.
• Communicate findings and corrective actions to stakeholders for informed decisions.
• Coordinate inspection activities for readiness, acceptance, and first article inspections.
• Support development of standardized inspection methods and mentor junior inspectors.

Skills

Quality control

Inspection techniques

Analytical problem solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Documentation & recordkeeping

MS Office

Education

Associate degree in Quality/Manufacturing

Formal occupational training or certification in Quality

Tools

ERP systems

QMS software

CMM software

Precision measurement tools

Job description

CesiumAstro is seeking a Senior Quality Control Inspector to support manufacturing and quality operations through advanced inspections and conformity assessments for space and airborne platforms. You will work across quality, manufacturing, engineering, operations, and supply chain to ensure products meet engineering specs, quality standards, customer requirements, and regulatory expectations.

The role emphasizes complex inspection analysis, nonconformance resolution, and continuous improvement,